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Special Library Levy

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.

Video: Funding for Your Library: the Special Library Levy, 2004.  The video is a recording of a program for library directors and trustees considering whether to pursue the special library levy.  To borrow it, contact rinda.kramme@lib.state.ia.us and ask for VH11261.

The Mar-Apr-May 2007 issue of Footnotes (below) includes a front page article about the special library levy.


Additional Information
  • Cities with the Library Levy

    Lists cities that have passed the levy as of July 1, 2006. Source: Iowa Department of Management. The updated list will be available July 1, 2008.

  • More About the Library Levy

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

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  • Potential Funding

    Excel spreadsheet showing how much funding the levy would generate by city at $0.27 per $1,000 assessed property valuation (far right hand column shows the amount). Source: Iowa Department of Management, 2004.

  • 2007 Mar-Apr-May Footnotes
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