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Pella schedules public hearing April 7 on proposed FY26-27 maximum property tax levy of $11.33
Summary
Council set a public hearing for April 7 to consider a proposed maximum property tax levy of $11.33 per $1,000 for FY26-27; staff stressed the maximum is not the final levy and Council may adopt a lower rate after budget hearings.
The Pella City Council on March 3 set a public hearing for 5:30 p.m. on April 7, 2026 to consider the proposed maximum property tax levy for fiscal year 2026–2027.
The resolution establishing the hearing (Resolution No. 7017) set a proposed maximum levy of $11.33 per $1,000 of taxable valuation, composed of an operational levy of $10.40 and a debt service levy of $0.93. Staff explained that although taxable valuations increased 9.9% compared to the prior year, state legislation reduces the General Fund operating levy, leaving a net taxable valuation increase of 6.7% for FY27. The recommended maximum rate is intended to provide financial flexibility while Council completes budget deliberations.
Finance staff emphasized the proposed maximum levy is the ceiling that may be adopted; the council may adopt a lower final levy following budget hearings scheduled for March 30–31. The County Auditor will mail notices of the proposed maximum levy to property owners as required by state law.
Next steps: public notice will be mailed by the County Auditor and the council will hold the public hearing April 7 before adopting a final levy at a subsequent meeting.
