Hunter
10/04/24
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors denied a tax abatement for the North Liberty Community Pantry and discussed a more uniform way of exempting non-profit entities at their meeting Wednesday.
The Pantry missed the application deadline of February 1st and asked for approval, which the board has granted to non-profits in the past.
The Daily Iowan reports Board chair Rod Sullivan said that this power to pick and choose on a case-by-case basis often brings public vexation, as the county will often believe the board stands for one faith or against another. The board agreed that their power to exempt property tax to begin with was questionable.
To remain consistent, the board says they want to adopt a formal policy like the one used in Scott County. They notify property owners that tax exemptions or abatements will not be granted for late filings. If approved the policy would provide clarity for property buyers, real estate agents, and future board members.