Summary
The city must certify its tax rates to Summit County every year to collect property taxes. This year's totals 9.50 mills — all within the charter's 10-mill limit, so no vote beyond the 10-mill ceiling.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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- Last 30 days
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
Roughly $12 million in property tax revenue for 2027, with no new levy outside the 10-mill limit.
All Stow property owners and users of city services funded by property taxes.
Homeowners facing steep valuation increases and higher tax bills.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Finance Committee - Sep 10, 2026
The city must certify its tax rates to Summit County every year to collect property taxes. This year's totals 9.50 mills — all within the charter's 10-mill limit, so no vote beyond the 10-mill ceiling.
City Council - Aug 6, 2026
Residents are seeing 19-20% value increases in county reappraisal letters. The city is hosting a valuation session August 11 at City Hall where residents can ask questions or dispute values; council members stressed the drivers are state-level mandates, not city decisions.
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