Protect Ohio’s Essential Public Services
Right now a proposed constitutional amendment is being circulated to eliminate property taxes across Ohio, without offering any replacement funding.
If it reaches the 2026 ballot and passes, it will take effect in 2027, cutting a primary source of support for schools, public safety, and essential local services.
What’s at Stake
Property taxes currently provide the backbone of funding for many local services, including:
Public school districts (approximately 95% of local operating revenue)
Police, fire, and emergency medical services
Courts, jails, and prosecutors
Child protective services and food assistance programs
Services for individuals with developmental disabilities
Senior services, including meal delivery and transportation
Mental health and addiction treatment
Roads, bridges, and infrastructure maintenance
Public libraries, parks, and public health services
Get Involved
If you or your organization supports protecting essential public services and educating Ohioans about the impact of eliminating property tax funding, we invite you to join the coalition.