Davis County, IA Property Taxes (2026)

Davis County owners pay a median of $2,217 a year on a median home value of $146,000, an effective rate of 1.52%. That's the 16th-highest rate of 99 Iowa counties with Census data, above the Iowa county median of 1.34%.

Updated October 2026 · Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023)

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Effective tax rate

1.52%

16th highest of 99 in IA

Median annual bill

$2,217

~$185/month

Median home value

$146,000

Iowa county median

1.34%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Davis County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Davis County's 1.52% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$2,219
Savings at 10–15% off
$222–$333
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Davis County vs. Iowa vs. U.S. property tax rates

Davis County1.52%
Iowa county median1.34%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Davis County's effective property tax rate is 1.52%, vs. 1.34% for the median Iowa county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 16th of 99 in Iowa. Effective rate = median tax bill ÷ median home value, so it already reflects typical exemptions. (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023))

How to appeal your property taxes in Davis County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

    Check the assessed value from the Davis County Assessor. Compare it to recent sales of similar homes nearby.

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Davis County deadline is April 25 – May 5. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment year.

  3. 3

    Gather evidence

    Recent comparable sales, photos of condition issues, repair estimates or an independent appraisal.

  4. 4

    Present your case

    Submit evidence or attend a hearing with the County Assessor.

  5. 5

    Get your decision

    If you win, your assessed value and bill go down. On a $2,217 bill, 10–15% off is $222–$333 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Iowa

Iowa homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Davis County Assessor for amounts.

Homestead exemption

For your primary residence. Reduces the value used to calculate your bill.

Senior / over-65

Many states add an exemption or freeze for owners 65 and older.

Disability

For homeowners with qualifying disabilities, often similar to the over-65 benefit.

Veterans

Disabled veterans may get partial or full exemptions depending on rating.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Davis County, Iowa?
The median effective property tax rate in Davis County is 1.52%: a median annual bill of $2,217 on a median home value of $146,000. That's the 16th-highest rate of 99 Iowa counties with Census data. Your own rate depends on which city, school district and special districts you're in. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023).
How much are property taxes in Davis County?
The median Davis County property tax bill is $2,217 a year, about $185 a month, compared with a Iowa county median of $1,976.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Davis County?
The deadline to appeal in Davis County is April 25 – May 5. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Davis County a high property tax area?
Davis County's 1.52% effective rate is above the Iowa county median of 1.34% and above the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 16th-highest rate of 99 Iowa counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Davis County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Wapello County

Rate: 1.64%

Median bill: $1,854

Van Buren County

Rate: 1.20%

Median bill: $1,427

Appanoose County

Rate: 1.25%

Median bill: $1,501

Jefferson County

Rate: 1.49%

Median bill: $2,397

Monroe County

Rate: 1.52%

Median bill: $2,065

Mahaska County

Rate: 1.39%

Median bill: $1,956

Keokuk County

Rate: 1.33%

Median bill: $1,491

Henry County

Rate: 1.61%

Median bill: $2,394

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