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Linn County, IA Property Tax Calculator
Linn County homeowners pay a median $3,547 a year in property tax, 1.66% of a median $214,300 home: above Iowa's 1.39% and the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in Linn County by home value, at 1.66%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $110,000 | $1,821 | $152 |
| $160,000 | $2,648 | $221 |
| $210,000 | $3,476 | $290 |
| $320,000 | $5,296 | $441 |
| $430,000 | $7,117 | $593 |
Linn County against Iowa and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linn County | 1.66% | $3,547 | $214,300 | $77,649 |
| 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 Linn 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 Linn County?
The effective rate is 1.66%: a median $3,547 a year on a median $214,300 home. That's the 2nd highest of the 11 Iowa counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Linn County?
About $6,620 a year, $552 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Linn 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 Linn 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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