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Des Moines County Assessor 513 North Main Street 4th Floor Burlington, IA 52601 Voice: (319) 753-8224 Fax: (319) 208-5648. Matt Warner, Assessor Mitch Taeger, Deputy ...
- What Are The Assessor's Duties?
- General Misconceptions About The Assessor's Work
- How Is The Assessor Appointed?
- What Is The Board of Review and Who Are The Members?
- What Is The Conference Board?
- What Is The Property Assessment Appeal Board and Who Are The Members?
The assessor is charged with several administrative and statutory duties; however, the primary duty and responsibility is to cause to be assessed all real property within his jurisdiction except that which is otherwise provided by law. This would include residential, commercial, industrial and agricultural classes of property. Real property is reva...
The Assessor DOES NOT:
1. collect taxes 2. calculate taxes 3. determine tax rate 4. set policy for the Board of Review The Assessor is concerned with value, not taxes. Taxing jurisdictions such as schools, cities and townships, adopt budgets after public hearings. This determines the tax levy, which is the rate of taxation required to raise the money budgeted. The taxes you pay are proportionate to the value of your property compared to the total value of the taxing district in which your property is located.
The local assessor is appointed by a conference board to a six year term. All assessors must have successfully passed the assessor exam given by the Department of Revenue. Each assessor must successfully complete 150 hours of formal continuing education in order to be eligible for reappointment.
The local board of review is composed of either three or five members who are familiar with local market conditions and trends. According to Iowa law, one member must be a farmer, one a licensed real estate broker, and one a registered architect or contractor. The board of review reviews all petitions and has the power to confirm or to adjust upwar...
The conference board for the county assessor is comprised of the county supervisors, the mayors of incorporated towns in the county, and a school board member from each school district in the county. The conference board for the city assessor is comprised of the county supervisors, city council members, and the school board members.
The Property Assessment Appeal Board (PAAB)is a state agency created for the purpose of establishing a consistent, fair and equitable property assessment appeal process. Decisions of the local Board of Review may be appealed to PAAB. One member of the board shall be a certified real estate appraiser or hold a professional appraisal designation, one...
Public Information Disclaimer: The Des Moines County Assessor may provide property information to the public "as is" without warranty of any kind, expressed or implied. Assessed values are subject to change by the assessor, Board of Review or State Equalization processes. Additionally, statutory exemptions may affect the taxable values.
Jan 1, 2012 · Chief Deputy Assessor. January 1, 2024 [email protected] Andrea Bowen . Deputy Assessor. February 1, 2024 [email protected] Des Moines County Courthouse. 513 N Main ...
Des Moines County Assessor 513 North Main Street 4th Floor Burlington, IA 52601 Voice: (319) 753-8224 Fax: (319) 208-5648. Matt Warner, Assessor Mitch Taeger, Deputy ...
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What is the Conference Board for a city assessor?
The Board will notify you by mail of their decision. If you disagree with their decision, you may appeal within 20 days of the Board's adjournment, or May 31st, whichever is later. This date is usually May 31st. You may appeal to either the Property Assessment Appeal Board, or to Des Moines County District Court. Q. I own and farm 500 acres.
