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Altoona Halts Home Tax Breaks | Des Moines News
Altoona just paused its popular tax abatement program for new and improved homes — a major blow for anyone planning a build or renovation. City council voted July 20th, forced by new state law that caps property tax growth and counts construction breaks as zero growth. This affects other Des Moines-area cities too. Mayor Dean O’Connor admits it was a tough call, but necessary to avoid financial chaos and protect essential services like fire and police. New subdivisions must get council approval by Dec 21, 2024, or lose the break — home improvements won’t qualify after Feb 2, 2027. Existing…
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