Where Property Taxes are Allocated

Many public entities are funded by property tax. This is how Washington Township’s property tax factors in to the overall tax bill paid by residents of Centerville/Washington Township.

A Detailed Look at Property Taxes in Washington Township

Property tax in Washington Township is collected for the township and five other public agencies. This chart shows a breakdown of the taxes and how they are calculated for residents of the unincorporated part of Washington Township.

* Taxable Value - Ohio property taxes are levied against the assessed value or 35% of the appraised value of the property.

** Cost Before Rollback (Reduction Factor) - Assessed value / 1,000 x effective millage rate.

*** 12.5% Rollback (Reduction Factor) - A 10% tax relief measure was adopted in 1971 by the state legislature on all annual property tax bills. An additional 2.5% rollback applicable to owner-occupied homes was granted in 1979.