CINCINNATI — Concerns over property taxes continue to be on the minds of many Ohio homeowners.

Leaders at the Statehouse have implemented one solution to give each county the option of helping certain people.

Within Ohio’s operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year, one option includes a local “piggyback” homestead exemption benefit.

Typically, the homestead exemption is strictly a state tax break for the elderly, disabled and veterans. Outside of some exemptions, homeowners must have an income of no more than $40,000 to qualify.

However, the local exemption would be separate. The reductions in property tax bills would instead come at a cost to local governments and would not be reimbursed by the state.

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