Heath Hills Development - Community Impact Homepage

Heath City Council postponed the vote (now June 15) after hearing concerns from Granville residents and school leaders

Heath Hills Will Overwhelm Granville Schools and Force Massive Tax Increases on Granville Families

The proposed Heath Hills subdivision — 550–600 homes built in the City of Heath but located entirely inside Granville Schools — is projected to add nearly 1,000 new students to schools already near capacity.

To accommodate them, Granville taxpayers face a 9.92-mill operating levy + 3.59-mill bond levy — a combined 13.51 mills. That means over $2,000 more per year for the average Granville homeowner.

This is a classic case of one city profiting while its neighbor pays the price. Explore the maps and the Key Unanswered Questions that Heath Council itself has raised.

1. School District Boundaries

The Granville Exempted Village School District covers a large area beyond the village itself.

Developments approved in Heath but inside Granville Schools boundaries create major impacts on Granville taxpayers with little local control.

Granville Schools serve ~2,500 students and are already near capacity. New growth requires honest planning for enrollment and funding.

2. Heath Land Annexations

Heath has annexed large tracts from Union Township — including deep into Granville School territory — to capture development revenue.

This allows Heath to benefit from taxes and fees while Granville bears the full cost of educating the new students.

The pattern is clear on the map and explains why this issue matters to both communities.

3. Heath Hills: 550–600 Homes in Granville Schools

The entire 225+ acre project lies inside Granville Schools despite being in Heath city limits.

At high density (~5 homes/acre), it is projected to add ~1,000 students — triggering massive tax increases for existing Granville homeowners.

Heath Council has postponed the vote to June 15 and is seeking more information. See the Key Questions page.

This is Not Responsible Regional Growth

Heath will collect substantial development fees, income taxes, and a 6.5-mill surcharge for its infrastructure. Granville Schools will bear nearly $12 million in new annual operating costs and up to $55 million in construction — with almost none of the revenue.

At the same time, Heath City Council has raised its own serious concerns: traffic impacts on local roads, who pays for major infrastructure expansions, whether this volume of high-price homes is actually needed, utility capacity, and how the new residents will integrate into Heath’s community character.

Residents of both Granville and Heath deserve full transparency and answers before this project moves forward.

→ Key Unanswered Questions & Updates → Full Financial Impact Calculator → FAQ & Why Density Matters

We urge Heath City Council to demand complete studies and fair solutions. Good development should not come at the expense of neighboring taxpayers and schools.