Property Tax Appeal in Marion County, IA

How to Appeal in Marion County

File a protest with the County Board of Review between April 25 and May 5. Board meets in May to hear appeals.

What You Need

• ✓Your current assessed value (from your tax bill or county website)
• ✓3-5 comparable sales within 0.5 miles (find on Zillow or Redfin — similar size, age, condition)
• ✓A written appeal letter with your evidence and requested value
• ✓Filed before: April 25 - May 5 (Board of Review)

Available Exemptions in Iowa

Common property tax exemptions available in Iowa: - **Homestead Exemption** — Reduces taxable value for owner-occupied primary residences. Must apply through your county assessor's office. - **Senior/Elderly Exemption** — Additional reduction for homeowners age 65+ (income limits may apply). - **Veteran/Disabled Veteran Exemption** — Partial or full exemption for qualifying veterans. - **Disability Exemption** — Reduction for homeowners with qualifying disabilities. - **Agricultural/Farm Use** — Special assessment for land actively used for farming. Check with your county assessor for specific eligibility requirements and application deadlines. Many homeowners qualify for multiple exemptions but never apply.

Many homeowners qualify but never apply. We check your eligibility as part of our service.

FAQ

Can my taxes go up if I appeal?

In Iowa, it's possible for the board to raise your value during the appeal process. However, this is rare and typically only happens if your property is significantly under-assessed.

How much does it cost to appeal?

Filing yourself is free. If you use our service, we charge 20% of first-year savings only if we succeed. If we don't reduce your taxes, you pay nothing.

What's the typical savings?

In Marion County, with a median tax of $2,727/yr, a 10-20% reduction could save you $274-$409 per year.