You can challenge your assessment by completing a written appeal with the local board of review between Aril 2nd and April 30th. In odd numbered years written appeals may be lodged between October 9th and October 30th.

Veterans who served in active duty and who were honorably discharged are eligible to receive a military exemption on their property taxes. If you served in the military and were on active duty for 18 months you are eligible for a military exemption. Pursuant to Iowa law, the reduction in taxable value is determined by the dates and amount of time the veteran served in active duty. The reduction of taxable value for World War I veterans is $2,778 and $1,852 for all other periods of service. Former and current members of the Iowa National Guard and reserve forces need not have performed active duty if they served at least 20 years. You can apply for this in person in the Assessors Office or online using the Beacon website. To use the Beacon website click the link below to access the search page, fill in your property information and in the search results there is link towards the bottom of the page that will allow you to access this form

Payment are divided in two payments. The first half payment is due by September 30th. The second half payment is due March 31st.