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Altoona Faces Tax Abatement Shutdown | Des Moines News
Altoona, Iowa, faces tough choices as it prepares to shut down its popular residential tax abatement program—putting new homebuyers on notice that applications will stop in February 2027. Driven by a new state law capping annual tax increases at just 2%, the city is struggling to fund rising demands from population growth without sacrificing core services like police, fire, and road maintenance. Mayor Dean OConnor admits the move is painful but necessary, warning that without state help, even essential services could be cut—and community projects like parks and trails may be delayed for…
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