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Property Valuations

This page provides information and resources related to property valuations.

Recent News

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 2022.

Property Valuations Training

TIF Administration Part 1: Introduction and Background

Video provides an introduction and background to tax increment finance administration in the Local Government Valuation & Finance System

TIF Administration Part 2: Setting Up TIF Taxing Districts

Video provides information on setting up TIF taxing districts in the Local Government Valuation & Finance System.

TIF Administration Part 3: Setting Up and Modifying TIF Areas

Video provides information on setting up and modifying TIF areas in the Local Government Valuation & Finance System.

TIF Administration Part 4: TIF Valuation and Revenue Calculation

Video provides information on TIF valuation and revenue calculation in the Local Government Valuation & Finance System.

TIF Administration Part 5: TIF Final Checks

Video provides information on the final checks for TIF administration in the Local Government Valuation & Finance System.

Valuation Submission 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.

Valuation Submission 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.

Valuation Submission 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.

Valuation Submission 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.

Valuation Submission 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.

Valuation Submission 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.

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