US EditionOhio Economists: Abolishing Property Taxes Will Hurt Education, Increase Volatility
- In June 2025, economists surveyed in Ohio assessed the proposal to abolish property taxes and replace them with higher sales and income taxes across the state.
- The proposal arises amid ongoing taxpayer dissatisfaction and a push by Citizens for Property Tax Reform, which is gathering signatures to amend Ohio's constitution to eliminate real-estate taxes.
- Economists overwhelmingly argued that removing property taxes would increase revenue volatility due to income and sales taxes fluctuating with the economy, and would reduce funding for public schools and local services.
- The Tax Foundation emphasized that property taxes are efficient, pro-growth, and well-aligned with local benefits, while the proposed reforms could distort markets and undermine housing affordability.
- This debate suggests that abolishing property taxes could risk unstable revenues and educational funding cuts, while the state continues to consider legislative relief efforts like Senate Bill 190.
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End property tax to protect homeownership, restore fairness
By John Marra John Marra (Submitted) In a recent Another Viewpoint opinion, Concord Township Administrator Andy Rose warns that eliminating property taxes would devastate Ohio communities. But the true threat to Ohioans is not tax reform—it’s the very system we have now, one that allows the government to seize your home even after your mortgage is paid off. That isn’t ownership—it’s permanent rent to the state. Let’s be clear: property tax is a …
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Ohio economists: abolishing property taxes will hurt education, increase volatility
(iStock / Getty Images Plus)A proposal to abolish Ohio property taxes will increase volatility and cut funding for schools, a majority of economists said in a recent survey on the matter. The group Citizens for Property Tax Reform is pushing a constitutional amendment to repeal the state’s property tax. Earlier this month, the Ohio Ballot Board signed off on a portion of the effort, saying that the amendment deals with a specific issue. It is st…
Meaningful property tax reform from Ohio lawmakers? Don’t hold your breath: Thomas Suddes
Given legislative stalling on property tax reform, today’s Ohio voters are ornery. An Ohio that has supported Donald Trump three times might well decide to abolish property taxes – unless the General Assembly stops goofing off, writes Thomas Suddes in his column today.
Ohio economists: abolishing property taxes will hurt education ...
Ohio economists: abolishing property taxes will hurt education, increase volatility | The Highland County Press
The group Citizens for Property Tax Reform is pushing a constitutional amendment to repeal the state’s property tax. Earlier this month, the Ohio Ballot Board signed off on a portion of the effort, saying that the amendment deals with a specific issue. It is still far from becoming reality. Hundreds of thousands of registered voters have to sign verified petitions to get it on the ballot and then voters have to approve it.
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