51563 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 51563 (Persia, Iowa) pay a median of $2,396/year in property taxes on homes valued at $209,000. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.15%, which is 10% below the Iowa state average of 1.28%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 51563 is approximately $200, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Harrison County. This is $331 more than the Iowa average of $2,065/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Iowa, 51563 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 51565 (1.15%) and 51028 (1.15%).

In Persia, property taxes represent approximately 3.5% of the median household income of $68,333, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Iowa reassesses all properties at fair market value every four years through the county assessor's triennial cycle, with full revaluation occurring at sale. Harrison County offers a Homestead Property Tax Credit for eligible primary residence owners — contact the Harrison County Assessor's office to apply based on your household income and property value. File your homestead exemption claim with the Harrison County Assessor within 30 days of purchase to ensure you receive tax relief starting in the next assessment year.