IowaIA
Effective tax rate
1.39%
Median home value
$189,700
Median annual tax
$2,636
National rank
#12
Counties
99
Counties in Iowa
Lyon County
1.30%Median value: $244,425
Osceola County
1.30%Median value: $147,726
Mahaska County
1.30%Median value: $202,787
Keokuk County
1.30%Median value: $257,848
Washington County
1.30%Median value: $161,148
Marion County
1.30%Median value: $216,209
Cass County
1.30%Median value: $119,510
Montgomery County
1.29%Median value: $245,796
Adams County
1.29%Median value: $149,097
Union County
1.29%Median value: $204,158
Clarke County
1.29%Median value: $259,219
Madison County
1.29%Median value: $162,519
Adair County
1.29%Median value: $217,580
Guthrie County
1.29%Median value: $120,881
Audubon County
1.29%Median value: $175,942
Shelby County
1.29%Median value: $231,003
Harrison County
1.29%Median value: $134,304
Monona County
1.29%Median value: $189,364
Davis County
1.28%Median value: $247,167
Appanoose County
1.28%Median value: $150,468
Monroe County
1.28%Median value: $205,529
Lucas County
1.28%Median value: $260,590
Wayne County
1.28%Median value: $163,890
Decatur County
1.28%Median value: $218,951
Ringgold County
1.28%Median value: $122,252
Taylor County
1.28%Median value: $177,313
Page County
1.28%Median value: $232,374
Fremont County
1.28%Median value: $135,675
Mills County
1.28%Median value: $190,735
Allamakee County
1.27%Median value: $151,839
Winneshiek County
1.27%Median value: $206,900
Delaware County
1.27%Median value: $261,961
Jackson County
1.27%Median value: $165,262
Cedar County
1.27%Median value: $220,322
Muscatine County
1.27%Median value: $123,623
Louisa County
1.27%Median value: $178,684
Henry County
1.27%Median value: $233,745
Jefferson County
1.27%Median value: $137,046
Van Buren County
1.27%Median value: $192,106
Boone County
1.26%Median value: $153,210
Calhoun County
1.26%Median value: $208,271
Pocahontas County
1.26%Median value: $263,332
Webster County
1.26%Median value: $166,633
Butler County
1.26%Median value: $221,693
Floyd County
1.26%Median value: $124,994
Mitchell County
1.26%Median value: $180,055
Howard County
1.26%Median value: $235,116
Chickasaw County
1.26%Median value: $138,417
Fayette County
1.26%Median value: $193,477
Clayton County
1.26%Median value: $248,538
Clay County
1.25%Median value: $154,581
O'Brien County
1.25%Median value: $209,642
Sioux County
1.25%Median value: $264,703
Plymouth County
1.25%Median value: $168,004
Cherokee County
1.25%Median value: $223,064
Buena Vista County
1.25%Median value: $126,365
Sac County
1.25%Median value: $181,426
Ida County
1.25%Median value: $236,487
Crawford County
1.25%Median value: $139,788
Carroll County
1.25%Median value: $194,849
Greene County
1.25%Median value: $249,909
Hardin County
1.24%Median value: $155,952
Hamilton County
1.24%Median value: $211,013
Wright County
1.24%Median value: $114,314
Hancock County
1.24%Median value: $169,375
Winnebago County
1.24%Median value: $224,436
Kossuth County
1.24%Median value: $127,736
Humboldt County
1.24%Median value: $182,797
Pocahontas County
1.24%Median value: $237,858
Palo Alto County
1.24%Median value: $141,159
Emmet County
1.24%Median value: $196,220
Dickinson County
1.24%Median value: $251,280
Jasper County
1.23%Median value: $212,384
Webster County
1.23%Median value: $115,685
Bremer County
1.23%Median value: $170,746
Buchanan County
1.23%Median value: $225,807
Benton County
1.23%Median value: $129,107
Jones County
1.23%Median value: $184,168
Iowa County
1.23%Median value: $239,229
Poweshiek County
1.23%Median value: $142,530
Tama County
1.23%Median value: $197,591
Grundy County
1.23%Median value: $252,651
Dubuque County
1.22%Median value: $213,755
Story County
1.22%Median value: $117,056
Pottawattamie County
1.22%Median value: $172,117
Dallas County
1.22%Median value: $227,178
Warren County
1.22%Median value: $130,478
Cerro Gordo County
1.22%Median value: $185,539
Clinton County
1.22%Median value: $240,600
Des Moines County
1.22%Median value: $143,901
Lee County
1.22%Median value: $198,962
Wapello County
1.22%Median value: $254,022
Marshall County
1.22%Median value: $157,323
Polk County
1.21%Median value: $186,910
Linn County
1.21%Median value: $241,971
Scott County
1.21%Median value: $145,272
Johnson County
1.21%Median value: $200,333
Black Hawk County
1.21%Median value: $255,394
Woodbury County
1.21%Median value: $158,694
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Iowa has an effective property tax rate of 1.39%, ranking #12 highest in the nation. The median home value is $189,700, and the median annual property tax payment is $2,636.
Property taxes in Iowa are above the national median rate of 1.02%. Homeowners should factor this higher rate into their housing costs when budgeting or comparing to other states.
Property tax exemptions in Iowa
Iowa offers several property tax exemptions to eligible homeowners. Common exemptions include homestead exemptions for primary residences, senior citizen exemptions for residents over 65, veteran exemptions for military service members, and disability exemptions. Contact your county assessor's office for specific eligibility requirements and application deadlines.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Iowa?
Iowa has an effective property tax rate of 1.39%, ranking #12 highest in the nation. The median annual property tax payment is $2,636 on a $189,700 home.
How does Iowa property tax compare to the national average?
The national median effective property tax rate is 1.02%. Iowa's rate of 1.39% is above the national median of 1.02%, meaning homeowners in Iowa pay more relative to their home values.
Which county in Iowa has the highest property tax?
Lyon County has the highest effective property tax rate in Iowa at 1.30%.
Which county in Iowa has the lowest property tax?
Woodbury County has the lowest effective property tax rate in Iowa at 1.21%.
What property tax exemptions are available in Iowa?
Iowa offers several property tax exemptions including homestead exemptions for primary residences, senior citizen exemptions for residents over 65, veteran exemptions for military service members, and disability exemptions. Contact your county assessor's office for specific eligibility requirements.