Buena Vista County Sets Public Hearing on Proposed Property Tax Levy

Buena Vista County posted an official notice on March 11, 2026 announcing a public hearing on its proposed property tax levy for Fiscal Year 2026–2027, the period running July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.

The notice, published on the county's public notices page, indicates the hearing is scheduled for a Wednesday, though the complete date, time, and location had not been confirmed as of publication. Residents seeking to attend or submit comments should consult the full notice text on the Buena Vista County official website or contact the County Auditor's office directly for those details. The proposed levy amounts and any comparison with the prior fiscal year's figures were also not available in the notice excerpt released this week.

The announcement appears alongside several other active county notices, including a reminder that property taxes for the current fiscal year are due March 31, 2026, and a notice regarding Treasurer office closures. The county's public notices page also lists items ranging from motorcycle license testing returning to Buena Vista County to the Storm Lake Community School special unofficial election results, reflecting a busy period for county administration.

Property tax levy hearings are a standard part of Iowa's local government budgeting process, giving residents the opportunity to weigh in before the county board formally adopts a levy rate. The FY2026–2027 levy will fund county operations for the 12-month period beginning this July. Once the full hearing details are confirmed, residents should expect to find the location and any public comment procedures posted to the county's notices page at buenavistacounty.iowa.gov.