Ohio School Boards Can't Appeal Tax Values

Ohio’s top court shuts down school boards’ last legal avenue to challenge property tax values they don’t own or rent, handing a sweeping 6-1 ruling that closes the door on appeals to common pleas court — even if those values directly impact school funding. The decision stems from Olentangy Local Schools’ push to overturn valuations, blocked by a 2022 law that stripped their ability to appeal to the tax appeals board. Two lower courts already denied them, and now the state’s highest court has sided with the state, rejecting their argument that they should still have a shot at common pleas. Justice Brunner dissented, arguing school districts have a legitimate stake in accurate valuations — especially since they rely on them to fund new schools. Olentangy respects the ruling but says it harms their ability to protect taxpayer dollars and students’ futures. For now, Ohio school boards can’t appeal property values unless they own or lease the land — a major blow to their legal options. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/53906232e7d8aa28