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Research and Solutions

March 2025 Special Election Results: Public Measures Pass, But Voter Turnout Remains Alarmingly Low

March 4th, 2025, Special Election: What’s on the Ballot?

Local Governments Return to Voters for Tax Increases

Where Do Iowa’s Property Taxes Go?

The Solution to Iowa’s Property Tax Problem

November 2024 Local Bond Election Results

Results Are In: 12 Counites Asked for an EMS Property Tax Increase

Iowa's Property Tax History

Iowa’s property tax was first enacted in 1839. Although it has undergone several changes over the years, it continues to be a substantial burden to taxpayers across the state.

Iowa's Property Tax Cycle

When will the next property tax surprise arrive in your mailbox?

The Iowa Department of Revenue lists 22 steps in the 18-month property tax cycle. To simplify, we have identified the six most important dates.

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About ITR Local

ITR Local is a joint project of Iowans for Tax Relief and ITR Foundation.

When local elected officials choose to increase spending and raise property taxes, they need to clearly explain why government needs the money more than the people they represent.

Data on this site was pulled from one of the following sources:

Iowa Data
Iowa Department of Education
Iowa Department of Management
Iowa Department of Revenue
U.S. Census Bureau
Federal Reserve Bank

Read ITR's explanation of why reasonable property tax growth is the combined percent change of inflation and population or enrollment.

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