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Black Hawk County, Iowa

316 E 5th Street, Room 209
Waterloo, Iowa 50703

Tel: 319-833-3006
Fax: 319-833-3100

County Website: Black Hawk county
Assessor Website: Black Hawk county assessor

Black Hawk County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions

Read the Suggestions for Completing a Protest to the Black Hawk County Board of Review: https://www.blackhawkcounty.iowa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/517/Board-of-Review-Suggestions-PDF
Check Assessor's page for important Date notice and forms posted: https://www.blackhawkcounty.iowa.gov/536/Board-of-Review
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.

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Here's how to lower your property taxes in Black Hawk county

Contact the county assessor

Contact the Black Hawk county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Black Hawk 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. Black Hawk 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 Black Hawk 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 Black Hawk 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 Black Hawk 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 Black Hawk 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 Black Hawk county Iowa tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.

About Black Hawk County

Homes in Black Hawk county have a median home value of $149,986.

Black Hawk county home values are ranked 22 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, Black Hawk county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~15%.

Iowa Median Home Values by County

The median household income in Black Hawk county is $54,774.

Compared to the state of Iowa and the United States, Black Hawk county's median household income is lower than the state of Iowa's average median household income of $58,616 and higher than the United States average median household income of $54,172.

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Black Hawk county's population has grown from 123,798 in 1990 to 131,144 in 2020, an increase of 5.9% 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.

Black Hawk county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is less than the population change for Iowa and the United States.

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Black Hawk County Iowa Cities

Cedar Falls, Dewar, Dunkerton, Evansdale, Gilbertville, Hudson, La Porte City, Raymond, Washburn, Waterloo

Black Hawk County Iowa Zipcodes

50613 / 50623 / 50626 / 50634 / 50643 / 50651 / 50667 / 50701 / 50702 / 50703 / 50706 / 50707 /

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