Cherokee County
Cherokee County, Iowa
520 West Main St
Cherokee, Iowa 51012
Tel: 712-225-6701
Fax: 712-225-6484
County Website: Cherokee county
Assessor Website: Cherokee county assessor
Cherokee County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- Check https://cherokee.iowaassessors.com/ to see property search and other useful tools.
- Check https://www.cherokeecounty.iowa.gov/departments/offices_a_-_e/assessor/index.php for more other important information and pinned dates.
- 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
- https://cherokee.iowaassessors.com/
- https://www.cherokeecounty.iowa.gov/departments/offices_a_-_e/assessor/index.php
January 1 - Effective date of current assessment.
April 2 through April 25 - Property owner may request an informal review of their assessment by the assessor.
April 2 through April 30 - Protest of assessment period for filing with the local Board of Review.
May 1 through adjournment - Board of Review meets each year.
October 9 through October 31 - Protest period for filing with Board of Review on those properties affected by changes in value as a result of the Director of Revenue Equalization Orders (odd numbered years).
January 1 through December 31 - Period for filing for Homestead Credit, Military Exemption and Business Property Tax Credit. One time filing is provided, by statute, unless the property owner is (1) filing for Homestead Credit, Military Exemption or Business Property Tax Credit for the first time; (2) has purchased a new or used home and is occupying the property as a homestead as of July 1st; or (3) owner was using as a homestead but did not previously file and (4) some change occurs that affects the requirements of the Business Property Tax Credit, then reapplication is required.
If the home qualifies and the property owner files on or before July 1, the credit or exemption will go into effect for the current assessment year. If the property owner files after July 1, the credit or exemption will go into effect the year following the sign up.
For the Business Property Tax Credit, applications are due on or before July 1st to go into effect for the current assessment year. If the property owner files after July 1, the credit will go into effect the year following the sign up.
Filing is required on the following, if provisions have been made for exemptions as required:
Here's how to lower your property taxes in Cherokee county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Cherokee county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Cherokee 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. Cherokee 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 Cherokee 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 Cherokee 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 Cherokee 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 Cherokee 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 Cherokee county Iowa tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Cherokee County
Homes in Cherokee county have a median home value of $116,568.
Cherokee county home values are ranked 51 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, Cherokee county homes have a median home value that is less than the national median value of $130,626 by ~-11%.
The median household income in Cherokee county is $56,302.
Compared to the state of Iowa and the United States, Cherokee 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.
Cherokee county's population has decreased from 14,098 in 1990 to 11,658 in 2020, a decrease of -17% 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.
Cherokee county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is less than the population change for Iowa and the United States.
Cherokee County Iowa Cities
Aurelia, Cherokee, Cleghorn, Larrabee, Marcus, Meriden, Quimby, Washta
Cherokee County Iowa Zipcodes
51005 / 51012 / 51014 / 51029 / 51035 / 51037 / 51049 / 51061 /
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