Greene County, IA Property Taxes (2026)

Greene County owners pay a median of $1,682 a year on a median home value of $140,500, an effective rate of 1.20%. That's the 78th-highest rate of 99 Iowa counties with Census data, below 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

1.20%

78th highest of 99 in IA

Median annual bill

$1,682

~$140/month

Median home value

$140,500

Iowa county median

1.34%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Greene County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Greene County's 1.20% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$1,686
Savings at 10–15% off
$169–$253
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Greene County vs. Iowa vs. U.S. property tax rates

Greene County1.20%
Iowa county median1.34%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Greene County's effective property tax rate is 1.20%, vs. 1.34% for the median Iowa county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 78th 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 Greene County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Greene 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 $1,682 bill, 10–15% off is $168–$252 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Iowa

Iowa homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Greene 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 Greene County, Iowa?
The median effective property tax rate in Greene County is 1.20%: a median annual bill of $1,682 on a median home value of $140,500. That's the 78th-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 Greene County?
The median Greene County property tax bill is $1,682 a year, about $140 a month, compared with a Iowa county median of $1,976.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Greene County?
The deadline to appeal in Greene County is April 25 – May 5. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Greene County a high property tax area?
Greene County's 1.20% effective rate is below the Iowa county median of 1.34% and above the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 78th-highest rate of 99 Iowa counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Greene County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Boone County

Rate: 1.43%

Median bill: $2,741

Carroll County

Rate: 1.05%

Median bill: $1,849

Guthrie County

Rate: 1.33%

Median bill: $2,172

Calhoun County

Rate: 1.32%

Median bill: $1,506

Webster County

Rate: 1.48%

Median bill: $2,047

Dallas County

Rate: 1.45%

Median bill: $4,849

Audubon County

Rate: 1.23%

Median bill: $1,353

Hamilton County

Rate: 1.37%

Median bill: $1,807

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