Trotwood Seeks Renewal of 5.75 Mill Levy

Measure on May Ballot to Fund Roads, Police, and City Maintenance

Apr. 16, 2026 at 12:05am

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A serene, textured oil painting of a single city street lamp post glowing in the warm afternoon sunlight, conceptually representing the essential municipal services that this tax levy will help support.The renewal of Trotwood's existing property tax levy will help fund the upkeep of the city's public services and infrastructure.Trotwood Today

The city of Trotwood, Ohio is asking voters to approve a renewal of an existing 5.75 mill property tax levy in the upcoming May election. The levy is expected to generate over $1.2 million in annual revenue to pay for road repairs, police services, building maintenance, and other municipal services.

Why it matters

Renewal of this existing levy will allow Trotwood to maintain critical public services and infrastructure without raising taxes on homeowners. Passing the measure is important for the city to continue funding essential operations and improvements.

The details

The 5.75 mill levy has been in place for several years, and the upcoming vote is to renew it for another five-year term. The levy will cost the owner of a $100,000 home $122.14 per year, the same amount as the current levy. City officials say the revenue is necessary to pay for road repairs, police services, building maintenance, and other municipal needs.

  • The election to renew the 5.75 mill levy will take place on May 5, 2026.
  • The current 5.75 mill levy has been in place for several years.

The players

Trotwood

The city of Trotwood, Ohio, which is seeking to renew an existing property tax levy.

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What’s next

If approved by voters, the renewed 5.75 mill levy will take effect immediately and continue for five years.

The takeaway

Renewal of this existing levy will allow Trotwood to maintain critical public services and infrastructure without raising taxes on homeowners, which is important for the city to continue funding essential operations and improvements.