Des Moines, Iowa (RI) — A House committee has unanimously voted to create a state income tax credit for Iowans who install a radon mitigation system in their homes.
Radon is a colorless, odorless gas that is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. It’s the second leading cause of cancer in smokers and, according to the EPA, the entire state of Iowa is at highest risk for elevated levels of radon. Representative Austin Baeth of Des Moines says a radon mitigation system can cost up to two thousand dollars — and this state tax break of up to a thousand dollars may prompt more Iowans take action. *
Baeth says the tax break could make Iowa’s housing stock safer. *
Iowans can order a low-cost radon testing kit by calling the Iowa Radon Hotline. Click here to find more information about radon and the state’s Cancer Control Plan. Contact your local county health department or call 1-800-383-5992 to purchase a do-it-yourself, low-cost test kit. Test kits are also available for purchase from most hardware and home improvement stores.
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