Leah Curtis, Author at Ohio Farm Bureau

Policy Development Discussion Sheet – Property Taxes (2025)

Statewide, property taxes annually collect approximately $22 billion. Approximately ⅗ of property taxes are used to fund schools, while the remainder funds other local entities.

Five tips for open burning in Ohio

Many are unaware that open burning is regulated by the Ohio EPA under its air pollution abatement duties.

Helping members make the most of successful CAUV reforms

Property tax bills are reaching mailboxes again, and in counties reassessed in 2017 landowners are already seeing the impacts of…

General Ohio property tax information

Ohio Farm Bureau provides an explanation of general property tax information and how it relates to CAUV.

Legal Update: Important legal clarity gained for Farm Bureau members

Ohio Farm Bureau staff continues to stay involved in legal issues that affect Farm Bureau members, especially as it involves…

When does the ag sales tax exemption apply for ATVs?

Under Ohio law, the agricultural sales tax exemption applies to most items that will be directly used, consumed or incorporated in the production of agricultural products for sale.

Q& A about trees and property rights

Ohio laws address a variety of issues including overhanging tree limbs and trimming neighbor’s trees. The best practice is to work cooperatively with neighbors to address concerns you may have about the trees on  or near your property lines.

5 things you should know about ag districts, ag security areas

Ohio’s ag districts and agricultural security areas are important programs that help preserve farmland in Ohio.

An explanation of Ohio’s tax rates, millage

Ohio law allows for property taxes to be assessed on only 35%^ of the property’s value. Therefore, to determine the taxable value, you could multiply your appraised value by 0.35 to determine the value to which the tax rate will actually be applied.

5 tips on Ohio drainage law

Water, and the ability to remove it, is extremely important to Ohio farmers. Ohio’s water law is somewhat limited, so Ohio Farm Bureau gives five tips to help you understand how water law works in Ohio.