Public Notice

PUBLIC NOTICE
Why the Village of North Hampton Has Enacted a 1% Income Tax

To Our Residents,

The Village of North Hampton has made the difficult but necessary decision to enact a 1% income tax beginning in July 2025. We want to share the facts and reasoning behind this action, and how it will help sustain the essential services our residents rely on every day.

A Changing Economy — 40 Years of Rising Costs

Since 1985, the village has relied in part on a 4.5 mill property tax levy—originally approved by voters four decades ago—to help fund basic operations. At that time, this levy was sufficient to support services like road maintenance, park care, and snow removal.

Today, that same levy generates just $18,000 annually, even as the cost of labor, equipment, materials, and fuel has risen dramatically due to inflation. Over the last 40 years, the price of nearly every service and good required to run a village has increased—many costs have doubled, tripled, or more.

No Reserve Funds, Mounting Deficits

Unlike larger cities, the Village of North Hampton does not have reserve or surplus funds to cover growing financial gaps. For the past three consecutive years, the village has operated at a deficit between $30,000 and $40,000 annually. We have also been reporting to the Ohio Auditors office on our challenges trying to avoid going under a fiscal emergency.

To stay afloat, we have been forced to:

• Sell off equipment and delay replacement purchases

• Cut or reduce services, including park maintenance and street lighting

• Operate essential vehicles like our snow plow truck from 2006, well beyond their intended service life

Despite our best efforts to stretch every dollar, these shortfalls are now beginning to impact daily services and the long-term health of the village.

Letting the Old Levy Expire

In response, and to reduce the burden on property owners, the Village Council has chosen to let the 4.5 mill property tax levy expire. Originally passed in 1985, it no longer provides the financial support the village needs.

Why an Income Tax?

The newly adopted 1% income tax provides a fairer, more sustainable way to fund village operations. It ensures that those who earn income contribute to the upkeep of the village, while reducing dependence on outdated property tax levies.

Revenue from this tax will help us:

• Restore and protect essential services like park care, street lighting, and snow removal

• Maintain equipment and infrastructure critical to safety and day-to-day operations

• Stabilize village finances and avoid future emergency cuts

Working Toward a Stronger North Hampton

We understand that any new tax is a serious decision. This choice was made only after years of careful review, budget tightening, and consideration of all alternatives. Our priority is to preserve the safety, character, and services that make North Hampton a great place to live.

We thank our residents for your understanding, support, and continued commitment to our community.

We have added a tew tab Municipal Income Tax (RITA) at the top of the website that gives you information on RITA and how to file.

Sincerely,
The Village of North Hampton Council

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