Property Tax
The County Auditor receives property values from the County and City Assessor’s, applies State rollbacks, applies local taxing entity rates, then transmits levied property taxes to the County Treasurer for collection.
Learn more about the Iowa property tax process.
Valuations
View property valuation reports
View the list of top 25 owners of taxable real estate in Linn County as of AY2021.
For the top owners of taxable real estate by School District or City in Linn County, email the Auditor’s Office.
Tax Levy Rates
Local Government Budgets & Reports
The Iowa Department of Management maintains local government budgets online.
If you have specific questions about an entity budget, contact the entity directly or email the Auditor’s Office.
Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
Local entities utilizing TIF are required to file an annual report by December 1st with the State. View tax increment financing annual reports.
If you have specific questions about an entity TIF, contact the entity directly or email the Auditor’s Office.
Real Estate
The County Auditor is also responsible for maintaining real estate records by tracking all ownership transfers that effect taxation, including but not limited to deeds, contracts, and right-of-way easements.