Supervisors back Home-Based Iowa designation; signs could cost about $8,310 each

May 12, 2026

Mills County approved Resolution 26-18 to support the Home-Based Iowa initiative and will submit businesses for the application; program staff estimated typical signs cost $8,310 each and recommended placing four signs, while the county discussed local-sales-tax funding options for signage.

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The board approved Resolution 26-18 supporting the Home-Based Iowa initiative and staff described next steps for designation. A program manager (name given in discussion) had advised that the county typically selects four signs to mark designation, with a cost commonly quoted at $8,310 per sign. Supervisors said they would compile a list of local businesses to include in the application and discussed hosting a community event—possibly during hot-dog days at the fair or another public event—to accept the designation publicly.

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