BUTLER COUNTY, Ohio —

Butler County commissioners announced an unprecedented $50 million property tax relief initiative on Monday to assist residents struggling with rising property taxes, particularly seniors who face the risk of losing their homes.

Commissioners shared stories of senior residents who are unable to keep up with tax increases of 30-35 percent, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to provide relief in the coming year, while acknowledging it is not a long-term solution. The relief will come from local efforts, as commissioners plan to double the homestead credit for taxpayers over 65 and reduce the county's inside millage, a measure they have implemented in 2022 and last year. Advertisement

Don Dixon, president of the Butler County Commissioners, said, "They've promi

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