Antonio Commends Passage of Bill to Protect Permanent Supportive Housing
April 22, 2021
Nickie J. Antonio News
State Senators Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood) and Bob Hackett (R-London) announced the Senate’s concurrence this week to House changes on Senate Bill 57, which will protect and reinforce the precedent of exempting Permanent Supportive Housing from property taxes in the State of Ohio.
Specifically, this bipartisan legislation will clarify and codify property tax exemptions for Permanent Supportive Housing providers, which offer long-term housing and support services for homeless people with disabilities or substance use disorders.
“I am pleased with the passage of S.B. 57 as it demonstrates this General Assembly’s commitment to our most vulnerable people housed in PSH,” said Antonio. “These providers have always been exempt from real property tax, and this legislation enables Ohio to continue making strides toward ending homelessness for veterans; infants and children; families; persons with mental illness and other disability groups.”
Born of recent decisions by the Ohio Board of Tax Appeals which sought to strip the tax exemption, S.B. 57 strengthens the state’s affordable housing, allowing all Ohioans to lead healthy and safe lives.
"Permanent Supportive Housing is a lynchpin in Ohio's fight to end homelessness and to secure affordable housing so individuals can live stable, independent and healthy lives," said Hackett, joint sponsor of Senate Bill 57. "The bottom line is PSH has always been exempt from real property tax, and I am proud to join my colleagues to ensure that continues to be the standard moving forward."
The Senate unanimously agreed to House amendments regarding tax increment financing (TIF) districts and property tax complaints. The bill now awaits the Governor’s signature, and with his approval, will go into effect 90 days later.
For more information on Senate Bill 57, click here.
Specifically, this bipartisan legislation will clarify and codify property tax exemptions for Permanent Supportive Housing providers, which offer long-term housing and support services for homeless people with disabilities or substance use disorders.
“I am pleased with the passage of S.B. 57 as it demonstrates this General Assembly’s commitment to our most vulnerable people housed in PSH,” said Antonio. “These providers have always been exempt from real property tax, and this legislation enables Ohio to continue making strides toward ending homelessness for veterans; infants and children; families; persons with mental illness and other disability groups.”
Born of recent decisions by the Ohio Board of Tax Appeals which sought to strip the tax exemption, S.B. 57 strengthens the state’s affordable housing, allowing all Ohioans to lead healthy and safe lives.
"Permanent Supportive Housing is a lynchpin in Ohio's fight to end homelessness and to secure affordable housing so individuals can live stable, independent and healthy lives," said Hackett, joint sponsor of Senate Bill 57. "The bottom line is PSH has always been exempt from real property tax, and I am proud to join my colleagues to ensure that continues to be the standard moving forward."
The Senate unanimously agreed to House amendments regarding tax increment financing (TIF) districts and property tax complaints. The bill now awaits the Governor’s signature, and with his approval, will go into effect 90 days later.
For more information on Senate Bill 57, click here.