What is going on? Why is this happening? It happens for different reasons in each locality across the state, but the heart of the problem is a failure to talk with local elected officials.   

So, if you are upset about your property taxes:

1. Select your community above
   
   
2. Take a look at the growth gap between property taxes and enrollment/population
   
   
3. Use our built-in email form to easily start a conversation with the people who determine your property tax bill

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Where are property taxes the highest? 

The map above shows estimated property taxes based on the consolidated property tax rates for the 100 largest cities in Iowa.  Property tax estimates are for homes with assessed values of $153,900 (the median home value in the state), $250,000, and $350,000.  Hover over a city, and an estimated total property tax bill will be provided for the three assessed values. 

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This page includes information for all school districts and counties in Iowa. Only cities with a population over 2,500 and member-requested cities are posted. If your city isn't listed, email us, and we will add it to this page. 

Messages sent through the web form will be sent to publicly posted email addresses. Some schools, cities, and counties do not post elected officials' email addresses. We have added notes above the webform for those localities. 

• Enrollment: Iowa Dept. of Education
•  Population: United States Census Bureau
•  Inflation: Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
•  Property Taxes Levied: Iowa Dept. of Management
•  Calculations by Iowans for Tax Relief

Email us if you see any data entry errors or have any questions.