DES MOINES, Iowa — Polk County tax assessments are rolling out to homes this week and realtors say so far people aren’t reporting terrible news.
Every other odd numbered year, the County Assessor does a reassessment of a home’s property tax by evaluating the worth of the home and the land. The cost is then paid in a two-part payment by homeowners.
“They are starting to receive those assessments now and seeing, and seeing their assessments go up around, you know, 13, 14, 15, $16,000,” said Lisa Hollis-Keene…