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Property Valuations

This page provides information and resources related to property valuations.

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Historical Taxable Property Valuations

Taxable Valuation History by Class

This document provides State of Iowa Taxable Valuations by Class of Property and covers Assessment Years 1977 to 2021.

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Property Valuations Training

Part 1: Introduction

This is the first part of a six part series of covering the Finance and Valuation System Training.  It provides an introduction to the system.

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Part 2: Working with Tax Districts

This is the second part of a six part series of covering the Finance and Valuation System Training.  It covers adding, deleting and renaming tax districts.

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Part 3: Data Submission to DOM

This is the third part of a six part series of covering the Finance and Valuation System Training.  It covers submitting data to the Department of Management.

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Part 4: Errors and Rollback Worksheet

This is the fourth part of a six part series of covering the Finance and Valuation System Training.  It covers errors and other checks.

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Part 5: Reports

This is the fifth part of a six part series of covering the Finance and Valuation System Training.  It covers available reports.

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Part 6: Finalizing and Filing Data

This is the last part of a six part series of covering the Finance and Valuation System Training.  It covers finalizing and filing the data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are assessed property values?

The fair market value of real property determined by a city or county assessors. Aso known as assessed values and assessed valuations.

What are taxable property values?

The value of real property upon which taxes are levied. The taxable property values are assessed property values that have been adjusted to ensure that property values are comparable among jurisdictions and complies with Iowa code, and have been rolled back in response to inflation, as specified in the assessment limitation formula. Also known as taxable values and taxable valuations.

When are property valuations due?

Property valuations must be submitted by January 1 for the prior assessment year.

Staff Contact Info

Carrie Johnson
Phone Number: 515-281-5598
Ted Nellesen
Phone Number: 515-281-3705

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