Dallas County, IA Property Tax Calculator
Dallas County homeowners pay a median $5,001 a year in property tax, 1.41% of a median $355,600 home: above Iowa's 1.39% and the national 0.94%.
Property tax in Dallas County by home value, at 1.41%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $2,812 | $234 |
| $300,000 | $4,218 | $352 |
| $400,000 | $5,624 | $469 |
| $500,000 | $7,030 | $586 |
| $750,000 | $10,545 | $879 |
| $1,000,000 | $14,060 | $1,172 |
Dallas County against Iowa and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas County | 1.41% | $5,001 | $355,600 | $102,379 |
| Iowa | 1.39% | $2,897 | $208,000 | $75,059 |
| United States | 0.94% | $3,119 | $332,700 | $80,734 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Dallas County, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at the county's median home value and rate.
What it assumes
- Cities, school districts and special districts within the county levy different rates, so bills vary within it.
- Survey figures cover 2020 to 2024 and lag recent reassessments.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Dallas County?
The effective rate is 1.41%: a median $5,001 a year on a median $355,600 home. That's the 9th highest of the 11 Iowa counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Dallas County?
About $5,624 a year, $469 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Dallas County compare with the rest of Iowa?
Its rate is above the state's 1.39%. Across Iowa, covered counties range from 1.23% to 1.68%.
How do I lower my Dallas County property tax?
Apply for every exemption you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption, and appeal your assessment if it is higher than comparable homes sold nearby; the county assessor explains the deadlines.
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Updated by the RateHerald team. The maths is tested against worked examples; report a problem.