WARREN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COMMIT TO ADDITIONAL RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY TAX RELIEF

WARREN COUNTY, OHIO --During the Warren County Board of County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday December 16, 2026, Warren County Commissioners approved the 2026 annual operating budget. 

"The passing of this budget reaffirms the Board's commitment to fiscal discipline, long-term planning and the high-quality services residents expect," notes the press release that was sent out after the meeting on Tuesday.

Even in an inflationary environment, the 2026 general fund budget, which totals $93,561,644, shows a 0.26% decrease from 2025, which is said to reflect the Board’s continued commitment to cost control and fiscal restraint.

The anticipated revenues for 2026 are projected at $107,560,613.  This allows the county to maintain strong reserves, avoid debt, and deliver high-quality services without expanding the size of government. At the same time, it provides another opportunity for residential property tax relief.

“Warren County’s financial strength is the result of consistent, disciplined decision-making,” said Commissioner Tom Grossmann, President of the Warren County Board of County Commissioners. “We have focused on planning ahead and making sure today’s decisions do not create future burdens for taxpayers.”

The general fund will once again carry zero debt service in 2026. Over the past five years, the Board has built a strong financial foundation by establishing a $47 million infrastructure bank for anticipated capital needs, maintaining a fully funded $13.5 million rainy day fund, and ensuring enough carryover to support the 2026 budget priorities.

“By avoiding debt, saving for the future, and managing taxpayer dollars responsibly we are in a position to provide additional residential property tax relief as we did in 2024,” said Commissioner Shannon Jones, Vice President of the Warren County Board of County Commissioners. “We are eager to move forward with this relief early in 2026.” 

In addition to maintaining strong reserves, zero debt, and high-quality services, the Board is working with legal counsel and County Auditor to structure tax relief in 2026.

“Rather than growing government, we focused on controlling costs and being good stewards of taxpayers’ dollars,” said David G. Young, member of the Warren Couty Board of County Commissioners. “ We challenged every line item and scrutinized all spending that didn’t deliver real value. That’s how responsible, conservative government should operate. This budget puts taxpayers first and proves fiscal discipline still matters. During my time as Commissioner, our county has earned a reputation as one of the most fiscally responsible governments in the Midwest- and this budget reinforces that commitment.”

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