On May 4, 2023, Governor Reynolds signed House File 718, establishing a homestead tax exemption for claimants 65 years of age or older. In addition to the homestead tax credit, eligible claimants who own the home they live in and are 65 years of age or older on or before January 1 of the assessment year are now eligible for a homestead tax exemption. For the assessment year beginning on January 1, 2023, the exemption is for $3,250 of taxable value. For assessment years beginning on or after January 1, 2024, the exemption is for $6,500 of taxable value.

Conservation Board April 18, 2023 Meeting Minutes

Veterans Affairs Commission April 18, 2023 meeting minutes

Board of Health May 17, 2023 Meeting Agenda

Conservation Board May 16, 2023 Meeting Agenda

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors voted to increase the County’s recommended minimum wage by 69 cents to $12.25 per hour, effective Saturday, July 1, 2023. The Board of Supervisors used Consumer Price Index data to set the increase, which is based on inflation.

Though the wage increase is symbolic in nature and unenforceable under State law, the Supervisors approved the increase to remain in line with the Board’s vote in September 2015 to begin phased increases. The Board of Supervisors has voted to increase the minimum wage in Johnson County since 2015.

The Johnson County Empowerment/Early Childhood Iowa Area Board is accepting applications for School Ready Scholarships for the 2023-2024 school year. The School Ready Scholarship program can assist parents in paying for a quality preschool experience for their child.