Pottawattamie County, IA Property Tax Calculator
Pottawattamie County homeowners pay a median $3,067 a year in property tax, 1.57% of a median $195,700 home: above Iowa's 1.39% and the national 0.94%.
Property tax in Pottawattamie County by home value, at 1.57%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $3,134 | $261 |
| $300,000 | $4,701 | $392 |
| $400,000 | $6,268 | $522 |
| $500,000 | $7,835 | $653 |
| $750,000 | $11,753 | $979 |
| $1,000,000 | $15,670 | $1,306 |
Pottawattamie County against Iowa and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pottawattamie County | 1.57% | $3,067 | $195,700 | $73,602 |
| 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 Pottawattamie 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 Pottawattamie County?
The effective rate is 1.57%: a median $3,067 a year on a median $195,700 home. That's the 3rd highest of the 11 Iowa counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Pottawattamie County?
About $6,268 a year, $522 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Pottawattamie 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 Pottawattamie 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.