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Iowa Property Tax Calculator
Iowa homeowners pay a median $2,897 a year in property tax, 1.39% of a median $208,000 home: the 10th highest effective rate of the 50 states and DC.
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Effective property tax rates in Iowa counties
| County | Rate | Median tax | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polk County | 1.68% | $4,396 | $262,100 |
| Linn County | 1.66% | $3,547 | $214,300 |
| Pottawattamie County | 1.57% | $3,067 | $195,700 |
| Johnson County | 1.52% | $4,681 | $308,600 |
| Black Hawk County | 1.50% | $2,842 | $188,900 |
| Scott County | 1.47% | $3,273 | $222,000 |
| Woodbury County | 1.45% | $2,656 | $183,200 |
| Warren County | 1.43% | $3,865 | $269,600 |
| Dallas County | 1.41% | $5,001 | $355,600 |
| Story County | 1.40% | $3,632 | $258,700 |
| Dubuque County | 1.23% | $2,919 | $237,300 |
Property tax in Iowa by home value, at 1.39%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $100,000 | $1,393 | $116 |
| $160,000 | $2,229 | $186 |
| $210,000 | $2,925 | $244 |
| $310,000 | $4,318 | $360 |
| $420,000 | $5,851 | $488 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Iowa, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at Iowa's median home value and rate.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Iowa?
The effective rate is 1.39%: homeowners pay a median $2,897 a year on a median $208,000 home, above the national 0.94%.
How much is property tax on a $300,000 house in Iowa?
About $4,179 a year at Iowa's effective rate, though it varies by county: from 1.23% in Dubuque County to 1.68% in Polk County.
Do Iowa homeowners with a mortgage pay more?
Owners with a mortgage report a median $3,091, against $2,633 for those without, mostly because recent buyers own pricier, more recently assessed homes.
Where can I check my Iowa property tax bill?
Your county assessor or treasurer: the assessor sets your home's taxable value and handles exemption applications; the treasurer or tax collector bills and collects.
Property tax by county in Iowa
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