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2026 Legislative Preview: Iowa Lawmakers Prioritize Property Tax Reform
The plan includes a 4% cap on property tax growth, triples the Homestead Tax Credit, offers $1,000 rebates to homeowners, $500 to renters, and freezes taxes for seniors.
- At the Iowa State Capitol, State Rep. Dave Jacoby, D-Coralville, unveiled the House Democrats' property tax relief plan, including caps and rebates.
- Amid rising household costs, Rep. Jacoby said Iowa lawmakers returned to the drawing board on property tax relief after last year's efforts failed, at a news conference Monday.
- House Democrats detailed measures including capping property tax growth at 4%, providing immediate rebates of $1,000 to homeowners and $500 to renters, and tripling the Homestead Tax Credit.
- Supporters said the plan aims to provide immediate relief and prioritize transparency ahead of the 2026 legislative session, which starts in a week, according to Iowa House Democrats.
- Ahead of the 2026 legislative session, Iowa House Democrats positioned property-tax relief as a main focal point, with Rep. Jacoby and the caucus emphasizing immediate relief in public remarks.
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Iowa House Democrats propose property tax rebates, limiting growth
With the 2026 legislative session set to start in a week, Iowa House Democrats introduced their plan Monday to tackle one of the biggest issues heading into the year — how to lower Iowans’ property taxes.
House Democrats propose property tax plan ahead of legislative session
DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa House Democrats proposed a property tax plan on Monday that would limit property tax increases to 4% annually and freeze property taxes for seniors. District 74 State Representative Dave Jacoby of Coralville said property taxes in the state have grown faster than inflation. House Minority Leader Brian Meyer of District 33 [...]
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