Iowa Property Tax Rates by County (2026)
Compare effective property tax rates across 99 Iowa counties. Homeowners who believe their property is over-assessed can appeal their assessment. The deadline to appeal is April 25 – May 5.
Effective Tax Rate
1.34%
Higher than the national median of 1.02%
Median Home Value
$148,600
Median Annual Tax Bill
$1,976
How Are Property Taxes Calculated in Iowa?
Property taxes in Iowa are based on the assessed value of your property multiplied by local tax rates set by school districts, municipalities, and other taxing authorities. The median effective tax rate across Iowa counties is 1.34%, which is above the national median of 1.02%.
If you believe your property's assessed value is too high, you have the right to appeal the assessment.
All 99 Iowa Counties
| County | Eff. Tax Rate | Median Home Value | Median Annual Tax Bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adair County → | 1.32% | $140,600 | $1,858 |
| Adams County → | 1.27% | $116,900 | $1,479 |
| Allamakee County → | 1.22% | $171,900 | $2,103 |
| Appanoose County → | 1.25% | $119,800 | $1,501 |
| Audubon County → | 1.23% | $110,400 | $1,353 |
| Benton County → | 1.32% | $198,400 | $2,627 |
| Black Hawk County → | 1.53% | $182,400 | $2,790 |
| Boone County → | 1.43% | $191,200 | $2,741 |
| Bremer County → | 1.35% | $207,200 | $2,796 |
| Buchanan County → | 1.33% | $171,400 | $2,286 |
| Buena Vista County → | 1.24% | $146,900 | $1,822 |
| Butler County → | 1.38% | $156,500 | $2,158 |
| Calhoun County → | 1.32% | $114,400 | $1,506 |
| Carroll County → | 1.05% | $175,700 | $1,849 |
| Cass County → | 1.43% | $133,300 | $1,904 |
| Cedar County → | 1.22% | $199,700 | $2,433 |
| Cerro Gordo County → | 1.50% | $154,100 | $2,305 |
| Cherokee County → | 1.08% | $145,100 | $1,561 |
| Chickasaw County → | 1.10% | $164,400 | $1,804 |
| Clarke County → | 1.46% | $160,200 | $2,335 |
| Clay County → | 1.18% | $171,500 | $2,028 |
| Clayton County → | 1.38% | $155,700 | $2,149 |
| Clinton County → | 1.55% | $153,800 | $2,382 |
| Crawford County → | 1.32% | $136,300 | $1,799 |
| Dallas County → | 1.45% | $333,400 | $4,849 |
| Davis County → | 1.52% | $146,000 | $2,217 |
| Decatur County → | 1.69% | $109,500 | $1,856 |
| Delaware County → | 1.34% | $168,700 | $2,266 |
| Des Moines County → | 1.53% | $137,000 | $2,097 |
| Dickinson County → | 0.98% | $251,600 | $2,458 |
| Dubuque County → | 1.26% | $226,100 | $2,848 |
| Emmet County → | 1.48% | $106,200 | $1,570 |
| Fayette County → | 1.32% | $130,800 | $1,721 |
| Floyd County → | 1.39% | $133,300 | $1,854 |
| Franklin County → | 1.35% | $118,500 | $1,597 |
| Fremont County → | 1.30% | $147,500 | $1,918 |
| Greene County → | 1.20% | $140,500 | $1,682 |
| Grundy County → | 1.07% | $180,500 | $1,929 |
| Guthrie County → | 1.33% | $163,900 | $2,172 |
| Hamilton County → | 1.37% | $132,300 | $1,807 |
| Hancock County → | 1.19% | $129,300 | $1,541 |
| Hardin County → | 1.43% | $113,000 | $1,613 |
| Harrison County → | 1.34% | $165,300 | $2,214 |
| Henry County → | 1.61% | $148,600 | $2,394 |
| Howard County → | 1.30% | $133,900 | $1,744 |
| Humboldt County → | 1.29% | $146,900 | $1,889 |
| Ida County → | 1.06% | $108,800 | $1,158 |
| Iowa County → | 1.35% | $189,800 | $2,560 |
| Jackson County → | 1.25% | $170,000 | $2,129 |
| Jasper County → | 1.42% | $176,800 | $2,518 |
| Jefferson County → | 1.49% | $161,200 | $2,397 |
| Johnson County → | 1.56% | $293,100 | $4,587 |
| Jones County → | 1.30% | $183,400 | $2,381 |
| Keokuk County → | 1.33% | $112,200 | $1,491 |
| Kossuth County → | 1.06% | $135,100 | $1,437 |
| Lee County → | 1.50% | $123,600 | $1,855 |
| Linn County → | 1.66% | $204,400 | $3,396 |
| Louisa County → | 1.27% | $137,600 | $1,752 |
| Lucas County → | 1.48% | $117,000 | $1,732 |
| Lyon County → | 0.92% | $215,600 | $1,983 |
| Madison County → | 1.55% | $236,900 | $3,681 |
| Mahaska County → | 1.39% | $140,900 | $1,956 |
| Marion County → | 1.29% | $211,100 | $2,727 |
| Marshall County → | 1.51% | $134,100 | $2,030 |
| Mills County → | 1.46% | $228,700 | $3,334 |
| Mitchell County → | 1.16% | $164,100 | $1,897 |
| Monona County → | 1.15% | $122,600 | $1,412 |
| Monroe County → | 1.52% | $135,900 | $2,065 |
| Montgomery County → | 1.79% | $109,900 | $1,968 |
| Muscatine County → | 1.55% | $172,400 | $2,667 |
| O'Brien County → | 0.99% | $158,900 | $1,572 |
| Osceola County → | 1.05% | $123,800 | $1,302 |
| Page County → | 1.43% | $120,000 | $1,721 |
| Palo Alto County → | 1.23% | $119,300 | $1,471 |
| Plymouth County → | 1.08% | $218,600 | $2,363 |
| Pocahontas County → | 1.14% | $93,300 | $1,066 |
| Polk County → | 1.76% | $248,400 | $4,364 |
| Pottawattamie County → | 1.61% | $183,600 | $2,961 |
| Poweshiek County → | 1.28% | $184,200 | $2,362 |
| Ringgold County → | 1.27% | $150,300 | $1,909 |
| Sac County → | 1.03% | $138,400 | $1,423 |
| Scott County → | 1.52% | $212,500 | $3,221 |
| Shelby County → | 1.27% | $156,200 | $1,976 |
| Sioux County → | 1.16% | $235,600 | $2,722 |
| Story County → | 1.47% | $243,600 | $3,586 |
| Tama County → | 1.39% | $139,900 | $1,945 |
| Taylor County → | 1.21% | $109,700 | $1,329 |
| Union County → | 1.79% | $117,800 | $2,108 |
| Van Buren County → | 1.20% | $118,800 | $1,427 |
| Wapello County → | 1.64% | $112,900 | $1,854 |
| Warren County → | 1.50% | $252,800 | $3,797 |
| Washington County → | 1.35% | $199,600 | $2,688 |
| Wayne County → | 1.35% | $102,300 | $1,377 |
| Webster County → | 1.48% | $138,500 | $2,047 |
| Winnebago County → | 1.36% | $132,300 | $1,800 |
| Winneshiek County → | 1.16% | $239,000 | $2,784 |
| Woodbury County → | 1.48% | $172,000 | $2,542 |
| Worth County → | 1.08% | $142,300 | $1,530 |
| Wright County → | 1.54% | $109,800 | $1,695 |
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Key Highlights
Highest Tax Rate
1.79%
Union County
Lowest Tax Rate
0.92%
Lyon County
Highest Tax Bill
$4,849
Dallas County
Lowest Tax Bill
$1,066
Pocahontas County
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- Review your annual assessment notice from your local assessor.
- File your appeal before the deadline (April 25 – May 5).
- Gather evidence: recent comparable sales, photos of property condition issues, and any independent appraisals.
- Attend a hearing or submit your evidence for review.
- Receive a decision on your assessed value.
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