By Sam Parsons

The Oskaloosa City Council held a special meeting last night to conduct a public hearing for their proposed property tax levy for Fiscal Year 2025-26. The city’s property tax levy was set at approximately $14.46 per $1,000 of assessed valuation, a decrease of roughly $0.95 from last year; however, due to projected increases in valuation, residents are expected to have to pay 5.6% more in property taxes. City Clerk and Finance Director Pamela Nimtz explained some of the mechanisms behind the changes.

The council also set the date for the public hearing they will conduct for their FY2026 budget. That will happen on April 21, 2025 at 6pm.