Howard County property tax
Homeowners in Howard County, Iowa typically pay about 1.25% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $1,853 on a median home value of $147,800.
Typical effective rate
1.25%
higher than 21% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$1,853
per year
Median home value
$147,800
In IA
#67
of 99 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 1.25% — 34% higher than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 10% lower than the Iowa median of 1.39%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $1,890 for mortgaged homes, $1,812 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 67th highest effective rate of 99 ranked Iowa counties; nationally it sits around the 79th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Howard County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (1.25%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Howard County, IA?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Howard County is 1.25% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($1,853) divided by the median home value ($147,800) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Howard County?
The median owner-occupied home in Howard County is valued at $147,800, and the median real estate tax paid is $1,853 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $1,890, versus $1,812 for homes without one.
How does Howard County compare to the rest of Iowa?
Howard County's effective rate is 10% lower than the Iowa median, ranking 67th of 99 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Iowa counties
Counties ranked closest to Howard County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Iowa counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64 | Hamilton County | 1.26% | $1,977 |
| 65 | Adams County | 1.26% | $1,661 |
| 66 | Keokuk County | 1.26% | $1,494 |
| 68 | Jackson County | 1.23% | $2,159 |
| 69 | Dubuque County | 1.23% | $2,919 |
| 70 | Poweshiek County | 1.22% | $2,563 |
Official data & resources for Howard County
- Howard County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Howard County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Howard County — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.