Homestead Exemption
Qualifying low-income seniors, certain disabled Ohioans and their surviving spouses, and surviving spouses of public-service officers killed in duty. Full criteria and current income limits require the program instructions.
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Eligibility source
The Homestead Exemption allows low-income senior citizens, certain disabled Ohioans, their surviving spouses, and the surviving spouses of public service officers killed in the line of duty to reduce their property tax bills by shielding some of the market value of their homes from taxation.
Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.