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Council forwards 2026 property tax levy ordinances to second reading; average city share about $12.80 per parcel
Summary
The council held the first reading on the 2026 property tax levy and voted unanimously to forward two draft ordinances to a second reading. Staff said the proposed levy would raise $5.92 million and represent about $12.80 per parcel citywide on average.
At a public hearing and first reading, the Des Moines City Council discussed the proposed 2026 property tax levy and voted unanimously to forward two draft ordinances to a second reading.
Finance Director Jeff Friend explained that the proposed levy amount for 2026 is $5,920,297, which includes an allowable 1% increase (roughly $57,875) and amounts associated with new construction and refund adjustments. Friend said assessed…
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