The Buckeye State, in plain English
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Plain answers for Ohio: the best of the Buckeye State, plus the money and legal rules that shape everyday life here.
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- Updated October 29, 2026
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Ohio Eviction Process: The 3-Day Notice, Court and the Set-Out, Step by Step
How an eviction works in Ohio: the 3-day notice to leave, the forcible entry and detainer case, the hearing, the red tag and the supervised set-out, with Columbus timelines and 2026 fees.
MoneyOhio Homestead Exemption and Property Tax Relief: 2026 Income Limit, Amounts and New Credits
Ohio's homestead exemption takes $29,000 of a home's value off the tax rolls for qualifying seniors and disabled homeowners with income of $41,000 or less. How it works, the owner-occupancy credit, and the property tax changes passed in 2025.
MoneyOhio Minimum Wage 2026: $11.00 an Hour, $5.50 for Tipped Workers
Ohio's 2026 minimum wage is $11.00 an hour, or $5.50 in cash wages for tipped workers, at businesses with $405,000 or more in yearly gross receipts. Smaller businesses can pay the federal $7.25. Here's who gets which rate.
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