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Black Hawk County, IA Property Tax Calculator
Black Hawk County homeowners pay a median $2,842 a year in property tax, 1.50% of a median $188,900 home: above Iowa's 1.39% and the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in Black Hawk County by home value, at 1.50%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $90,000 | $1,354 | $113 |
| $140,000 | $2,106 | $175 |
| $190,000 | $2,858 | $238 |
| $280,000 | $4,211 | $351 |
| $380,000 | $5,715 | $476 |
Black Hawk County against Iowa and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Hawk County | 1.50% | $2,842 | $188,900 | $66,417 |
| Iowa | 1.39% | $2,897 | $208,000 | $75,059 |
| United States | 0.94% | $3,119 | $332,700 | $80,734 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Black Hawk County, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at the county's median home value and rate.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Black Hawk County?
The effective rate is 1.50%: a median $2,842 a year on a median $188,900 home. That's the 5th highest of the 11 Iowa counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Black Hawk County?
About $6,016 a year, $501 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Black Hawk County compare with the rest of Iowa?
Its rate is above the state's 1.39%. Across Iowa, covered counties range from 1.23% to 1.68%.
How do I lower my Black Hawk County property tax?
Apply for every exemption you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption, and appeal your assessment if it is higher than comparable homes sold nearby; the county assessor explains the deadlines.
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