New 65+ Homestead Property Tax Exemption State legislators recently passed a new law enabling Iowa homeowners who are 65 years of age or older a homestead exemption in addition to their homestead credit. Claimants who are 65 years of age or older on or before January 1 of the assessment year are...

Assessed values for most county properties saw very hefty increases for 2023 assessments. This same real estate trend has occurred locally, throughout the entire State of Iowa, and nationally. This year in Scott County, there have been significant increases in property assessed values. There are multiple reasons for this, but the main reason is due to the local real estate market, which has rapidly increased since just 2 years ago.

Scott County property assessments increase despite COVID-19 pandemic In early to mid-2020, it was believed that COVID-19 may have a negative effect on the value of real estate. It turns out it was the opposite. Due to the combination of all-time low interest rates, reduced local inventory, and...

Monday, August 10, 2020 Derecho Storm If structures or improvements on your property were damaged by the recent storm, please inform your local Assessor’s Office immediately. Contact information is below. Mapped Property Lines As always, the property lines indicated on the aerial maps ARE NOT TO BE...