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Property tax in Iowa: rates, averages, and deductions

State averages from Census ACS, deduction data from IRS SOI, and county rankings below.

Avg property tax
$2,073
annual, median
Avg home value
$149,558
Avg mortgage deduction
Pending
IRS SOI
% claiming mortgage deduction
Pending
IRS SOI

Highest property tax counties

  1. 1.Dallas County$4,664
  2. 2.Johnson County$4,451
  3. 3.Polk County$4,208
  4. 4.Warren County$3,667
  5. 5.Madison County$3,530
  6. 6.Story County$3,453
  7. 7.Linn County$3,262
  8. 8.Mills County$3,173
  9. 9.Scott County$3,108
  10. 10.Pottawattamie County$2,898

Lowest property tax counties

  1. 1.Pocahontas County$1,054
  2. 2.Ida County$1,147
  3. 3.Osceola County$1,170
  4. 4.Audubon County$1,223
  5. 5.Monona County$1,301
  6. 6.Sac County$1,316
  7. 7.Taylor County$1,325
  8. 8.Kossuth County$1,357
  9. 9.Wayne County$1,392
  10. 10.Van Buren County$1,400

Frequently asked questions

What is the average property tax in Iowa?

Census ACS median property tax in Iowa is around $2,073 per year. Effective rate varies by county.

Can I deduct property taxes on my federal return?

The SALT deduction (state and local taxes, including property tax) is capped under current federal law. IRS SOI shows the average Iowa filer who claimed the property tax deduction took not yet imported.

Can I appeal my property tax assessment?

Yes in every state, though the process varies. Start with your county assessor's website for timelines and grounds for appeal. A successful appeal reduces your assessed value and the tax bill that flows from it.

Data sources

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