• Q. When do I receive a property tax statement?
• Statements are mailed out in July to the titleholder of record as of June 30th.

• Q. When are my taxes due?
Your tax statement will provide you with two payment stubs, one for the first half and one for the second half. You may choose to pay the full year at once or pay each half by the due date.
• First Half of property tax is due by September 1st of each year. A late penalty will accure starting October 1st.
• Second Half of property tax is due by March 1st of each year. A late penalty will accure starting April 1st.
• The Penalty Rate on delinquent taxes is one and one-half percent per month (rounded to the nearest dollar with a $1.00 minimum).

• Q. What period of time do these taxes cover?
• Taxes are always assessed a year behind. September taxes cover from July thru December of the prior year, and the March taxes cover from January thru June of the prior year.

• Q. If my payment is postmarked on the due date, is that acceptable?
• Yes, the Treasurer’s Office goes by the official U.S. Postal mark when processing payments. Keep in mind though that placing your payment in the mailbox on the due date does not guarantee the envelope will be postmarked on that day.

• Q. I thought my mortgage company paid my taxes?
• If your mortgage company is responsible for paying your property taxes they will request a statement. You will receive a yellow statement in the mail for your records. If not you should contact your mortgage company.

• Q. What happens if I do not receive a tax statement?
• Failure to receive a tax statement is not an indication that there is no tax due. It is the taxpayers responsibility to contact our office.

• Q. Can I make a partial payment on my tax due?
• Yes, partial payments are accepted for current or delinquent real estate and mobile home property tax. Partial payments are not accepted for special assessments or tax sale redemption payments. Please indicate on your payment that it is a partial payment of the tax due.

• Q. What are my payment options when paying my property taxes?
• Payments in the office can be made by check, cash, Discover card, Money order, or cashier check. Payments online maybe Mastercard, Visa, Discover, or E Check. Tax sale redemptions are only cash, money order, cashier check, or Discover.

• Q. How do I change a mailing address for my tax statement?
• If you live in Cedar Rapids contact the City Assessor’s Office. If you live outside Cedar Rapids city limits, you will contact the Linn County Assessor’s Office.

• Q. I am going to be moving my mobile home to another location do I need a tax clearance form?
• Yes, a mobile home tax clearance form is required when moving or transferring the tile of your mobile home.

• Q. How late can I pay my taxes and not get my name published?
• The date varies, but usually if taxes are paid by the second Friday in May, they will not get published on the Delinquent Tax List.

• Q. Why were special assessments mailed to me?
• The special assessment statement will inform you of the type of assessment you are being billed for. These billings have been certified to our office for collection from the cities of Linn county.

• Q. Is there any type of credit or help available for the elderly?
• There is the Iowa Property Tax Credit Claim based on your income. To find out if you qualify for this credit claim, click on Credit Forms.

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