Rep. Thomas Applauds $700 Million of Direct Property and Sales Tax Relief to Ohioans

State Representative David Thomas (R-Jefferson) today announced that the Ohio House of Representatives approved Senate changes to House Bill 479 - legislation that now includes an amendment to direct budget surplus funding for community projects, property tax relief, and other key priorities across the state.

"Our priority must be decreasing the tax burden and returning money to the taxpayers; we've led by example with this bill. Getting an average of $475 additional back to our homestead seniors, plus an extended sales tax holiday for next year, is huge," said Representative David Thomas.

House Bill 479 includes appropriations for the following:

• $350 million providing property tax relief to Homestead Exemption recipients
• $320 million for an expanded sales tax holiday August 1-15, 2027
• $310 million for the Health and Human Services fund
• $200 million to fund community projects included in the Capital Budget in lieu of issuing debt
• $35 million to bolster Ohio's Budget Stabilization fund, bringing its balance over $4 billion

Through this amendment, Ohio House Republicans have prioritized investments that return money to taxpayers, assist working families, and strengthen local communities.

Additionally, Ohio House Republicans have championed several pieces of legislation to help lower property taxes for Ohioans, including five pieces of legislation that were signed into law that work to curb tax hikes and deliver direct property tax relief, totaling more than $3 billion in savings.

Thomas added, "I call on local officials to cut their rates, lower revenues, and enact tools like the Homestead and Owner Occupancy Piggyback Credit, which will lower folk's property tax bills even more."

House Bill 479 is now enrolled.