"📣 Portage County Residents — Your Property Tax Questions Answered! 🏡
Confused about rising property taxes? Wondering what reforms are possible? We've got you covered. Watch now for clear insights and practical solutions designed to help you stay informed and take action. More videos coming.
Portage County Residents — Confused about rising property taxes? We've got you covered. Watch now for clear insights and practical solutions designed to help you stay informed and take action. More videos coming so subscribe to our channel to stay informed.
This is the movement you requested Portage County. Property Tax Reform Summit March 6th 2025- Kent American Legion
The average property valuation in Portage County has risen by 33%. Unlike other forms of taxation, property taxes are levied based on speculative property valuations rather than actual market transactions. This system unfairly burdens homeowners by taxing us on inflated assessments-values that may never actually be realized. Some might call this 'unrealized gains'.
True homeownership is an illusion—we are essentially renting from the government. Rising property taxes aren’t just draining your wallet; they’re forcing homeowners into foreclosure—even those who’ve paid off their mortgages. You risk losing your home because a broken system demands more. It’s time we repair this system. We need for a balanced approach that reflects current market conditions while ensuring residents, particularly those on fixed incomes, are not unduly burdened. The property tax system can be complex and difficult for taxpayers to understand, leading to calls for greater transparency and simplification.
Did you miss our Property Tax Summit? Highlights are found on our YouTube channel.
Please note our initiative will continue to raise awareness and advocate for solutions. This effort includes proposed measures aimed at addressing the problem, including:
Meaningful change demands citizen-led initiatives. That's why we're hosting traveling town halls on property tax reform—free, concise presentations designed to inform and inspire real solutions. We invite churches, civic groups, and private organizations to join the effort. Book a free presentation today.
Background:
Legal Proceedings:
Supreme Court Decision:
On May 25, 2023, the Supreme Court unanimously ruled in favor of Tyler, stating that retaining the surplus proceeds constituted a violation of the Takings Clause. Chief Justice John Roberts wrote, “The taxpayer must render unto Caesar what is Caesar’s, but no more.
DTE-1 FORM FOR PORTAGE COUNTY IS DUE MARCH 31st. https://www.portagecountyauditor.org/media/3873/dte1-complaint-against-value-of-property-bor.pdf
Complaint Against the Valuation of a Manufactured Home or Mobile Home Taxed Like Real Property. https://www.portagecountyauditor.org/media/12763/bor-manufactured-home-dte-1m.pdf
Senate Bill 76 Targets Landlords & Renters: Proposes a "housing market impact tax" targeting landlords who own 50 or more single-family, two-family, or three-family dwellings within a single county. The bill aims to address housing market dynamics by imposing a monthly tax of $1,500 per qualifying property owned on the first day of each month. Primary Sponsors: Senate Democratic Leader Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood)
Louis W. Blessing, III (R-Colerain Township).
https://x.com/proproportage/status/1887127987188846972
The revenue generated from this tax would be directed into the newly established Housing Market Impact Tax Revenue Fund. After accounting for any necessary refunds, the fund's balance would be allocated as follows:
https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?format=pdf&key=20517&utm_source=chatgpt.com
Although the article is Cuyahoga County, this SCAM is likely statewide. Please share with your friends and neighbors!
Ohio GOP backtracks on cutting public school funding
Repeal Property Tax Or Suffer Economic Depression | Bill to End Property Tax
Lily and Grandma ask: Who matters more—the teachers' union or Ohio homeowners? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKuANLU3u0k
https://theportager.com/op-ed-as-your-portage-county-auditor-we-need-to-change-our-tax-system/
Kids in Crisis
Kids in Portage County, Ohio, and beyond face a growing mental health crisis, with rising anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation. Social media fuels this issue through cyberbullying, unrealistic expectations, and online predators. Sextortion is especially dangerous, as predators manipulate teens into sharing explicit images, leading to fear, shame, and, in some cases, suicide.
We parter with the SOAR PROJECT in bringing awareness and giving kids the toolbox needed to navigate life. Contact us to learn more about this curriculum or our presentations.
Perils of a cashless society.
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