Des Moines Register

Des Moines leaders hit pause on a plan to revise the city’s tax abatement program, which could include allocating revenue to support initiatives that help low-income homeowners pay for repairs or invest in affordable housing. City Council members and staff instead agreed to hold a public roundtable discussion with developers, builders, and staff to discuss next steps, though officials did not finalize a date.

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