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Hamilton County children's services levy renewal and increase

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Hamilton County children's services levy renewal and increase is a levy question for Hamilton County on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Hamilton County asks voters to renew and increase the property tax levy that funds Children's Services (child abuse/neglect investigations, family reunification, adoption and foster care support) under Job and Family Services. 5.61 mills; about $121 per $100,000 of value; approximately $117 million annually (a 38% increase)

A yes vote means: A yes vote approves a 5.61-mill levy, raising about $117 million a year, up from about $81 million under the outgoing levy.
A no vote means: A no vote keeps the levy at its prior, lower rate or lets it lapse, cutting Children's Services funding.

Levy question Hamilton County Details pending the official notice

Cost, rate or term as stated: 5.61 mills; about $121 per $100,000 of value; approximately $117 million annually (a 38% increase)
How it reached the ballot: Hamilton County Board of Commissioners

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Source: Hamilton County Board of Commissioners vote (reported by WCPO and WVXU) (official document).

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