What does it mean that 100% Actual Value is “equalized”?
The Iowa Department of Revenue imposes equalization orders in odd-numbered years against each property class for each local assessor. Sometimes called “the assessor’s report card,” the equalization order is used to increase or decrease 100% Actual Values when those values are not sufficiently accurate. For more information, please call the Auditor's Office at 563-245-1106.

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1. Does the assessor set the value for all real estate property?
2. What does it mean that 100% Actual Value is “equalized”?
3. How does the Iowa Department of Revenue know when an assessor’s 100% Actual Values are not sufficiently accurate?
4. What is Taxable Value?
5. What is the Rollback Rate?
6. How is Taxable Value calculated?