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Johnson County, Iowa

913 S Dubuque Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240

Tel: 319-356-6060

County Website: Johnson county
Assessor Website: Johnson county assessor

Johnson County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions

Find out when the deadline is to file an appeal. This is usually 60 days from when you get your tax bill. You can check with the Johnson County Assessor's office or the Iowa Department of Revenue's website for more info.
Johnson County Assessor's office: https://www.johnson-county.com/dept_assessor.aspx
Iowa Department of Revenue: https://www.iowa.gov/tax/property
Get a copy of your property tax assessment. This will tell you how much your taxes are and what your property is valued at. You can request a copy from the Assessor's office or find it online.
Take a look at your assessment and see if there are any mistakes or discrepancies. This might include incorrect information about the size or value of your property, or the classification of your property.
Gather any evidence that can support your appeal, like comparable sales data for similar properties in the area or documentation of any damage to your property.
File your appeal with the Johnson County Board of Review. You can do this in person or online through the Iowa Department of Revenue's website.
Johnson County Board of Review: https://www.johnson-county.com/dept_board_of_review.aspx
Attend the appeal hearing. This is where you'll present your evidence and make your case for why your property taxes should be lowered.

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Here's how to lower your property taxes in Johnson county

Contact the county assessor

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

About Johnson County

Homes in Johnson county have a median home value of $238,600.

Johnson county home values are ranked 2 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, Johnson county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~83%.

Iowa Median Home Values by County

The median household income in Johnson county is $63,062.

Compared to the state of Iowa and the United States, Johnson 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.

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Johnson county's population has grown from 96,119 in 1990 to 152,854 in 2020, an increase of 59% 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.

Johnson county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is greater than the population change for Iowa and the United States.

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Johnson County Iowa Cities

Coralville, Hills, Iowa City, Lone Tree, North Liberty, Oxford, Solon, Swisher, Tiffin

Johnson County Iowa Zipcodes

52235 / 52240 / 52241 / 52242 / 52245 / 52246 / 52317 / 52322 / 52333 / 52338 / 52340 / 52755 /

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