Polk County expected to pass budget that will raise trash fees and most property tax bills The tentative Polk County budget for 2024-25 is expected to pass Monday after a final public hearing. Here's why many will be paying more. 09/15/2024 - 12:15 am | View Link
Polk County to build up to 50 houses to fight homelessness The city of Des Moines is preparing to provide at least one vacant property to a Polk County initiative to build up to 50 homes for unsheltered people ... 09/13/2024 - 12:33 am | View Link
Polk County plans to lower property tax rates by 1%, but owners will likely still pay more Even with the 1% reduction, most property tax bills will rise because of increased values. And garbage collection fees are rising more than 63%. 09/8/2024 - 12:02 am | View Link