A bill for an act relating to local government finances by placing limitations on property tax levy rates.
HF 600 limits property tax increases for Iowa cities and counties. It sets a cap of 102% of a government's average property tax rate over the previous five years for fiscal years starting July 1, 2026. To temporarily exceed this cap for one year within a five-year period, voters must approve with 60% support in a special election. The legislature must also get 60% approval to change these tax limits.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 25, 2025
Last action Feb 25, 2025
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Feb 25, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, referred to Ways and Means.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Bob Henderson
RRepublican
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