Snow removal. Parks and recreation. Recycling. Safety. Dublin has long been recognized for outstanding service in these and many other areas. And they’ve become benchmarks, setting standards for municipal services across the country.
Our reputation for quality City services is one reason why many residents have chosen Dublin as the place where they want to live and raise their families. We are able to provide this high level of service due in large part to the revenue the City receives from income tax collection.
Income tax revenues are allocated 75 percent to the General Fund and 25 percent to the Capital Improvements Tax Fund. Our largest funding source, income tax, accounts for approximately 67 percent of the City’s revenue stream.
Dublin, like many central Ohio cities, collects a 2 percent income tax on gross wages, salaries and other personal service compensation, as well as on the net profits of Dublin businesses. Because more than 75 percent of Dublin residents work outside the City of Dublin, the majority of the income tax received by the City is from non-residents.
Many believe that the City’s primary funding source is property tax. However, property taxes account for just 3 percent of the City’s revenue sources and consist of two parts: inside and outside millage. Inside millage refers to the millage that is inside the 10-mill limit as established by Ohio law and does not require voter approval. Outside millage is voter-approved and is the most significant portion – more than 90 percent – of the millage assessed. Dublin voters have the opportunity to authorize additional property taxes for the township, county, schools and other agencies during elections.
We’re proud of our reputation and will continue to do our best to diversify our economy to maintain and invest in the excellent services and infrastructure we all enjoy in Dublin.
As tax season approaches, I invite you to learn more about how your taxes are allocated by visiting www.DublinOhioUSA.gov/finance. You also may request our new brochure – “A Resident’s Guide to Understanding Local Taxes” – by calling Dublin City Hall at 614-410-4400.
Sincerely,
Marsha I. Grigsby, City Manager
