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23 local tax issues are on the November 3 ballot in Hamilton County

The November 3, 2026 general election

From the Ohio Secretary of State’s list of local questions and issues, as of September 18, 2026

Every property tax levy, income tax, bond and sales tax that reaches Hamilton County, including those of a school district or other district based next door. Of these, 10 ask for new money (a new tax, an increase or a bond) and 13 renew a tax already collected. Which are on your own ballot depends on where you live: your county board of elections has each precinct’s sample ballot and the exact wording.

How earlier votes went: since March 17, 2020, 167 tax issues reaching Hamilton County have been decided — 137 passed and 30 failed. Renewals passed 71 of 72; of the issues asking for new money, 61 of 89 passed; of the other 6 (decreases, replacements and issues the state’s list marks neither new nor a renewal), 5 passed.

Hamilton County · November 3, 2026 general election

Tax issues
23

6 from school districts

Asking for new money
10

a new tax, an increase or a bond; 6 from school districts

Renewals
13

continue a tax already collected

School districts 6

  1. Cincinnati Public Schools

    New Schools

    School district

    Property tax, 7 mills · 5 years · from 2026

    Current expenses

    $245 a year for each $100,000 of the county auditor’s value

    $100,000 × 35% = $35,000 taxed × 7 mills ($7.00 for each $1,000) = $245

    For a home the county values at $200,000: $490 a year $250,000: $612.50 a year $300,000: $735 a year

    These are first-year figures. A levy approved now is charged at its full voted rate, with none of the state’s rollback credits; when the county next revalues homes, the state lowers its rate so that it collects the same dollars. Your home’s county value is on your tax bill.

    What would it cost my home? →

    Cincinnati Public Schools’ budget forecast (FY2027 fall) counts a new property tax from FY2027 and runs short in FY2029. Its budget →

    3 earlier tax issues from Cincinnati Public Schools since 2020
    • Nov 2025 · Property tax, renewal, 5.05 mills — Emergency requirements — passed 53,971 to 19,918
    • Nov 2022 · Property tax, renewal, 6.8 mills — Emergency requirements — passed 69,841 to 33,416
    • Nov 2020 · Property tax, renewal, 7.34 mills — Emergency requirements — passed 105,281 to 45,964

  2. North College Hill City

    New Schools

    School district

    Income tax, 1.25% · 5 years · from Jan 1, 2027

    Current Expenses

    $125 a year for every $10,000 of income it taxes

    Paid by the people who live in the district, on their income; the ballot says whether on all of it or on earnings only.

    North College Hill City’s budget forecast (FY2027 fall) counts no new levy and runs short in FY2029. Its budget →

    1 earlier tax issue from North College Hill City since 2020
    • May 2026 · Income tax, new, 1.25% — Current expenses — passed 775 to 592

  3. Northwest Local

    New Schools

    School district · also reaches Butler County

    Income tax, 1.5% · Continuing · from Jan 1, 2027

    Current expenses

    $150 a year for every $10,000 of income it taxes

    Paid by the people who live in the district, on their income; the ballot says whether on all of it or on earnings only.

    Northwest Local’s budget forecast (FY2027 fall) counts a new income tax from FY2027 and runs short in FY2030. Its budget →

    2 earlier tax issues from Northwest Local since 2020
    • May 2023 · Bond, $168.6 million — Paying the local share of school construction, improve, renovate & add to facilities, including preschool, elementary & middle schools; equip, furnish & improve their sites — failed 2,870 to 8,664
    • Nov 2022 · Bond, $175.8 million — Pay local share of school construction & cost of other school facilities & improvements — failed 10,343 to 18,365

  4. Southwest Local

    New Schools

    School district · also reaches Butler County

    Income tax, 0.25% · Continuing · from Jan 1, 2027

    Current expenses

    $25 a year for every $10,000 of income it taxes

    Paid by the people who live in the district, on their income; the ballot says whether on all of it or on earnings only.

    Southwest Local’s budget forecast (FY2027 fall) counts no new levy and shows no shortfall through FY2030. Its budget →

    1 earlier tax issue from Southwest Local since 2020
    • May 2026 · Property tax, new, 4 mills — Current expenses — failed 2,847 to 3,923

  5. Sycamore Community City

    New Schools

    School district

    Property tax, 6.95 mills · Continuing · from 2026

    Current expenses

    $243.25 a year for each $100,000 of the county auditor’s value

    $100,000 × 35% = $35,000 taxed × 6.95 mills ($6.95 for each $1,000) = $243.25

    For a home the county values at $400,000: $973 a year $500,000: $1,216.25 a year $600,000: $1,459.50 a year

    These are first-year figures. A levy approved now is charged at its full voted rate, with none of the state’s rollback credits; when the county next revalues homes, the state lowers its rate so that it collects the same dollars. Your home’s county value is on your tax bill.

    What would it cost my home? →

    Sycamore Community City’s budget forecast (FY2027 fall) counts no new levy and runs short in FY2030. Its budget →

  6. Winton Woods City

    New Schools

    School district

    Property tax, 6.95 mills · Continuing · from 2026

    Current expenses

    $243.25 a year for each $100,000 of the county auditor’s value

    $100,000 × 35% = $35,000 taxed × 6.95 mills ($6.95 for each $1,000) = $243.25

    For a home the county values at $200,000: $486.50 a year $250,000: $608.12 a year $300,000: $729.75 a year

    These are first-year figures. A levy approved now is charged at its full voted rate, with none of the state’s rollback credits; when the county next revalues homes, the state lowers its rate so that it collects the same dollars. Your home’s county value is on your tax bill.

    What would it cost my home? →

    Winton Woods City’s budget forecast (FY2027 fall) counts a new property tax from FY2027 and runs short in FY2029. Its budget →

    7 earlier tax issues from Winton Woods City since 2020
    • May 2023 · Property tax, new, 6.21 mills — Emergency requirements — failed 655 to 2,142
    • Nov 2022 · Property tax, new, 5.4 mills — Emergency requirements — failed 3,594 to 5,816
    • May 2022 · Property tax, new, 5.4 mills — Emergency requirements — failed 1,093 to 2,844
    • Nov 2021 · Property tax, new, 5.56 mills — Emergency requirements — failed 1,315 to 3,269
    • May 2021 · Property tax, new, 6.95 mills — Current operating expenses — failed 117 to 234
    • Nov 2020 · Property tax, new, 6.95 mills — Current operating expenses — failed 6,192 to 7,736
    • Mar 2020 · Property tax, new, 6.95 mills — Current operating expenses — failed 1,944 to 3,038

The county 1

  1. Hamilton

    Renewal and increase Children's services

    County

    Property tax, 5.61 mills · 4 years · from 2026

    Care & placement of children & children services

    Continues a levy on today’s bill and adds to it: 5.61 mills in all. The ballot states how much of it is new.

    8 earlier tax issues from Hamilton since 2020
    • Nov 2024 · Property tax, renewal, 0.34 mills — Operational support for family services & treatment programs including the Talbert House — passed 249,805 to 144,944
    • Nov 2024 · Property tax, renewal, 4.13 mills — Community Developmental Disabilities programs, including the operation & maintenance of schools, workshops, clinics, residential facilities & other services — passed 262,405 to 132,709
    • Nov 2023 · Property tax, renewal, 0.46 mills — Provide and maintain zoological park services and facilities — passed 193,602 to 88,863
    • Nov 2023 · Property tax, renewal and increase, 1.5 mills — Current operating expenses of Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library — passed 159,572 to 122,115
    • Nov 2022 · Property tax, renewal and increase, 3.37 mills — Operate mental health programs & acquire, construct, renovate, finance, maintain & operate mental health facilities — passed 190,531 to 108,331
    • Nov 2022 · Property tax, renewal, 4.07 mills — Provide health & hospitalization services including University of Cincinnati Medical Center — passed 194,806 to 103,921
    • Nov 2022 · Property tax, renewal, 1.6 mills — Provide or maintain senior citizens services or facilities through the Council on Aging or other service providers — passed 231,456 to 66,064
    • Nov 2021 · Property tax, renewal and increase, 4.51 mills — Support for children services & provide care & placement of children — passed 89,639 to 64,034

Cities 4

  1. Chevoit

    Renewal General operating

    City

    Property tax, 3 mills · 5 years · from 2026

    Current expenses

    Continues a levy already on the bill. If it passes, the levy keeps going as it is today; if it fails, it ends when its current term runs out. When homes are revalued, the state cuts its rate so it collects the same total — so a home whose value rose more than most pays a little more of it.

  2. Deer Park

    Renewal General operating

    City

    Property tax, 6.9 mills · 5 years · from 2027

    Current expenses

    Continues a levy already on the bill. If it passes, the levy keeps going as it is today; if it fails, it ends when its current term runs out. When homes are revalued, the state cuts its rate so it collects the same total — so a home whose value rose more than most pays a little more of it.

    3 earlier tax issues from Deer Park since 2020
    • Nov 2025 · Property tax, renewal, 2 mills — Streets, roads & bridges — passed 1,120 to 409
    • May 2022 · Property tax, renewal, 6.9 mills — Current expenses — passed 472 to 189
    • May 2021 · Property tax, renewal, 2 mills — Streets, roads & bridges — passed 11 to 1

  3. Forest Park

    New Fire & EMS

    City

    Property tax, 3.9 mills · Continuing · from 2026

    Fire protection & EMS

    $136.50 a year for each $100,000 of the county auditor’s value

    $100,000 × 35% = $35,000 taxed × 3.9 mills ($3.90 for each $1,000) = $136.50

    For a home the county values at $200,000: $273 a year $250,000: $341.25 a year $300,000: $409.50 a year

    These are first-year figures. A levy approved now is charged at its full voted rate, with none of the state’s rollback credits; when the county next revalues homes, the state lowers its rate so that it collects the same dollars. Your home’s county value is on your tax bill.

  4. Norwood

    Renewal General operating

    City

    Property tax, 8 mills · 5 years · from 2027

    Current expenses

    Continues a levy already on the bill. If it passes, the levy keeps going as it is today; if it fails, it ends when its current term runs out. When homes are revalued, the state cuts its rate so it collects the same total — so a home whose value rose more than most pays a little more of it.

    1 earlier tax issue from Norwood since 2020
    • Nov 2021 · Property tax, renewal, 8 mills — Current operating expenses — passed 1,519 to 912

Villages 11

  1. Addyston

    New Water & sewer

    Village

    Property tax, 1 mill · 5 years · from 2026

    Improve, maintain & operate water supply system

    $35 a year for each $100,000 of the county auditor’s value

    $100,000 × 35% = $35,000 taxed × 1 mills ($1.00 for each $1,000) = $35

    For a home the county values at $200,000: $70 a year $250,000: $87.50 a year $300,000: $105 a year

    These are first-year figures. A levy approved now is charged at its full voted rate, with none of the state’s rollback credits; when the county next revalues homes, the state lowers its rate so that it collects the same dollars. Your home’s county value is on your tax bill.

    4 earlier tax issues from Addyston since 2020
    • Nov 2025 · Property tax, new, 5 mills — Police protection, fire protection & EMS — passed 64 to 49
    • Nov 2024 · Property tax, renewal, 2.5 mills — Emergency services — passed 172 to 123
    • Nov 2021 · Property tax, renewal, 0.5 mills — Improve, maintain, & operate sewage disposal — passed 57 to 43
    • Nov 2021 · Property tax, renewal, 1 mill — Improve, maintain, & operate the water supply system — passed 57 to 42

  2. Fairfax

    Renewal General operating

    Village

    Property tax, 0.96 mills · 5 years · from 2026

    Current expenses

    Continues a levy already on the bill. If it passes, the levy keeps going as it is today; if it fails, it ends when its current term runs out. When homes are revalued, the state cuts its rate so it collects the same total — so a home whose value rose more than most pays a little more of it.

    1 earlier tax issue from Fairfax since 2020
    • Nov 2021 · Property tax, renewal, 0.96 mills — Current operating expenses — passed 275 to 108

  3. Glendale

    Renewal General operating

    Village

    Property tax, 2.5 mills · 4 years · from 2026

    Current expenses

    Continues a levy already on the bill. If it passes, the levy keeps going as it is today; if it fails, it ends when its current term runs out. When homes are revalued, the state cuts its rate so it collects the same total — so a home whose value rose more than most pays a little more of it.

    5 earlier tax issues from Glendale since 2020
    • Nov 2025 · Property tax, new, 4.5 mills — Streets, roads & bridges — passed 494 to 376
    • Nov 2024 · Property tax, renewal, 10 mills — Current expenses — passed 1,157 to 495
    • Nov 2022 · Property tax, new, 2.5 mills — Current operating expenses — passed 799 to 625
    • Nov 2022 · Property tax, renewal, 8.5 mills — Current operating expenses — passed 1,058 to 372
    • Nov 2020 · Property tax, renewal, 1 mill — Current expenses — passed 1,202 to 538

  4. Glendale

    Renewal General operating

    Village

    Property tax, 8.5 mills · 4 years · from 2026

    Current expenses

    Continues a levy already on the bill. If it passes, the levy keeps going as it is today; if it fails, it ends when its current term runs out. When homes are revalued, the state cuts its rate so it collects the same total — so a home whose value rose more than most pays a little more of it.

    5 earlier tax issues from Glendale since 2020
    • Nov 2025 · Property tax, new, 4.5 mills — Streets, roads & bridges — passed 494 to 376
    • Nov 2024 · Property tax, renewal, 10 mills — Current expenses — passed 1,157 to 495
    • Nov 2022 · Property tax, new, 2.5 mills — Current operating expenses — passed 799 to 625
    • Nov 2022 · Property tax, renewal, 8.5 mills — Current operating expenses — passed 1,058 to 372
    • Nov 2020 · Property tax, renewal, 1 mill — Current expenses — passed 1,202 to 538

  5. Golf Manor

    Renewal General operating

    Village

    Property tax, 2 mills · 5 years · from 2026

    Current expenses

    Continues a levy already on the bill. If it passes, the levy keeps going as it is today; if it fails, it ends when its current term runs out. When homes are revalued, the state cuts its rate so it collects the same total — so a home whose value rose more than most pays a little more of it.

    5 earlier tax issues from Golf Manor since 2020
    • Nov 2024 · Property tax, renewal, 7 mills — Current operating expenses — passed 884 to 788
    • Nov 2023 · Property tax, renewal, 2 mills — Current operating expenses — passed 648 to 457
    • Nov 2022 · Property tax, renewal, 4 mills — Current operating expenses — passed 813 to 377
    • May 2022 · Property tax, new, 10 mills — Contracting for firefighting & emergency medical services — passed 238 to 123
    • Nov 2021 · Property tax, renewal, 2 mills — Current operating expenses — passed 356 to 196

  6. Golf Manor

    Renewal Roads

    Village

    Property tax, 8 mills · 10 years · from 2026

    Streets & roads

    Continues a levy already on the bill. If it passes, the levy keeps going as it is today; if it fails, it ends when its current term runs out. When homes are revalued, the state cuts its rate so it collects the same total — so a home whose value rose more than most pays a little more of it.

    5 earlier tax issues from Golf Manor since 2020
    • Nov 2024 · Property tax, renewal, 7 mills — Current operating expenses — passed 884 to 788
    • Nov 2023 · Property tax, renewal, 2 mills — Current operating expenses — passed 648 to 457
    • Nov 2022 · Property tax, renewal, 4 mills — Current operating expenses — passed 813 to 377
    • May 2022 · Property tax, new, 10 mills — Contracting for firefighting & emergency medical services — passed 238 to 123
    • Nov 2021 · Property tax, renewal, 2 mills — Current operating expenses — passed 356 to 196

  7. Greenhills

    Renewal General operating

    Village

    Property tax, 3.28 mills · 5 years · from 2026

    Current expenses

    Continues a levy already on the bill. If it passes, the levy keeps going as it is today; if it fails, it ends when its current term runs out. When homes are revalued, the state cuts its rate so it collects the same total — so a home whose value rose more than most pays a little more of it.

    7 earlier tax issues from Greenhills since 2020
    • Nov 2025 · Property tax, renewal, 0.7 mills — Recreational purposes — passed 579 to 309
    • May 2025 · Property tax, new, 3.9 mills — Police protection — passed 333 to 136
    • Nov 2024 · Property tax, renewal, 1.5 mills — Road improvement — passed 1,245 to 646
    • Nov 2024 · Property tax, new, 4.9 mills — Fire protection & EMS — passed 1,286 to 601
    • Nov 2022 · Property tax, renewal, 3.89 mills — Current operating expenses — passed 920 to 529
    • Nov 2021 · Property tax, renewal, 3.28 mills — Current operating expenses — passed 573 to 326
    • Nov 2020 · Property tax, renewal, 0.7 mills — Recreational purposes — passed 1,223 to 759

  8. Lockland

    New Fire & EMS

    Village

    Property tax, 8 mills · Continuing · from 2026

    Fire protection & EMS

    $280 a year for each $100,000 of the county auditor’s value

    $100,000 × 35% = $35,000 taxed × 8 mills ($8.00 for each $1,000) = $280

    For a home the county values at $200,000: $560 a year $250,000: $700 a year $300,000: $840 a year

    These are first-year figures. A levy approved now is charged at its full voted rate, with none of the state’s rollback credits; when the county next revalues homes, the state lowers its rate so that it collects the same dollars. Your home’s county value is on your tax bill.

    1 earlier tax issue from Lockland since 2020
    • Nov 2021 · Property tax, renewal, 4 mills — Fire equipment and operating expenses — passed 206 to 69

  9. Mariemont

    Renewal Buildings

    Village

    Property tax, 3.5 mills · 5 years · from 2027

    Permanent improvements

    Continues a levy already on the bill. If it passes, the levy keeps going as it is today; if it fails, it ends when its current term runs out. When homes are revalued, the state cuts its rate so it collects the same total — so a home whose value rose more than most pays a little more of it.

    5 earlier tax issues from Mariemont since 2020
    • Nov 2025 · Property tax, renewal, 3 mills — Permanent improvements — passed 677 to 151
    • Nov 2023 · Property tax, renewal, 3.08 mills — Current expenses — passed 1,176 to 453
    • Nov 2023 · Property tax, renewal, 1 mill — Recreational purposes of the MariElders, Inc. — passed 1,246 to 403
    • Nov 2022 · Property tax, renewal, 3.5 mills — Permanent improvements — passed 1,189 to 524
    • Nov 2021 · Property tax, renewal, 3 mills — Permanent improvements — passed 788 to 316

  10. North Bend

    Renewal General operating

    Village

    Property tax, 5 mills · 5 years · from 2026

    Current expenses

    Continues a levy already on the bill. If it passes, the levy keeps going as it is today; if it fails, it ends when its current term runs out. When homes are revalued, the state cuts its rate so it collects the same total — so a home whose value rose more than most pays a little more of it.

    6 earlier tax issues from North Bend since 2020
    • Nov 2025 · Property tax, renewal, 2 mills — Public safety — passed 225 to 80
    • May 2025 · Property tax, new, 2 mills — Fire protection & EMS — passed 150 to 49
    • Nov 2024 · Property tax, renewal, 4.79 mills — Fire protection & EMS — passed 401 to 194
    • Nov 2024 · Property tax, new, 2 mills — Fire protection & EMS — failed 269 to 316
    • Nov 2021 · Property tax, replacement, 5 mills — Current operating expenses — passed 146 to 108
    • Nov 2020 · Property tax, new, 2 mills — Fire, police & emergency medical services & protection — passed 331 to 276

  11. Terrace Park

    Renewal General operating

    Village

    Property tax, 5.58 mills · 5 years · from 2026

    Current expenses

    Continues a levy already on the bill. If it passes, the levy keeps going as it is today; if it fails, it ends when its current term runs out. When homes are revalued, the state cuts its rate so it collects the same total — so a home whose value rose more than most pays a little more of it.

    4 earlier tax issues from Terrace Park since 2020
    • Nov 2025 · Property tax, replacement and increase, 5.75 mills — Current expenses — passed 602 to 156
    • Nov 2023 · Property tax, renewal, 2.5 mills — Current operating expenses — passed 974 to 196
    • Nov 2021 · Property tax, renewal, 5.58 mills — Current operating expenses — passed 647 to 104
    • Nov 2020 · Property tax, renewal, 2.8 mills — Current expenses — passed 1,276 to 278

Townships 1

  1. Miami

    Renewal General operating

    Township

    Property tax, 0.46 mills · 5 years · from 2026

    Current expenses

    Continues a levy already on the bill. If it passes, the levy keeps going as it is today; if it fails, it ends when its current term runs out. When homes are revalued, the state cuts its rate so it collects the same total — so a home whose value rose more than most pays a little more of it.

    6 earlier tax issues from Miami since 2020
    • May 2025 · Property tax, new, 4.5 mills — Fire protection & EMS — passed 1,152 to 580
    • Nov 2024 · Property tax, renewal, 0.5 mills — Police protection — passed 4,306 to 2,740
    • Nov 2024 · Property tax, renewal and increase, 6.5 mills — Fire service — failed 3,263 to 3,805
    • Mar 2024 · Property tax, new, 2.75 mills — Waste collection & disposal — passed 1,243 to 883
    • Nov 2023 · Property tax, renewal and increase, 2.75 mills — Waste collection and disposal — failed 2,155 to 2,779
    • Nov 2021 · Property tax, renewal, 0.46 mills — Current operating expenses — passed 1,585 to 1,289

Where this comes from

The Ohio Secretary of State’s list of local questions and issues for the November 3, 2026 general election, as the state published it on September 18, 2026; the results replace it once they are certified. Tax issues only: liquor options, zoning and charter questions are left out. The state files each issue under the county its body is based in; this page lists it under every county it reaches. Earlier issues go back to 2020, from the state’s results for each election.

A new property tax levy costs $35 a year for every mill on each $100,000 of a home’s value, the figure Ohio ballots print: since 2013 a new levy gets none of the state’s rollback credits. A renewal continues a levy already on the bill: if it passes, the levy keeps going as it is today, and if it fails, it ends when its current term runs out. A school district’s budget forecast is its own, filed with the state; this site’s School budgets pages show every line, and the levy calculator works one out for your own home.

Nothing here is for or against any issue. The exact ballot wording is your county board of elections’.