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Dates to Remember

January 1
Assessment date.

April 1
Assessors complete assessments and notify taxpayers when there is a change.

April 2 through April 25
Taxpayers may request an informal review of the assessment by the assessor.

On or Before April 25
Following informal review, the Assessor may enter into a signed written agreement with the property owner or aggrieved taxpayer authorizing the assessor to correct or modify the assessment according to the agreement of the parties.

April 2 through April 30
Taxpayers may appeal assessments to local boards of review.

May 1 through May 31
The Board of Review meets each year.

January 1 through December 31
Period for filing for Homestead Credit and Military Exemption. If the home qualifies, and the property owner files on or before July 1, the credit or exemption will gong into effect for the current assessment year. If the property owner files after July 1, the credit or exemption will go into effect the year following the sign-up.

County Courthouse 612 Court St.
Harlan, IA 51537
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