My Washington Cty, Ohio property taxes went up 31% from last year

[Marthe48]

3. I'll have to look into it

My friend just got the Homestead Exemption. I read a few things about the tx raise. The r's made changes but they didn't go into effect to stop the hit from the 3 year reassessment on values. And other reassessment reforms.

My street hasn't been paved for 15 years, in spite of increasing taxes. Some people bought a house and turned it into a repair business, with up to 3 dozen cars or partial cars in view, and God knows what seeping onto the street. The local police depts. use them. Another person has a furniture repair shop. Two garage buildings one of which was built and closed because the owner didn't get the licensing to run a business. The cops evidently use his services. The other garage is eternally unfinished. Anyway, when we moved here, the street wasn't zoned for light industry. Now, in spite of paying high end taxes, the street has turned into a slum.

I doubt I could sell my house for anywhere near what the assessors think it might be worth.

Thanks.