Trotwood Voters to Decide on Renewal Levy This May

The $5.75 million levy would fund key city services without raising taxes.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 7:25pm

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A serene, photorealistic painting of a single street lamp post in a quiet Trotwood neighborhood, with the warm glow of the lamp contrasted by deep shadows cast across the pavement, conceptually representing the importance of the city's renewal levy to maintain essential services.The renewal of Trotwood's property tax levy will determine the future of the city's infrastructure, public services, and community programs.Trotwood Today

Residents in Trotwood, Ohio will vote this spring on whether to renew an existing property tax levy that provides funding for a wide range of city services, including road repairs, police, community programs, and economic development efforts. The five-year, $5.75 million levy is a renewal and would not increase taxes for homeowners.

Why it matters

The renewal levy is critical for maintaining Trotwood's infrastructure, public safety, and community programs. As a smaller city, Trotwood relies heavily on this dedicated funding source to support its operations and services for residents.

The details

The Montgomery County Auditor estimates the five-year levy would generate about $1.27 million annually. For a home valued at $100,000, the cost would be around $122 per year. The levy has been renewed by voters several times since it was first approved in 2001, and it supports a wide range of city functions, from road repairs to police services to economic development.

  • The Trotwood City Council unanimously approved placing the $5.75 million renewal levy on the May 2026 ballot.
  • Voters will make the final decision on the levy when it appears on the May ballot.

The players

Trotwood City Council

The governing body of the City of Trotwood that unanimously approved placing the renewal levy on the May 2026 ballot.

Montgomery County Auditor

The county auditor's office provided the estimate that the five-year levy would generate around $1.27 million annually.

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What’s next

Voters in Trotwood will decide the fate of the renewal levy when it appears on the May 2026 ballot.

The takeaway

The renewal of this longstanding property tax levy is crucial for maintaining Trotwood's core city services and infrastructure. The vote will be an important test of the community's willingness to continue supporting these essential functions.