Benefiting the Few With Resources From the Many
The second-largest expenditure of city property tax dollars is culture and recreation. If cities would…
Property Tax
Truth-in-Taxation: A Rock Chalk Taxpayer Protection
Taxpayers deserve a policy solution for property tax relief. The gold standard policy for property…
Where’s Your Property Tax Relief?
Some counties are trying to take credit for reducing property taxes– just like Julie took…
County Property Tax Levy Rates
In 2021’s tax reform bill, the legislature decided to have the state’s general fund start…
Taxpayer Funded Indoor Golf
TIF has become much less about developing blighted communities and more about affluent communities competing…
ARPA Funds and Property Taxes
Local leaders mistakenly claim they cannot use ARPA funds to cut property taxes. This is…
Your Next Property Tax Bill
Now is the time to speak up. The sausage-making is almost done and local elected…
Start the Conversation
In Iowa, we expect to receive quality public services at a reasonable cost. However, in…
The Property Tax Honesty Gap
Iowans don’t like property tax increases. Too often, blame is shifted to assessors when the…