Property Tax

Due Dates

• Property taxes may be paid in full in September each year or split into two installments:
  • The first half is due September 1st and becomes delinquent October 1st.
  • The second half is due March 1st of the following year and becomes delinquent April 1st.

Delinquent parcels are assessed an interest penalty that accrues each month the parcel remains delinquent.

Payment Methods

• In office with cash, check, debit card or credit card (debit and credit cards accepted for an additional fee)
  • There is a drop box for payments in the horseshoe on the south side of the courthouse.
• Mail
• Online

Pay Taxes Online

Pay your property taxes online with an eCheck for only .25 cents (which is less than a postage stamp!) or you can pay in-office with a debit card (accepted for an additional fee or a credit card for 2.5% of the total amount due).

Accepted Credit Cards (debit and credit cards accepted for an additional fee)

• MasterCard
• Visa
• Discover

Notice of Delinquent Taxes

The law requires:

• A notice will be sent to property owners who have outstanding taxes as of November 1st and May 1st.
• A notice of the annual tax sale shall be mailed no later than May 1st to the person in whose name the parcel subject to sale is taxed.
• Payments for redemption from tax sales must be paid by guaranteed funds. The rate of interest required by Iowa law to be paid on a redemption is 2% per month.

Delinquent taxes will not be advertised in the paper until June 1st, but the publication fee is added May 1st, no exceptions.

Property Tax Credits

Elderly and Disabled Tax Credit

***Important: Claimants of the elderly and disabled credit MUST file a claim EACH year in order to receive the (maximum) benefit of the tax credit.***

• The Iowa legislature allows a property tax credit based on total household income for residents of Iowa, aged 65 and older, or age 18 and older and totally disabled.
• The income is based on prior year income. The total household income for 2025 must be less than $26,895.
• The income requirements change annually. Claimants can receive a maximum tax credit up to $1000.
• To file for this credit, complete and return this form to the office: 2026 Iowa Property Tax Credit Claim form.
  • It must be returned to the office before June 1st.

Over age 70: Those age 70 or older who don't qualify under the above listed amount may still qualify for a property tax credit. Those over age 70 can apply based on the federal poverty level guidelines as set by the Department of Revenue. The income guidelines are slightly higher than the 65+ credit, but it does work differenlty than the traditional credit. The 70+ tax credit acts as a "freeze" on the assessed property value once the base is established and other credits are taken into consideration. The first year a household qualifies will act as the base amount for the property tax freeze. Below are the income guidelines for this category:

2025 Household Income Guidelines for Persons Age 70 and Over

For families/household with more than 8 persons, add $13,750 for each additional person.

Mobile /Manufactured Home Reduced Tax Rate:

• The Iowa legislature allows a property tax credit based on total household income for residents of Iowa, aged 23 and older, or age 18 and older and totally disabled. Iowa Resident as of December 31, 2025.
• Total 2025 household income must be less than $26,895.
• Rented the property during any part of 2025.

Military Exemptions, Homestead Credits, and Tax Abatements:

• Military exemptions, homestead credits, and tax abatements are administered by the County Assessor's Office. Contact the Assessor's page or office for further assistance.