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Children's Services Tax Levy Renewal

Clermont County

Summary

Clermont Senior Services presented an overview of senior population growth and requested support for renewing their 1.3-mill property tax levy on the May 5, 2026 primary election ballot. The levy has not increased in 20 years and funds essential programs like home-delivered meals and transportation.

At a glance

Total mentions
5
Last 30 days
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Last discussed Jul 15, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

The 1.3-mill renewal levy costs approximately $26.44 annually per $100,000 of market value and generates about $5.8 million annually.

✅Who benefits

Older adults in Clermont County who rely on home-delivered meals, in-home care, transportation, and adult day programs.

⚠️Who could be affected

Taxpayers face the continuation of property tax millage, though no tax increase is proposed.

Mentions & discussions (5)

MeetingJul 15, 2026

Board of County Commissioners — July 15, 2026

The commissioners advanced a 0.8-mill property tax renewal for children's services to the November ballot, ensuring level funding without tax increases.

MeetingJul 8, 2026approved

Board of County Commissioners — July 8, 2026

The county evaluated funding options for child protective services and decided to place a new 0.8-mill property tax levy on the November ballot after previous renewal-plus-increase attempts failed. Officials noted that existing reserve funds will run out by May 2027, threatening placement services for vulnerable children.

MeetingFeb 4, 2026approved

Board of County Commissioners — February 4, 2026

The commissioners approved placing three property tax levies on the May 2026 primary ballot for developmental disabilities, children services, and senior citizens. The resolutions were amended to update statutory wording from appraised value to market value following recent state law changes.

MeetingJan 14, 2026

Board of County Commissioners — January 14, 2026

Clermont Senior Services presented an overview of senior population growth and requested support for renewing their 1.3-mill property tax levy on the May 5, 2026 primary election ballot. The levy has not increased in 20 years and funds essential programs like home-delivered meals and transportation.

MeetingJan 12, 2026

Board of County Commissioners — January 12, 2026

Children's Protective Services is facing an 88% surge in out-of-home placement costs, rising to over $6.5 million. The agency presented two options for the upcoming primary ballot: a straight renewal or a renewal plus a 0.2-mill increase, which would cost taxpayers $23.26 per $100,000 annually.

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