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Dubuque County, IA Property Tax Calculator
Dubuque County homeowners pay a median $2,919 a year in property tax, 1.23% of a median $237,300 home: below Iowa's 1.39% but above the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in Dubuque County by home value, at 1.23%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $120,000 | $1,476 | $123 |
| $180,000 | $2,214 | $185 |
| $240,000 | $2,952 | $246 |
| $360,000 | $4,428 | $369 |
| $470,000 | $5,781 | $482 |
Dubuque County against Iowa and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubuque County | 1.23% | $2,919 | $237,300 | $77,630 |
| 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 Dubuque 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 Dubuque County?
The effective rate is 1.23%: a median $2,919 a year on a median $237,300 home. That's the 11th highest of the 11 Iowa counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Dubuque County?
About $4,920 a year, $410 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Dubuque County compare with the rest of Iowa?
Its rate is below the state's 1.39%. Across Iowa, covered counties range from 1.23% to 1.68%.
How do I lower my Dubuque 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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