Dubuque County, IA Property Tax Calculator
Dubuque County homeowners pay a median $2,919 a year in property tax, 1.23% of a median $237,300 home: below Iowa's 1.39% but above the national 0.94%.
Property tax in Dubuque County by home value, at 1.23%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $2,460 | $205 |
| $300,000 | $3,690 | $308 |
| $400,000 | $4,920 | $410 |
| $500,000 | $6,150 | $513 |
| $750,000 | $9,225 | $769 |
| $1,000,000 | $12,300 | $1,025 |
Dubuque County against Iowa and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubuque County | 1.23% | $2,919 | $237,300 | $77,630 |
| 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 Dubuque 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 Dubuque County?
The effective rate is 1.23%: a median $2,919 a year on a median $237,300 home. That's the 11th highest of the 11 Iowa counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Dubuque County?
About $4,920 a year, $410 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Dubuque County compare with the rest of Iowa?
Its rate is below the state's 1.39%. Across Iowa, covered counties range from 1.23% to 1.68%.
How do I lower my Dubuque 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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