Understanding Tax Increment Financing (TIF) and Why It Matters Now
Across Iowa, communities are working to meet growing demands for housing, jobs, and infrastructure. Tax Increment Financing (TIF) plays a key role in these efforts by helping close funding gaps and unlock private investment. As state lawmakers consider potential changes to TIF, it is critical to understand how this tool supports local economic growth and helps […]
Updates from the Capitol: Heading into Overtime
Tuesday marked the 100th calendar day of the legislative session, signaling that legislators’ time in the Capitol will soon be coming to a close. Much of the recent discussion has been about property taxes as legislators continue to work towards a final compromise. Iowa House Republicans have released their most recent amendments to their property tax proposal (HF 2745), which attempts to combine several elements from […]