Youngstown Times

State Rep. Al Cutrona (R-Canfield) has shown his support for the Ohio Homeowners Relief Act, a bill aimed at providing property tax relief to Ohioans. The bill was recently approved by the Ohio House of Representatives, with Cutrona serving as a cosponsor.

Cutrona has been a vocal advocate for property tax relief throughout the year, particularly for residents of Mahoning County. He believes that property tax owners, including seniors and farmers, should not be burdened with the combination of high inflation and rising taxes. Cutrona expressed his optimism for the bill's success as it moves on to the Ohio Senate, stating, "I’m optimistic that as this bill moves over to the Senate, we can get a final product that saves money for our taxpayers."

The Ohio Homeowners Relief Act is a direct response to the increasing property taxes faced by many Ohioans. The bill aims to modify the procedures used by the Tax Commissioner in conducting property tax sales assessment ratio studies. Under the new legislation, the Commissioner will be required to collaborate with local elected officials and consider the past three years of a county's property values when determining property taxes, rather than relying on just one year of data.

By taking into account multiple years of property values, the Ohio Homeowners Relief Act seeks to provide a fairer and more accurate assessment of property taxes. This change will help alleviate the financial burden on homeowners and ensure that they are not faced with unexpected increases in their property tax bills.

With the approval of the Ohio House of Representatives, the Ohio Homeowners Relief Act now moves to the Ohio Senate for further consideration. It is expected that this bill will receive support from other lawmakers who understand the importance of providing relief to homeowners in the state.

The Ohio Homeowners Relief Act demonstrates the commitment of State Rep. Al Cutrona and his colleagues to addressing the concerns of Ohioans regarding property taxes. By working together to implement changes that benefit homeowners, they aim to provide much-needed relief and ensure that property taxes remain fair and manageable for all residents.

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