Ohio2026Passed Legislature
HB1
Ohio Property Protection Act
Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 4:32 AM
In one sentence
This law requires buyers and sellers to submit statements about property value, tax breaks, and ownership rules before a county auditor can record the sale of real estate or mobile homes.
What it does
- Requires the buyer (grantee) to submit a statement declaring the value of the property before the county auditor records the sale.
- Asks buyers and sellers to confirm if the property qualifies for special tax breaks, such as agricultural use valuation, or if taxes will be reduced after the sale.
- Adds questions about 'protected property' where both the buyer and seller must state if they are legally allowed to buy it under state law.
- Directs county auditors to send information to the sheriff for investigation if a statement shows someone might be buying protected property they are not allowed to own.
Who it affects
- People who buy, sell, or transfer real estate and mobile homes in Ohio
- County auditors who record deeds and collect fees
- The tax commissioner who creates the forms for these statements
Limits and unknowns
- The text does not list specific examples of which groups are prohibited from owning protected property.
- The effective date when these new rules start is not included in this document.
- This summary only covers the sections provided and may not include all details if parts of the bill were cut off.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Protected Property
- Real estate that state law restricts certain governments, businesses, or individuals from buying.
- Agricultural Use Valuation
- A special tax rate for land used for farming that is lower than the standard property tax rate.
- Grantee and Grantor
- The grantee is the person buying or receiving the property, and the grantor is the person selling or giving it away.
Official record
Sources
Official summary
Enact Ohio Property Protection Act
Official activity
Bill history
- As Introduced