Prohibit property tax exemptions for data centers
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- Passed Senate
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Overview
This bill prohibits local governments in Ohio from offering property tax exemptions to data centers. It defines a ‘data center’ as facilities primarily used for managing and processing electronic data. The bill aims to eliminate financial incentives for the construction and operation of these facilities by preventing local tax incentives and blocking exemptions under existing tax code sections. This legislation seeks to ensure that data centers contribute to property tax revenues as they currently do.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘data center’ as facilities for digital information services.
- Prohibits political subdivisions (townships, cities, and counties) from offering local tax incentives for data centers.
- Voids any local tax incentives previously authorized for data centers.
- Prevents the approval of property tax exemptions for data centers.
- References specific sections of the Revised Code related to property tax incentives and exemptions.
Who is affected
- Data center operators
- Local governments (townships, cities, and counties)
- Property owners of data centers
- Ohio residents (through potential impact on property tax rates)
Notable changes
- Eliminates property tax exemptions specifically for data centers.
- Addresses a potential source of financial incentives for data center development.
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