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Polk County, IA Property Tax Calculator
Polk County homeowners pay a median $4,396 a year in property tax, 1.68% of a median $262,100 home: above Iowa's 1.39% and the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in Polk County by home value, at 1.68%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $130,000 | $2,180 | $182 |
| $200,000 | $3,354 | $280 |
| $260,000 | $4,360 | $363 |
| $390,000 | $6,540 | $545 |
| $520,000 | $8,720 | $727 |
Polk County against Iowa and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polk County | 1.68% | $4,396 | $262,100 | $83,576 |
| 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 Polk 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 Polk County?
The effective rate is 1.68%: a median $4,396 a year on a median $262,100 home. That's the 1st highest of the 11 Iowa counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Polk County?
About $6,708 a year, $559 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Polk 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 Polk 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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