Living here
Des Moines property tax
About 1.88% of home value a year, a median bill of $3,445.
Median property tax paid
$3,445/yr
US $2,969
Effective tax rate
1.88%
Iowa 1.43% · US 0.98%
Median home value
$183,700
US $303,400
Estimate your property tax
Estimated yearly tax: $3,445 · about $287 a month
Uses Des Moines’s effective rate of 1.88%. Real bills depend on assessed value, exemptions and local levies; check your county assessor for the exact amount.
How Des Moines compares
- Des Moines1.88%
- Iowa1.43%
- United States0.98%
- Cedar Rapids1.71%
- Des Moines$3,445
- Iowa$2,795
- United States$2,969
- Cedar Rapids$3,024
Questions
What is the property tax rate in Des Moines?
The effective rate, median taxes paid divided by median home value, is about 1.88% (Iowa: 1.43%, US: 0.98%). Your actual bill depends on your assessed value, exemptions and local voter-approved levies.
How much is the average property tax bill in Des Moines?
The median homeowner pays $3,445 a year in real estate taxes, on a median home value of $183,700.
How do I estimate my property tax in Des Moines?
Multiply your home’s value by about 1.88% for a rough estimate, or use the estimator above. For an exact figure, check your county assessor or tax collector bill.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates (median real estate taxes paid and median home value for owner-occupied homes). Not tax advice.