CountyTax

Iowa property tax rates by county

Iowa · #10 of 52 · 99 counties

1.39%state benchmark

Median annual property tax $2,897 · median home value $208,000

Above the U.S. benchmark 0.94%. First half due Sep 30, Second half due Mar 31.

When it's due in Iowa

All states
First half
Due Sep 30
Late after Oct 1 under state law — the exact cutoff time, weekend/holiday carry-over and this year's date are on your bill.
Second half
Due Mar 31
Late after Apr 1 under state law — the exact cutoff time, weekend/holiday carry-over and this year's date are on your bill.
Late penalty1.5% per month interest (18% annually) calculated to the nearest whole dollar (Iowa Code § 445.39)
Appeal windowApril 2 to April 30 to local Board of Review (Iowa Code § 441.37)

Taxes payable in 2 equal installments: 1st half due September 30 (delinquent Oct 1), 2nd half due March 31 (delinquent Apr 1). Regular annual schedule; tax year: fiscal year July 1 - June 30, bills mailed August. Source: Iowa Code § 445.36, § 445.37, § 445.39, rules checked 2026-09-19. Confirm the amount and deadline on your official tax bill.

Counties, highest rate first

Benchmark = median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value, ACS 2020–2024 5-year. Counties where the Census reports a range ("less than $200", "$10,000 or more") get no rate.