This ballot has the highest number of property tax levies in Montgomery County since before the COVID-19 pandemic. The last comparable year was 2019, when voters considered 14 levies during the primary election and another 14 during the general election, according to the Montgomery County Auditor’s Office.
“Each of these levies is an opportunity for voters to have a say in their property tax rate,” said Montgomery County Auditor Karl Keith.
Seven of the 11 property tax levies seek new money from taxpayers. In addition to those levies, voters will decide on income tax issues:
Montgomery County property tax levies
| Taxing authority | Purpose | Length | Millage | Type | Cost per $100K home value | Annual revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kettering City Local Schools | Bond | 37 years | 5.93 | Additional | $208 | $6 million |
| Trotwood | Current expense | 5 years | 5.75 | Renewal | $110 | $1.4 million |
| Harrison Twp. | Police | Continuing | 3.5 | Additional | $123 | $1.3 million |
| Union | Road improvement | 5 years | 3 | Renewal | $43 | $364,000 |
| Butler Twp. | Police | Continuing | 2.5 | Additional | $88 | $832,000 |
| Butler Twp. | Fire and EMS | Continuing | 2.5 | Additional | $88 | $832,000 |
| Clay Twp. | Fire and EMS | Continuing | 2.5 | Additional | $88 | $805,000 |
| Northridge Local Schools | Permanent improvement | Continuing | 2.2 | Additional | $77 | $413,000 |
| Jackson Twp. | Road and bridge | 4 years | 2 | Renewal | $49 | $161,700 |
| Jackson Twp. | Police and EMS | 5 years | 1.8 | Renewal | $32 | $122,400 |
| Washington Twp. | Police | Continuing | 0.9 | Additional | $31.50 | $1.7 million |
Source: Montgomery County Auditor's Office
Butler Twp.: 2.5-mill levy for fire and emergency services for a continuing period of time; this would cost $88 for every $100,000 of property value and generate $832,295.
Butler Twp.: 2.5-mill levy for police services for a continuing period of time; this would cost $88 for every $100,000 of property value and generate $832,295.
Clay Twp.: 2.5-mill levy for police services for a continuing period of time; this would cost $88 for every $100,000 of property value and generate $805,561.
Harrison Twp.: 2.5-mill property tax levy for police services for a continuing period of time; this would cost $123 for every $100,000 of property value and generate $1,258,370.
Jackson Twp. (unincorporated): 2-mill, 4-year property tax renewal for streets and roads; homeowners are already paying $49 for every $100,000 of property value, and this levy generates $161,692.
Jackson Twp. (unincorporated): 1.8-mill, 5-year property tax renewal for police services; homeowners are already paying $32 for every $100,000 of property value, and the levy generates $122,409.
Jefferson Twp. Local School District: Annual income tax of 1.25% on the earned income of individuals residing in the school district for current expenses for a continuing period of time. The tax impact of this is dependent on income levels of taxpayers.
Kettering City School District: 5.93-mill, 37-year bond issue for the purpose of new construction, improvements, renovations and other additions to school facilities, as well as equipment, furnishings, site improvements, and all necessary appurtenances; this would cost $208 for every $100,000 property value and generate $222 million in its life.
Northridge Local School District: 2.2-mill property tax levy for general permanent improvements for a continuing period of time; this would cost $77 for every $100,000 and generate $413,686.
Trotwood: 5.75-mill, 5-year property tax renewal for current expenses; homeowners already pay $110 per every $100,000 in property value, and the levy will generate $1.4 million.
Union: Annual 1% income tax for police and fire services for a continuing period of time. The tax impact of this is dependent on income levels of taxpayers.
Union: 3-mill, 5-year property tax renewal for roads, streets and bridges; homeowners are already paying $43 for every $100,000 in property value, and this levy generates $364,090.
Washington Twp. (unincorporated): 0.9-mill property tax levy for police services for a continuing period of time; this would cost $77 for every $100,000 of property value and generate $413,686.
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