03/13/2026
As outlined in Iowa HF718:
“The county shall post the notice on the county’s internet site and social media accounts, if any, and may utilize other electronic means to provide the notice to the public.”
Sharing to keep the public informed.
About the Property Tax Notice You Receive in the Mail
You may have recently received a new statewide property tax hearing notice in your mailbox. This mailing is required by Iowa law and is meant to help property owners understand upcoming budget hearings and proposed property tax changes for the next fiscal year.
Here’s what you’ll see in the notice:
1. Hearing Information
The front page includes three sections showing the date, time, and location of public hearings for:
- Your School District
- County
- City (if you live within city limits)
These hearings are only for discussing proposed property tax requests, not the full budget. That separate hearing will occur later.
2. Proposed Tax Rates and Revenue
Each section shows:
- Current year property tax dollars and rates
- Next year’s proposed property tax dollars and rates
- Whether the proposal represents an increase or decrease
3. How Your Current Taxes Are Distributed
The back page includes a table showing how your current property taxes are divided among your local governments (school, county, city). This is based on totals for your tax district—not the full amount each government receives.
4. Examples of Potential Changes to Your Taxes
The notice also provides examples for residential and commercial properties to illustrate how taxes could change when property values or tax rates change.
🟡 These are only examples—your actual bill may differ based on your property’s valuation and the final adopted budgets. 🟡
Want to See How the Proposed Rates Affect Your Property?
You can use the State’s property tax tool here:
👉 https://dom.iowa.gov/local-government/citizen-property-tax-guide
If you have questions about the notice or upcoming hearings, feel free to call the Auditor’s Office at 641‑257‑6131.
(Comments on this page are not monitored regularly, so calling is the best way to get accurate and timely information.)