Winneshiek County
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Winneshiek County, Iowa
201 W. Main St
Decorah, Iowa 52101
Tel: 563-382-5356
Fax: 563-387-4083
County Website: Winneshiek county
Assessor Website: Winneshiek county assessor
Winneshiek County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- If you disagree with the assessment of a property, you have two basic options. One option is to have an informal review with the assessor’s office.
- The second option is to file a formal appeal with the Board of Review between April 2 and April 30.
- Appeals may be filed by using either Electronic filing: https://paab.iowa.gov/filing-appeal or Paper filing: https://paab.iowa.gov/document/appeal-board-review-action-2021
URLs
- filing: https://paab.iowa.gov/filing-appeal
- Paper filing: https://paab.iowa.gov/document/appeal-board-review-action-2021
NOTICE: The local board of review is not required to supply PAAB with any evidence or information you submitted with your local board of review protest.
Here's how to lower your property taxes in Winneshiek county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Winneshiek county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Winneshiek 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. Winneshiek 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 Winneshiek 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 Winneshiek 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 Winneshiek 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 Winneshiek 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 Winneshiek county Iowa tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Winneshiek County
Homes in Winneshiek county have a median home value of $182,106.
Winneshiek county home values are ranked 8 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, Winneshiek county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~39%.
The median household income in Winneshiek county is $63,162.
Compared to the state of Iowa and the United States, Winneshiek 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.
Winneshiek county's population has decreased from 20,847 in 1990 to 20,070 in 2020, a decrease of -3.7% 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.
Winneshiek county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is less than the population change for Iowa and the United States.
Winneshiek County Iowa Cities
Calmar, Castalia, Decorah, Fort Atkinson, Ossian, Ridgeway, Spillville
Winneshiek County Iowa Zipcodes
52101 / 52132 / 52133 / 52144 / 52161 / 52165 / 52168 / 55954 /
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