Property Tax Appeal
Media Release - March 14, 2024
Contact Judi Boyko, County Administrator, Butler County
(513) 887-3032
REMINDER FROM THE BUTLER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS - PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PROCESS UNDERWAY
BUTLER COUNTY, OHIO – The Board of Commissioners reminds all Butler County property owners the
county board of revision is accepting complaints relating to the valuation or assessment of real
property. The board of revision investigates complaints of such valuation, among other powers, in
accordance with laws of the State of Ohio.
Complaints to the valuation or assessment of real property can be filed until April 1, 2024.
In an effort to counter unprecedented inflationary increases in residential property valuation,
last November the Butler County Board of Commissioners voted to grant a reduction in property taxes
for 2024. With that action, the Butler County Commissioners waived in 2024 nearly $6.0 million
dollars in property taxes collected, directly benefiting the taxpayer. The reduction in property
taxes is a result of managing finances, constraining the growth of government and expenses, and
collecting greater revenues. The County's financial position is extremely solid and the Board of
Commissioners extended benefit to the taxpayers. This year is the second time in three years the
Butler County Board of Commissioners reduced property taxes for all property owners. The first was
in 2022.
Although the Butler County Commissioners granted some property tax relief, the Board recognizes its
share of a property tax bill is minimal when compared to other taxing entities. Unable to affect
other taxing entities’ costs, the Board of Commissioners reminds all property owners they may be
eligible to appeal through the board of revision process.
For more information, see link: https://www.butlercountyauditor.org/Real-Estate/Board-of-Revision
Board president Cindy Carpenter acknowledges the increase in property taxes levied this year most
severely impacts those families and residents struggling financially. “Our County cannot be
considered financially solid unless families have housing and children don’t go to bed hungry,” she
said.
“We tried to modify the formula the State uses in calculating property values. Prosecutor Michael
Gmoser and I tried for over a year to champion a change; Sheriff Jones and I testified at the
State, lobbying for relief for the taxpayer. Bureaucracy didn’t budge,” said Board vice- president
Don Dixon. “I’ll continue to challenge the State, and at this time, the board of revision
is the last option for a property owner to seek any relief.”
Board member TC Rogers emphasized, “Butler County has so many exceptional amenities and resources
that strong property values are to be expected but shouldn’t be exaggerated by the State Tax
Commissioner because of inflationary conditions. If the taxpayer has a potential remedy, we want
them to know about it.”