Delaware County property tax
Homeowners in Delaware County, Iowa typically pay about 1.34% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $2,382 on a median home value of $177,900.
Typical effective rate
1.34%
higher than 17% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$2,382
per year
Median home value
$177,900
In IA
#47
of 99 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 1.34% — 43% higher than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 4% lower than the Iowa median of 1.39%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $2,441 for mortgaged homes, $2,315 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 47th highest effective rate of 99 ranked Iowa counties; nationally it sits around the 83th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Delaware County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (1.34%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Delaware County, IA?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Delaware County is 1.34% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($2,382) divided by the median home value ($177,900) 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 Delaware County?
The median owner-occupied home in Delaware County is valued at $177,900, and the median real estate tax paid is $2,382 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $2,441, versus $2,315 for homes without one.
How does Delaware County compare to the rest of Iowa?
Delaware County's effective rate is 4% lower than the Iowa median, ranking 47th of 99 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Iowa counties
Counties ranked closest to Delaware County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Iowa counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | Ringgold County | 1.34% | $2,098 |
| 45 | Appanoose County | 1.34% | $1,667 |
| 46 | Audubon County | 1.34% | $1,634 |
| 48 | Jones County | 1.33% | $2,450 |
| 49 | Harrison County | 1.32% | $2,325 |
| 50 | Winnebago County | 1.32% | $1,781 |
Official data & resources for Delaware County
- Delaware County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Delaware County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Delaware 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.