Lawmakers in the statehouse appear poised to tackle more legislation to limit property tax collection by cities and counties in the 2025 session.
No specific proposals have yet been floated by lawmakers, but the prospect of further limits has some local government officials concerned about continuing to fund services and amenities into the future.
Rep. Bobby Kaufmann, a Republican from Wilton who chairs the House taxing committee Ways and Means, said “everything is on the table” for property tax proposals.
“I come to it with an open mind,” Kaufmann said. “I have met with cities, I have met with counties, I have met with supervisors, and I’m telling everyone the same thing. The people of Iowa are expecting an aggressive approach to property tax reduction, but I am open to how we do it.”
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