Benton County
Benton County, Iowa
111 E. 4th St. ยท 2nd Floor, NW Corner
P.O. Box 414
Vinton, Iowa 52349
Tel: 319-472-5211
Fax: 319-472-5212
County Website: Benton county
Assessor Website: Benton county assessor
Benton County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- Check assessor's page for important pinned Date: https://www.bentoncountyia.gov/assessor/
- Obtain the assessed valuation of your property.
- Determine the fair market value for your property.
- Discuss the assessment with your assessor.
- Determine the basis for your formal appeal.
- File a written appeal with your Board of Review.
- Present evidence of unfair assessment to the Board of Review at the hearing.
- Appeal the Board of Review's decision to the State Property Tax Appeal Board (in writing) in the event of an unsatisfactory decision by the Board of Review.
URLs
Property Owners must call to schedule a formal appeal beginning the third Monday in July (July 18) and no later than the third Monday in August (August 15). Only current year assessments may be appealed. An assessment appeal may be filed for real estate, personal property or both.
Here's how to lower your property taxes in Benton county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Benton county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Benton county assessor's website to find the phone number to call. If the assessor determines that your property is worth less than the value on which your taxes are based, your property taxes may be lowered.
Tax exemptions
Start by finding what your tax bill is. Typically you will find your tax bill information on your mortgage statement. Look for tax exemptions or credits that you may be eligible for. Many states and localities offer exemptions or credits for homeowners who meet certain criteria, information such as being over a certain age or having a low income. Benton county may have these types of exemptions available for homeowners. These exemptions and credits can lower the property tax you owe.
Appeal tax assessment
Appeal the property tax assessment. If you believe that your property's value has been overestimated, you can typically appeal the assessment to your Benton county tax assessor's office. This is part of the services that your assessor's office provides. You will need to provide evidence to support your claim, such as a recent appraisal or sales data for comparable properties and homes in your area. Usually, you will meet with the Board of Equalization. If your appeal is successful, your property taxes may be lowered.
Challenge the tax rate
Consider challenging the tax rate. In some cases, the amount of property taxes you owe is not based on the value of your property, but on the tax rate set by your local government. If you believe that the tax rate is too high, you can contact your Benton county government and ask them to consider reducing it.
Property Tax Rules
Stay up-to-date on your property's value and property tax rules. For the purpose of lowering your Benton county property tax, property value is the assessed property value and not the market property value. Assessed property value is used for taxation purposes while market property value is what a buyer and seller would likely agree on. Typically the assessed value is lower than the market value. Your property's value can change over time due to a variety of factors, such as changes in the local real estate market or improvements you make to your property. To ensure that your property taxes are accurate and fair, it is important to stay informed about your property's value and contact Benton county local tax assessor's office if you believe there has been a significant change.
Keep in mind that property tax laws and regulations can vary, so it is important to consult with your Benton county Iowa tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Benton County
Homes in Benton county have a median home value of $159,881.
Benton county home values are ranked 17 out of 99 counties in the state of Iowa for median home price. The average median home value in Iowa is $117,543. Wayne county has the lowest median price at $79,572. Dallas county has the highest median price at $256,477.
Compared to the rest of the United States, Benton county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~22%.
The median household income in Benton county is $66,046.
Compared to the state of Iowa and the United States, Benton county's median household income is higher than the state of Iowa's average median household income of $58,616 and the United States average median household income of $54,172.
Benton county's population has grown from 22,429 in 1990 to 25,575 in 2020, an increase of 14% over that time frame.
For comparison, the state of Iowa's population has grown from 2,776,831 in 1990 to 3,190,369 in 2020, an increase of 15% over that time frame.
In the United States, the population has grown from 248,790,925 in 1990 to 331,449,281 in 2020, an increase of 33% over that time frame.
Benton county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is less than the population change for Iowa and the United States.
Benton County Iowa Cities
Atkins, Belle Plaine, Blairstown, Garrison, Keystone, Luzerne, Mount Auburn, Newhall, Norway, Shellsburg, Urbana, Van Horne, Vinton, Walford, Watkins
Benton County Iowa Zipcodes
52206 / 52208 / 52209 / 52229 / 52249 / 52257 / 52313 / 52315 / 52318 / 52332 / 52345 / 52346 / 52349 / 52351 / 52354 /
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