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Property Taxes
It is vital that local officials continue engaging with their legislators. Lawmakers are moving quickly as we get closer to the end of session, and property tax proposals could reach the floor as soon as next week. While acknowledging the Easter holiday, it is critical that city leaders present the policy solutions developed by the League to legislators which can be accessed in the Legislative Toolkit.
Please continue to utilize the 2026 Property Tax Reform Model to assess how the proposals could impact your communities. The model is intended to inform your conversations with lawmakers. As you engage, use your results to help explain what these proposals mean for your city in practice, including how they may affect your ability to plan, budget and deliver services over time. It is important to look beyond any single-year impacts. If you have questions about how to use or interpret results from the model, please reach out to katieherbert@iowaleague.org.
These conversations matter. Lawmakers need to understand that while property tax relief is a shared goal, it comes with real trade-offs. Your real-world, on the ground perspective is critical to ensuring they have a full picture before they cast a vote.
If no forums are scheduled near you, we encourage you to pick up the phone and call them directly.
Just as important: report back. After connecting with your lawmakers, please share what you’re hearing with the League’s Government Affairs team. Your notes on their feedback are essential as we continue to engage at the Capitol on behalf of Iowa’s local communities.
Sidewalk Liability | SF 2146 & HF 2359
The League’s sidewalk liability priority bill has a technical amendment which would realign sidewalk liability to the adjacent property owner for future claims. The Government Affairs team is encouraged as this indicates the House is continuing to move towards passing the bill. We will continue to work to ensure it is sent to the Governor’s desk. |
