Representatives David Thomas (R-Jefferson) and Bob Peterson (R-Sabina) introduced a bill designed to improve Ohio’s Current Agricultural Use Value (CAUV) property tax savings program. The bill, which incorporates recommendations from the Ohio Farm Bureau, County Auditors, and farmers, aims to provide more clarity, transparency, and consistency for agricultural landowners across Ohio.

“This legislation brings long needed uniformity and clarity for our farmers and gives them the transparency they need for their property taxes,” said Representative Thomas.

Key provisions of the bill include: • No More Annual Renewal Forms: Farmers will no longer have to submit yearly CAUV renewal forms. • Fallow Year Flexibility: The bill codifies the practice of allowing a fallow year for suspected cro

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