Bill > HB443

This bill prohibits enforcing property tax liens against certain homesteads with specific characteristics. Specifically, the bill defines a "qualifying homestead" as a property owned and occupied by at least one individual who is either 65 years or older or a surviving spouse (at least 60 years old) of a deceased homeowner. The homestead must have a current true value less than $750,000 and have some delinquent taxes, with the owner having paid at least a portion of those delinquent taxes in the preceding month. The bill amends several sections of Ohio's Revised Code to prevent county treasurers from enforcing tax liens against such qualifying homesteads, including preventing tax certificate sales and foreclosure proceedings. This legislation appears designed to provide protection for elderly homeowners facing financial difficulties by preventing them from losing their homes due to unpaid property taxes, offering a form of financial relief and housing security for seniors on fixed incomes.

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https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb443