SF 269 Iowa Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A bill for an act relating to local government by modifying provisions relating to liens, property tax credits and rent reimbursements, abandoned mobile homes and personal property in rural areas, driver’s licenses, and tax sales.

SF 269 modifies Iowa's property tax and lien rules. It changes when buildings or improvements become taxable liens (applying different rules for residential vs. non-residential structures under $20,000 or over $20,000). The bill also clarifies how property tax credits and rent reimbursements are processed for eligible claimants, including payment deadlines. Additionally, it defines "valueless homes" in rural areas and streamlines removal procedures for abandoned mobile homes, requiring notice to county treasurers after removal and presuming disposal costs as the home's value. These changes directly affect property owners, mobile home residents in rural areas, and local governments handling tax collections.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 11, 2025 Last action Apr 2, 2025
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Committee
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Apr 2, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee recommends passage.
legislature
Mar 31, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee Meeting: 04/02/2025 8:30AM Senate Lounge.
legislature
Feb 18, 2025
Upper · Passed
Subcommittee: Rowley, Koelker, and Townsend.
upper
Feb 11, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, referred to Ways and Means.
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Dave Rowley
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