HB261

Increase the amount of the standard homestead exemption

Introduced·5/13/25
Introduced Text

Increases the standard homestead exemption for disabled veterans and their surviving spouses in Ohio.

Ohio HB261 amends the state's tax code to increase the standard homestead exemption for disabled veterans and their surviving spouses. The bill reduces real property taxes on homesteads owned and occupied by disabled veterans and their surviving spouses. The reduction applies to each year an application for the exemption is approved. The bill also adjusts the total income threshold and reduction amounts annually based on the gross domestic product deflator. The amendments apply to tax years beginning on or after the effective date of the bill.

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Where it stands

Current
Ways and Means Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
2
RR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 18

11:30 AM

House Ways and Means Lorenz, 1st Hearing, Sponsor Testimony PS

History

May 14, 2025

House

Referred to committee: Ways and Means

May 13, 2025

House

Introduced