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HF 539Died when the session ended · January 30, 2024

Relating to requirements for the split and consolidation of parcels

Sponsored by the House Local Government Committee

Topics:Cities & countiesTaxes

Same legislation: SSB 1093, HSB 163, SF 355

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Also covers SSB 1093 and HSB 163 and SF 355.

Where it is now

  1. Done: IntroducedFebruary 15, 2023
  2. Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 15, 2023
  3. Done: House committeeFebruary 28, 2023
  4. Stopped: Passes the HouseDied when the General Assembly ended
  5. Next: Senate committee
  6. Next: Passes the Senate
  7. Next: To the Governor
  8. Next: Signed into law

Died when the session ended The 2024 session adjourned on April 19, 2024, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

AI summary County officials cannot approve splitting or combining pieces of land unless the property is completely paid up on its taxes and other local fees. This rule applies to any land that is still in a redemption period following a tax sale. Owners must ensure there are no unpaid assessments or taxes before they can change how their land is divided or joined.1

Read the official explanation

This bill provides that a county assessor or county auditor, as applicable, shall not approve a split or consolidation, as each is defined in the bill, for which a plat of survey or acquisition plat is not required, unless each parcel involved in the split or consolidation is not within the redemption period following a tax sale and is free from unpaid property taxes, special assessments, and drainage assessments for which a waiver or abatement has not been approved.

Full bill text2

House subcommittee

Named January 10, 2024. On January 16, 2024 it recommended passage. Vote Total: 2-0.

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Iowa Code it changes

Creates§354.28

Amends§354.2

How the Code works3

Lobbying

7 for · 3 against · 18 undecided · Who →

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