The City of Dubuque Housing and Community Development Department is reminding residents and property owners that the deadline for Urban Revitalization applications for property improvements completed in calendar year 2025 is approaching. All applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Feb. 2, 2026.

The City of Dubuque Urban Revitalization Program encourages the revitalization and improvement of properties within designated areas, promoting investment in residential and commercial properties and contributing to the overall enhancement of our community. This initiative provides eligible property owners with a 10-year property tax exemption on the increased valuation of the property, if the improvements made to the structure within the calendar year result in an increase of 10% or more to the property’s assessed value. Improvements to eligible commercial properties may receive a three-year property tax exemption on the increased valuation, if improvements made to the structure within the calendar year increase the property’s assessed value by 15%.

To take advantage of this benefit, interested individuals must submit their completed Urban Revitalization applications to the City of Dubuque Housing and Community Development Department by the deadline. Late submissions will not be considered.

For detailed information on eligibility criteria, required documentation, and the application process, please visit cityofdubuque.org/UrbanRevitalization or contact Urban Development and Housing Rehabilitation Project Manager Maddy Haverland at mh******@***********ue.org or 563.690.6102.