Delaware County Property Tax Rate

Iowa

1.34%effective rate

Delaware County, Iowa has an effective property tax rate of 1.34%, which is 46% higher than the national average of 0.92%. On a home valued at $177,900, homeowners pay approximately $2,382 per year in property taxes. Delaware County ranks #45 out of 99 counties in Iowa for property tax rates.

Median Tax Paid🏠

$2,382

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$177,900

2024 estimate

Tax as % of Income💰

3.18%

Median income: $74,989

State Rank📍

#45

of 99 counties in IA

Tax Breakdown

With Mortgage

$2,441

median annual tax

Without Mortgage

$2,315

median annual tax

Homeowners with a mortgage in Delaware County pay on average $126 more per year than those without. This difference often reflects how property tax escrow accounts in mortgaged homes capture the full tax obligation.

How Delaware County Compares

Delaware County
1.34%
Iowa Average
1.39%
National Average
0.92%

Top Counties in Iowa

Union
1.80%
Polk
1.68%
Linn
1.66%
Montgomery
1.65%
Decatur
1.61%
Clarke
1.60%
Wapello
1.58%
Pottawattamie
1.57%

Iowa Property Tax Exemptions

Available to Delaware County homeowners

General Homestead

Up to $4,850 of assessed value or actual levy credit

Primary residence owners as of July 1

Disabled Veteran

100% exemption from property taxes

Veterans with 100% permanent service-connected disability

Property Tax Credit (Over 65/Disabled)

Credit based on income; may cover up to 100% of taxes

Homeowners age 65+ or totally disabled with income under $25,328

Property Tax Calculator

Estimate your annual property tax in Delaware County

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$50k$2M

Estimated Annual Property Tax

$4,020

$335/month · Rate: 1.34%

Quick Facts

Population17,558
Owner-Occupied71.8%
National Rank#539 of 3,135
Median Income$74,989

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Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rates are calculated by dividing median real estate taxes paid by median home value. Actual property tax rates may vary based on local taxing jurisdictions, exemptions, and assessment practices. This information is for general reference only and should not be used as a substitute for professional tax advice.