Ohio House Delivers Nearly $700 Million of Direct Property and Sales Tax Relief to Ohioans

Chairman of the Ohio House Finance Committee Brian Stewart (R-Ashville) today announced that the Ohio House of Representatives approved Senate changes to House Bill 479 - legislation that now includes an amendment to direct budget surplus funding for community projects, property tax relief, and other key priorities across the state.

"I am proud to vote to return Ohio's budget surplus back to the people of our state through significant property tax relief and an expanded sales tax holiday," said Stewart. "At the same time, we are being fiscally responsible by increasing the state's rainy day fund to its highest level in Ohio history and ensuring we are in a strong fiscal position for years to come."

House Bill 479 includes appropriations for the following:

• $350 million providing property tax relief to Homestead Exemption recipients
• $320 million for an expanded sales tax holiday August 1-15, 2027
• $310 million for the Health and Human Services fund
• $200 million to fund community projects included in the Capital Budget in lieu of issuing debt
• $35 million to bolster Ohio's Budget Stabilization fund, bringing its balance over $4 billion

Through this amendment, Ohio House Republicans have prioritized investments that return money to taxpayers, assist working families, and strengthen local communities.

House Bill 479 now heads to the governor for his signature.