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Ames City holds required public hearing on proposed 2026–27 property tax levy; no public speakers
Summary
City staff reviewed how valuation changes and rollback adjustments affect the city portion of property tax bills, provided an online calculator for residents, and the council closed the hearing after receiving no public comments; a second hearing is scheduled April 14.
The Ames City Council opened a statutorily required public hearing on the proposed property tax levy for fiscal year July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, on March 24, 2026, heard a staff presentation on valuation changes and rollback calculations, and closed the hearing after no members of the public spoke.
Corey, a city staff presenter, said the city collected "about $37,600,000" in property taxes last year and explained how valuation changes affect the levy rate. "The effective tax rate of $9.72" was cited as the rate that would apply if the city collected the same dollars as the current year but values changed, and Corey said the proposed levy would result in…
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