How does the Assessor determine the value of my property?
Depending on the classification of the property, the assessment is to represent the market value of the property unless otherwise provided by Iowa Code. Residential, agricultural dwellings, commercial, and industrial classed properties are to be assessed at market value. Changes in market value as indicated by research, sales ratio studies and analysis of local conditions as well as economic trends both in and outside the construction industry are used in determining your assessment. Agricultural land and buildings are valued on productivity and net earning capacity.

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1. What is a Homestead Credit?
2. What is a Military Exemption?
3. How do I apply or find out if I qualify for the Homestead Credit or Military Exemption?
4. I have applied for the Homestead Credit and/or Military Exemption, but I don't see them on my property tax bill?
5. Do I need to sign for homestead exemption every year?
6. I moved to a new home, do I need to sign for homestead exemption?
7. What other Credits and Exemptions may I be eligible for?
8. How is the Assessor appointed?
9. What is the Conference Board?
10. How does the Assessor determine the value of my property?
11. What is classification?
12. What is Market Value?
13. How Does the Assessor Estimate Market Value?
14. How often is my property reassessed?
15. When are Assessment Notices mailed?
16. What do I do if I disagree with the Assessed Value of my property?
17. What is the Board of Review and who are the members?
18. What is the Property Assessment Appeal Board and who are the members?
19. What is an Equalization Order?
20. How is an Equalization Order Determined?
21. How will I know if my property receives an Equalization Order?
22. My assessment has not changed, why have my property taxes increased?
23. What is Taxable Value?
24. What is a Rollback?
25. What is a Levy Rate?
26. What does Property Tax pay for?