The state Legislature approved four property tax bills that will save homeowners more than $3 billion over the next three years, changes how millage is counted for school districts and permits county budget commissions to control levy amounts.

A fifth property tax bill was approved Nov. 12 by the state Senate after getting Ohio House approval June 4.

“With these five bills, this is the most impactful property tax reform we’ve had in the last half century,” said state Rep. David Thomas, R-Jefferson, who represents portions of Trumbull County. “These bills prevent unvoted spikes, give decreases to most homeowners and give people a say on their tax bill.”

Thomas was the lead sponsor on all five bills, including the four approved late Wednesday by the House and Senate. The bills will be sig

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