Property taxes in Scott County, Iowa

Q: How are property taxes calculated in Scott County?

Rate Gazetteer uses U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year county medians (B25103 / B25077) for real estate taxes paid and owner-occupied home value; implied rate = median tax ÷ median value. This is a survey rollup—your county assessor and treasurer sets parcel mills and assessments. Scott County — median owner-occupied real estate taxes ($3,221) and median home value ($212,500) from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year (Tables B25103 / B25077). Implied effective rate ≈ 1.52% (median tax ÷ median value).

Q: How can I lower my property tax bill in Scott County?

Protest assessed value with your county assessor on the published schedule, claim homestead and credit programs you qualify for, and review city / school / rural levy lines on your combined notice.

Q: What exemptions or assessment appeals matter in Scott County?

Iowa offers homestead, military, and other credits—file with the county assessor and follow Department of Revenue guidance. Homestead, military, elderly, and disabled credits reduce tax—county assessors and Iowa Department of Revenue publish guidance.

Q: Why don’t these county medians match my property tax bill?

This page uses U.S. Census Bureau ACS county medians—a statistical summary of owner-occupied homes, not your parcel’s assessed value, class, or mill rate stack. Confirm exemptions and district lines on your county treasurer materials.

For Scott County, U.S. Census Bureau ACS county medians imply about 1.52% of median owner-occupied value in reported annual property taxes ($212,500 value, $3,221 taxes)—a regional survey snapshot, not your individual notice.

Scott County — median owner-occupied real estate taxes ($3,221) and median home value ($212,500) from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year (Tables B25103 / B25077). Implied effective rate ≈ 1.52% (median tax ÷ median value).

Scott County’s Quad Cities border economy stacks Iowa-side school and municipal rates.

Last verified2026-04-18

Reference

Rates at a glance

Effective rate is median real estate taxes ÷ median owner-occupied value (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year county medians—Connecticut uses the 2021 county file). Local assessors and tax officials set parcel mills and credits.

Implied eff. rate (ACS medians): 1.52%
Median annual taxes (ACS): $3,221
Median home value (ACS): $212,500
County population (2024 estimate): 175,601

How this compares nationally

Scott County’s modeled effective rate here is 1.52% of this page’s benchmark. That modeled effective rate is above the broad national band many surveys use for orientation (often roughly 1–1.3% of home value, varying by source and methodology)—state and county structures differ widely.

Orientation band (~1–1.3%): many U.S. surveys summarize owner-occupied property taxes in that range as a share of value—definitions differ. See Tax Foundation — Property taxes as a percentage of owner-occupied housing value (state / local, illustrative national context).

Estimate

Modeled property tax

Annual tax (modeled)

$3,221

Breakdown

Levy components

Major portions of the published rate stack (schools, county, specials) as labeled on the cited source—not parcel-specific.

Component	Detail
County & city	Iowa agricultural and residential assessments feed city, county, school, and rural levies on the combined notice.
Rollback	Assessment limitations and rollback rules affect taxable value before rates apply—verify the assessor worksheet.

Assessment & taxable value

Iowa assessors set **classified** values subject to **rollback** and **state** assessment rules—levies are applied to **taxable** value after credits.

Exemptions & credits

HomesteadReference
Homestead credit / military
Iowa offers **homestead** and **military** credits where eligible—file with the **county assessor**.
SeniorReference
Senior / disabled credits
Additional credits may apply—verify **Department of Revenue** and county forms.
Other creditReference
Assessment appeal
Appeal **assessed value** with your **county board of review** on published deadlines after your notice.

**Homestead**, **military**, **elderly**, and **disabled** credits reduce tax—**county assessors** and **Iowa Department of Revenue** publish guidance.

Tools

Estimate for your home

Move the slider to scale this page’s published model to a different home value. Illustrative only.

Your value

$0—$1,712,500

Value

Illustrative annual tax

$3,221

Implied effective rate at this value: 1.52% (after value scaling).

The slider scales the headline modeled tax in proportion to this page’s benchmark home value. If your taxable assessed value differs from market price (caps, fractional assessment, exemptions), your actual bill will not match a simple market multiple.

Not a tax bill, legal estimate, or appeal tool. Exemptions, caps, specials, and assessment rules can change your actual amount; confirm with your assessor or collector.

FAQ

Common questions

Short answers tied to this county’s model—always confirm dates and eligibility on official notices.

How are property taxes calculated in Scott County?

Rate Gazetteer uses U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year county medians (B25103 / B25077) for real estate taxes paid and owner-occupied home value; implied rate = median tax ÷ median value. This is a survey rollup—your county assessor and treasurer sets parcel mills and assessments. Scott County — median owner-occupied real estate taxes ($3,221) and median home value ($212,500) from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year (Tables B25103 / B25077). Implied effective rate ≈ 1.52% (median tax ÷ median value).

When are property taxes due in Iowa?

Iowa property tax due dates are set by the county treasurer; see your annual statement.

How can I lower my property tax bill in Scott County?

Protest assessed value with your county assessor on the published schedule, claim homestead and credit programs you qualify for, and review city / school / rural levy lines on your combined notice.

What exemptions or assessment appeals matter in Scott County?

Iowa offers homestead, military, and other credits—file with the county assessor and follow Department of Revenue guidance. Homestead, military, elderly, and disabled credits reduce tax—county assessors and Iowa Department of Revenue publish guidance.

Why don’t these county medians match my property tax bill?

This page uses U.S. Census Bureau ACS county medians—a statistical summary of owner-occupied homes, not your parcel’s assessed value, class, or mill rate stack. Confirm exemptions and district lines on your county treasurer materials.

Sources

Verification

Primary reference

U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey (2023 5-year), Tables B25103, B25077, and B01003, county level (Iowa)

Last verified: 2026-04-18
Evidence type: Estimated

Built from secondary sources, summaries, or mixed references—not a single primary document.

County figures use **ACS 2023 5-year** **medians** for annual property taxes and owner-occupied home value; population from **B01003** (same survey) or **POPESTIMATE2024** where matched. Implied **effective rate** = median tax ÷ median value—a county summary, **not** every parcel. Confirm **millage** and **exemptions** with local officials.

Related official pages

Reference population (context): 175,601