Here's why you're paying more in taxes in Hamilton County

If you live in Hamilton County and own a $100,000 house and one car, you will be paying $35.75 more in taxes this year compared to last.

It's the result of tax or fee increases approved in the last two months by voters and county commissioners. Democrats won control of the board of commissioners in the 2016 election.

Voters in November approved an increase in the senior services tax levy. The bulk of the money goes to the Council on Aging to keep seniors independent and in their homes by providing transportation and meal services among other services to the elderly.

Property owners also didn't get the full property tax rollback promised two decades ago by elected leaders on the half-cent sales tax to pay for Great American Ballpark and Paul Brown Stadium. Budget constraints have often kept the county commissioners from giving the full rollback.

In December, the three county commissioners also raised the motor vehicle license renewal fee by $5. This will pay for a portion of the $335 million Western Hills Viaduct replacement.

Expect more in 2018, with the zoo and library asking for property taxes.

Commissioners are expected to hear the pitch for a zoo levy on Monday.

The Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority and Jobs and Family Services might also put tax hikes on the ballot.

Here's what you're already paying more in taxes: