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17 local tax issues are on the November 3 ballot in Sandusky 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 Sandusky County, including those of a school district or other district based next door. Of these, 3 ask for new money (a new tax, an increase or a bond) and 14 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, 84 tax issues reaching Sandusky County have been decided — 71 passed and 13 failed. Renewals passed 58 of 63; of the issues asking for new money, 8 of 15 passed; of the other 6 (replacements), 5 passed.

Sandusky County · November 3, 2026 general election

Tax issues
17

2 from school districts

Asking for new money
3

a new tax, an increase or a bond; 1 from school districts

Renewals
14

continue a tax already collected

School districts 2

  1. Margaretta Local

    New School buildings

    School district · based in Erie County

    Bond, $11 million · 20 years · from 2026

    Construct a natatorium & fitness/multipurpose center, furnish, equip, improve sites

    $76 a year for each $100,000 of the county auditor’s value

    The county auditor’s estimate, as the ballot states it: 2.15 mills a year on average over the life of the bond. Source: the Erie County Board of Elections’ sample ballot.

    For a home the county values at $150,000: $114 a year $200,000: $152 a year $250,000: $190 a year

    Borrows $11 million over 20 years, repaid by a property tax levy. Its rate is set each year to meet that year’s payments, so it moves around the estimate, and like any levy approved now it carries none of the state’s rollback credits. Your home’s county value is on your tax bill.

    Building money: kept outside the general fund, so it is not in Margaretta Local’s budget forecast. Its budget →

    3 earlier tax issues from Margaretta Local since 2020
    • Nov 2025 · Property tax, renewal, 7.75 mills — Current expenses — passed 1,090 to 771
    • Nov 2024 · Property tax, renewal, 3.45 mills — Emergency requirements — passed 2,209 to 1,933
    • May 2021 · Property tax, renewal, 7.75 mills — Current expenses — passed 588 to 175

  2. Old Fort Local

    Renewal Schools

    School district · based in Seneca County

    Property tax, 6.3 mills · 5 years · from 2027

    Operating expenses & general 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.

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

    1 earlier tax issue from Old Fort Local since 2020
    • Nov 2021 · Property tax, renewal, 6.3 mills — Current operating expenses & general permanent improvements — passed 454 to 218

The county 2

  1. Mental Health Recovery Services

    Renewal Mental health

    County · based in Seneca County

    Property tax, 0.7 mills · 10 years · from 2027

    Operate alcohol, drug addiction & mental health facilities

    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. Sandusky

    Renewal Courts & jails

    County

    Property tax, 0.55 mills · 5 years · from 2027

    County Criminal Justice Services

    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 Sandusky since 2020
    • Nov 2025 · Property tax, renewal and increase, 1.25 mills — Senior citizens — passed 6,297 to 4,470
    • Nov 2021 · Property tax, renewal, 0.55 mills — Criminal justice services — passed 6,086 to 3,529
    • May 2021 · Property tax, replacement, 1 mill — Provide & maintain senior citizens services & facilities — passed 3,334 to 1,186
    • May 2021 · Property tax, renewal, 2 mills — Operating expenses of the Sandusky County Board of Developmental Disabilities — passed 3,320 to 1,200
    • Nov 2020 · Property tax, renewal, 0.3 mills — Operate 9-1-1 system — passed 18,162 to 8,465

Cities 2

  1. Bellevue

    Renewal Parks

    City · also reaches Erie and Huron counties

    Property tax, 1 mill · 5 years · from 2027

    Parks & recreation

    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 Bellevue since 2020
    • Nov 2023 · Property tax, renewal, 2 mills — Ambulance & emergency medical services — passed 1,715 to 584
    • Nov 2022 · Property tax, renewal, 1 mill — Parks & recreation purposes — passed 1,690 to 822
    • Nov 2021 · Property tax, renewal, 1 mill — Parks & recreation — passed 555 to 205

  2. Clyde

    Continuation General operating

    City

    Income tax, 1.5% · 5 years · from Jan 1, 2027

    General operations; maintain, extend & enlarge municipal services & facilites; capital improvements

    No change: it continues a tax already collected.

    1 earlier tax issue from Clyde since 2020
    • May 2021 · Income tax, continuation, 1.5% — General operations, maintenance, new equipment, extend & enlarge municipal services & facilities & capital improvements — passed 574 to 233

Villages 2

  1. Green Springs

    New Fire & EMS

    Village · also reaches Seneca County

    Property tax, 3 mills · 5 years · from 2026

    Fire protection

    $105 a year for each $100,000 of the county auditor’s value

    $100,000 × 35% = $35,000 taxed × 3 mills ($3.00 for each $1,000) = $105

    For a home the county values at $150,000: $157.50 a year $200,000: $210 a year $250,000: $262.50 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.

    2 earlier tax issues from Green Springs since 2020
    • Nov 2022 · Property tax, renewal, 6.7 mills — Police protection — passed 329 to 106
    • Nov 2020 · Property tax, renewal, 4.94 mills — Fire & EMS — passed 426 to 154

  2. Woodville

    Renewal General operating

    Village

    Property tax, 9.4 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 earlier tax issues from Woodville since 2020
    • May 2026 · Property tax, renewal, 9.4 mills — Current expenses — failed 211 to 223
    • May 2021 · Property tax, renewal, 9.4 mills — Current expenses — passed 245 to 72

Townships 8

  1. Ballville

    Renewal Fire & EMS

    Township

    Property tax, 1.75 mills · 5 years · from 2027

    Fire protection

    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 Ballville since 2020
    • Nov 2024 · Property tax, renewal, 1.25 mills — Construct, reconstruct, resurface & repair of streets, roads & bridges — passed 2,178 to 1,574
    • Nov 2023 · Property tax, renewal, 1.25 mills — Current operating expenses — passed 1,814 to 1,016
    • Nov 2021 · Property tax, renewal, 1.75 mills — Fire & EMS — passed 1,283 to 376

  2. Green Creek

    Renewal Fire & EMS

    Township

    Property tax, 1.65 mills · 5 years · from 2027

    Fire protection

    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 Green Creek since 2020
    • Nov 2021 · Property tax, renewal, 1.65 mills — Fire & EMS — passed 585 to 121

  3. Jackson

    Renewal General operating

    Township

    Property tax, 1.5 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.

    4 earlier tax issues from Jackson since 2020
    • May 2026 · Property tax, renewal and increase, 2.5 mills — Fire protection — passed 190 to 174
    • Nov 2025 · Property tax, renewal and increase, 2.5 mills — Fire protection — failed 181 to 194
    • Nov 2021 · Property tax, renewal, 1.5 mills — Current expenses — passed 204 to 101
    • Nov 2020 · Property tax, renewal, 2 mills — Fire protection — passed 629 to 227

  4. Sandusky

    Renewal Fire & EMS

    Township

    Property tax, 1 mill · 5 years · from 2027

    Fire protection

    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 earlier tax issues from Sandusky since 2020
    • Nov 2022 · Property tax, renewal, 0.5 mills — Streets, roads & bridges — passed 1,050 to 476
    • Nov 2021 · Property tax, renewal, 1 mill — Fire protection — passed 504 to 172

  5. Scott

    Renewal Trash

    Township

    Property tax, 0.5 mills · 5 years · from 2026

    Provide disposal of garbage & refuse

    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 Scott since 2020
    • Nov 2023 · Property tax, renewal, 3 mills — Fire protection — passed 320 to 149
    • Nov 2021 · Property tax, renewal, 0.5 mills — Provide refuse collection — passed 161 to 48
    • Nov 2021 · Property tax, renewal, 1 mill — Fire protection — passed 171 to 37

  6. Scott

    Renewal and increase Fire & EMS

    Township

    Property tax, 2 mills · 5 years · from 2026

    Fire protection

    Continues a levy on today’s bill and adds to it: 2 mills in all. The ballot states how much of it is new.

    3 earlier tax issues from Scott since 2020
    • Nov 2023 · Property tax, renewal, 3 mills — Fire protection — passed 320 to 149
    • Nov 2021 · Property tax, renewal, 0.5 mills — Provide refuse collection — passed 161 to 48
    • Nov 2021 · Property tax, renewal, 1 mill — Fire protection — passed 171 to 37

  7. Townsend

    Renewal Roads

    Township

    Property tax, 1.5 mills · 5 years · from 2027

    Streets, roads & bridges

    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 Townsend since 2020
    • May 2026 · Property tax, new, 1.5 mills — Fire protection — passed 147 to 133
    • Nov 2024 · Property tax, renewal, 2 mills — Fire protection — passed 459 to 336
    • Nov 2022 · Property tax, replacement, 1.5 mills — Streets, roads, & bridges — passed 353 to 246
    • Nov 2020 · Property tax, renewal, 1.5 mills — Fire protection — passed 559 to 235

  8. Woodville

    Renewal Cemeteries

    Township

    Property tax, 0.5 mills · 5 years · from 2026

    Maintain & operate cemeteries

    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 Woodville since 2020
    • Nov 2025 · Property tax, renewal, 3 mills — Fire protection — passed 637 to 193
    • Nov 2023 · Property tax, renewal, 5.7 mills — Emergency medical services — passed 1,016 to 316
    • May 2021 · Property tax, renewal, 0.5 mills — Maintain cemetery — passed 369 to 157
    • Nov 2020 · Property tax, renewal, 3 mills — Fire protection — passed 1,508 to 409

Fire, EMS, parks and other districts 1

  1. Sandusky County Park District

    Renewal Parks

    Park district

    Property tax, 1 mill · 10 years · from 2027

    Parks & recreation

    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.

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’.