Health and human services levy renewal with 2.5-mill increase
Cuyahoga County
Summary
Council agreed to ask voters in November to renew and increase the levy that funds child protection, senior services, homelessness programs and more. Several members worried about affordability, but supporters warned that without new money, service cuts and layoffs are likely.
At a glance
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Last discussed Aug 4, 2026.
Impact analysis
Would raise property taxes through a renewal plus increase — the exact millage depends on the ballot language.
Residents who rely on county health and human services — seniors, kids in foster care, people facing homelessness.
Property owners who would pay more if the levy passes; some councilmembers argued taxpayers are already stretched.
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Cuyahoga levy campaigns make final push to raise taxes for social safety net
Cuyahoga levy campaigns make final push to raise taxes for social safety net Signal Cleveland
County Council — Council Meeting - 8/4/2026 — 2026-08-04
Council agreed to ask voters in November to renew and increase the levy that funds child protection, senior services, homelessness programs and more. Several members worried about affordability, but supporters warned that without new money, service cuts and layoffs are likely.
County Council — Council Meeting - 7/21/2026 — 2026-07-21
Council voted to ask voters to renew the 4.70-mill HHS levy and add 2.5 mills for ten years. This levy funds health and social services across the county — a yes vote means higher property taxes, but continued funding for services many families rely on.
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