What is a Township?

Public service in Ohio is divided into several forms including state, county, municipal and township governments. Local township government addresses issues related to upkeep of public roads, police and fire protection, zoning an maintenance of parks, cemeteries and some recreational facilities.

These functions of local government are defined by the state legislature and are carried out by local elected officials. There are more than 1,300 townships in the state of Ohio.

Three elected trustees and a fiscal officer direct township government.

Townships do not collect an income tax and instead rely on a portion of private taxes to provide services to residents. Townships can create Joint Economic Development Districts, a special district with set geographic boundaries in which income taxes can be collected and then shared with a municipal partner through a negotiated agreement.

Limited Self Government

Limited Self Government, also called "home rule" gives Trustees the authority to adopt legislation that addresses local issues, provided the legislation does not conflict with state laws or a list of specified exceptions.

West Chester Township became a home rule township in 1999 by Resolution 54-99.

Location

9113 Cincinnati-Dayton Road
West Chester, OH 45069

(513) 777-5900 (phone)
(513) 779-9369 (fax)

Hours

8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.,
Monday-Friday