Tama County, IowaProperty records & tax offices
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Find the right property record
Use the property portal for ownership and assessed value, the collector for a bill or balance, and the map for parcel location. Have the address, owner name, or parcel number ready.
Tax bills & filing dates
These are the dates and qualifications recorded in the directory. Confirm your tax year and current deadline with the official office and your property’s notice.
- Tax bill mailing
- Prior to September 1 each year, according to the Tama County Treasurer FAQ.
- Payment deadline
- First-half taxes are due September 1; second-half taxes are due March 1. Postmark by September 30 and March 31, respectively, avoids penalty.
- Assessment appeal
- April 2-April 25 informal review; April 2-April 30 formal Board of Review protest, subject to Iowa disaster-extension rules.
Exemptions & appeals
Exemption filing
July 1, 2026, for a new Iowa homestead tax credit or exemption first claimed for the 2026 assessment year.
Senior relief
Tama County states that its Treasurer facilitates a property-tax credit program for elderly low-income property owners and totally disabled residents; the reviewed county source did not publish the current income threshold.
Valuation limits
Iowa uses state rollback and levy rules; the reviewed official county source did not state a separate local annual valuation cap rule.
For a valuation appeal, use the appeal date in the tax and filing section above. Keep your notice, supporting evidence, and proof of submission.