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Special Library Levy

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The special library levy (also called the 27 cent levy) is a potential source of additional funding for public libraries allowed by the Code of Iowa, 384.12 (21). The Code allows cities to levy an additional tax of up to $0.27 per $1,000 assessed property valuation for support of a public library. There is a petition and referendum required to pass the levy.

The Oct-Dec 2010 issue of Footnotes (below) included a front page article about the special library levy.


Additional Information
  • Cities with the Library Levy

    Lists the 79 cities that have passed the levy as of June 15, 2010. Source: Iowa Department of Management.

  • More About the Library Levy

    Explains the steps involved and includes a sample petition, ethics information and language from the Code of Iowa.

  • City Tax Rates and Library Levies

    City tax rates and assessed valuation, by county, including the minimum funding amount ($.0675 per thousand) and the amount that could be generated by the $.27 special levy.

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Sandy Dixon — last modified Jun 08, 2011 03:41 PM