Ohio Code § 5715.271

Ohio Code § 5715.271. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.

§ 5715.271.

In any consideration concerning the exemption from taxation of any property, the burden

of proof shall be placed on the property owner to show that the property is entitled

to exemption.  The fact that property has previously been granted an exemption is not evidence

that it is entitled to continued exemption.

Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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  • Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 5715.271
  • Jurisdiction: Ohio
  • Code: Ohio Revised Code
  • Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)

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