Let's talk about these wild property tax bills

Hi. I’m Randy , and I cover residential real estate for The Enquirer.

Property taxes are the bane of most homeowners’ existence, and taxes hit Hamilton County homeowners especially hard this year following a historic rise in home values, according to the Hamilton County Auditor’s office.

But some homeowners took it on the chin harder than others and were hit with tax increases nearly as high as their property valuations . Meanwhile, some homeowners are paying taxes at a significantly lower rate than the increase in their home values. While valuations and taxes vary widely by neighborhood, there is consensus among homeowners who spoke to The Enquirer – they all want more relief .

While overall property taxes were up about 15% across the county, many neighborhoods saw tax increases three to five times that rate . While the tax increases weren’t based on property values alone, several homeowners told The Enquirer they were baffled by how much their property values had increased in the past three years without any major upgrades or development in their neighborhoods.

Read my latest story to see what they had to say.

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