What is the property tax rate in Council Bluffs, IA?

Council Bluffs has an estimated effective property tax rate of 1.80%. On a median home valued at $164,300, homeowners pay approximately $2,960 per year in property taxes.

How does Council Bluffs compare to Pottawattamie County?

Council Bluffs's effective rate of 1.80% is 15% higher than the Pottawattamie County average of 1.57%. The county-wide median annual tax is $3,067, while Council Bluffs homeowners pay an estimated $2,960.

How much are property taxes in Council Bluffs on a $300,000 home?

Based on Council Bluffs's effective rate of 1.80%, property taxes on a $300,000 home would be approximately $5,400 per year, or about $450 per month.

Council Bluffs Property Tax Rate

Pottawattamie County, Iowa

1.80%effective rate

Council Bluffs is located in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. Homeowners in Council Bluffs pay a median of $2,960 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $164,300, resulting in an effective tax rate of 1.80%. This is 15% higher than the Pottawattamie County average of 1.57%.

Effective Tax Rate🏠

1.80%

vs 1.57% county avg

Est. Annual Tax💰

$2,960

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$164,300

2024 estimate

Population📍

62,564

Council Bluffs, IA

How Council Bluffs Compares

Council Bluffs

1.80%

Pottawattamie County Average

1.57%

Iowa Average

1.39%

National Average

0.92%

About Property Taxes in Council Bluffs

Property taxes in Council Bluffs are collected by Pottawattamie County. Tax exemptions available to Pottawattamie County residents — including homestead, senior, and disability exemptions — also apply to homeowners in Council Bluffs. For detailed information on available exemptions and the county tax collector, see the Pottawattamie County property tax page.

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$5,400

$450/month · Rate: 1.80%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. City-level tax data is derived from Census place-level statistics. 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.