Floyd County, IA Property Taxes (2026)

Floyd County owners pay a median of $1,854 a year on a median home value of $133,300, an effective rate of 1.39%. That's the 37th-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

1.39%

37th highest of 99 in IA

Median annual bill

$1,854

~$155/month

Median home value

$133,300

Iowa county median

1.34%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Floyd County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Floyd County's 1.39% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$1,853
Savings at 10–15% off
$185–$278
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Floyd County vs. Iowa vs. U.S. property tax rates

Floyd County1.39%
Iowa county median1.34%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Floyd County's effective property tax rate is 1.39%, vs. 1.34% for the median Iowa county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 37th 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 Floyd County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Floyd 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 $1,854 bill, 10–15% off is $185–$278 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Iowa

Iowa homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Floyd 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 Floyd County, Iowa?
The median effective property tax rate in Floyd County is 1.39%: a median annual bill of $1,854 on a median home value of $133,300. That's the 37th-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 Floyd County?
The median Floyd County property tax bill is $1,854 a year, about $155 a month, compared with a Iowa county median of $1,976.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Floyd County?
The deadline to appeal in Floyd County is April 25 – May 5. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Floyd County a high property tax area?
Floyd County's 1.39% effective rate is above the Iowa county median of 1.34% and above the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 37th-highest rate of 99 Iowa counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Floyd County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Mitchell County

Rate: 1.16%

Median bill: $1,897

Butler County

Rate: 1.38%

Median bill: $2,158

Cerro Gordo County

Rate: 1.50%

Median bill: $2,305

Chickasaw County

Rate: 1.10%

Median bill: $1,804

Bremer County

Rate: 1.35%

Median bill: $2,796

Howard County

Rate: 1.30%

Median bill: $1,744

Worth County

Rate: 1.08%

Median bill: $1,530

Franklin County

Rate: 1.35%

Median bill: $1,597

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