Levy Information
Ottawa County Levy
A 0.70-mill, 10-year renewal levy for mental health and addiction services is on the Ottawa County ballot on November 3, 2026.
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Ottawa County Mental Health Levy Renewal
The North Central Behavioral Health Board of Seneca, Huron, Ottawa, Sandusky and Wyandot Counties has a 0.70-mill, 10-year RENEWAL levy on the ballot in Ottawa County on November 3, 2026. This renewal will continue funding essential mental health and addiction programs and services for Ottawa County residents.
Millage
0.70 mill
Same rate as the current levy
Cost
$25 / year
For a property valued at $100,000
Term
10 years
Renewal, not a new tax
No New Taxes
YOUR “YES” VOTE IS A RENEWAL, NOT A NEW TAX.
Services Funded in Ottawa County
The Board funds a full continuum of mental health and addiction services. This includes education and prevention services, treatment services and recovery support. Some examples include:
- Crisis and emergency services
- Mobile crisis services to assist first responders when responding to individuals and families in crisis
- Crisis Intervention Team training for first responders
- Outpatient and inpatient mental health and addiction services
- Support services for individuals in recovery from mental illness and/or addiction
- Housing services for individuals living with mental illness and individuals in recovery
- Mental health and addiction peer support services
- Support services for individuals engaged in the Ottawa County mental health and drug court
- Mental health services at the Ottawa County jail
- Wraparound services for children and families involved in multiple systems
Fiscal Year 2025 - Mobile Crisis Response
Mobile crisis services were expanded in Ottawa County through the use of local levy funds. In FY2025 the mobile crisis response team:
1,642
calls received
319
mental health crisis calls
116
individuals hospitalized
1,308
follow-up service provided
Questions and Answers
Will this levy increase my taxes?
NO. The Board is not asking for a tax increase. A YES vote will simply mean a renewal of the current tax.
How much does the levy cost?
The levy will cost $25 per year for a property valued at $100,000.
What services are a top priority for the Board at this moment?
Mental health outpatient, inpatient, and residential services for children, as well as mobile crisis response services in the community.
Is this levy specific to Ottawa County?
Yes, this levy only pays for services provided to Ottawa County residents.
Have Questions About the Ottawa County Levy?
Call the North Central Behavioral Health Board at 419-448-0640.
For registration, polling locations, and absentee ballots, contact the Ottawa County Board of Elections.