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Situated along the banks of the Little Miami and East Fork rivers, Miami Township is one of the fastest growing and most livable communities in the Greater Cincinnati area. Miami Township is family-friendly with a unique blend of residential and business areas combined with excellent parks, recreational facilities and a township that values its residents. Nestled in the northwest corner of Clermont County, Miami Township is centrally located along the I-275 business loop. Originally founded in 1801 as O'Bannon Township, Miami Township has seen tremendous growth since 1960 as the township transformed from a rural countryside to a bustling suburban community. Today, Miami Township hosts major employers, offers an extensive selection of newer homes, a high level of services and an excellent quality of life.
Miami Township was established by Clermont County in 1801. The Township in Ohio is a political subdivision of the state and it has only those powers granted to it by the state legislature. Miami Township operates under the direction of a three-member board of trustees; Mary Makley Wolff, Ed Humphrey and Ken Tracy, and a township fiscal officer; Eric Ferry. Miami Township is a "home rule" township. This means that Miami Township possesses a broader authority to enact local regulations much like a city. Miami Township offers services to its residents including police protection, fire & EMS services, road maintenance, zoning and community development and a park system. Miami Township is a largely urban township with a mix of residential, business and parks development. The number for township offices is 513-248-3725.
Miami Township feeds into four local school districts: Milford Exempted Village School District, Loveland City School District, Goshen Local Schools, Clermont Northeastern Local Schools. It is home to Live Oaks Career Development Center, part of the Great Oaks Institute of Technology and Career Development. Great Oaks works with 36 affiliated school districts throughout Greater Cincinnati and serves approximately 3,200 students annually. Residents have access to Clermont College, Raymond Walters College, University of Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky University, Xavier University and Thomas Moore College which are all just a short drive from Miami Township. There are also more that 100 colleges and universities within Ohio and surrounding areas.
Township Services:
Population: 36,632
Growth: 29.9% since 1990 (2000 Census) * Highest for townships in Clermont county
Land Area: 33 square miles
Household Income: $42,530 (1990 Census) *Highest in Clermont County
Per Capita Income: $16,397 (1990 Census) *Highest in Clermont County
Median Housing Value: $184,000 (2000 Ohio Board of Realtors)
Tax Information Income Tax: None; Townships are prohibited by state law from imposing an earnings tax.
Property Taxes: The amount of millage for township, county, vocational school, and library purposes are the same throughout the township, however, property tax millage differs for each respective school district. Property tax is assessed on 35% of the total valuation of property, e.g. $100,000 home is taxed at $35,000 ($1000,000 x 3.5).
Source: Miami Township Resident Handbook
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