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In Iowa, residential property is assessed for property tax purposes at what percentage of its actual (market) value?
Correct Answer
C) 100% of actual value
Under Iowa Code Chapter 441, all property in Iowa is assessed at 100% of actual (market) value. Iowa assessors are required to appraise property at its actual value, which is defined as the fair and reasonable market value of the property. This 100% assessment standard distinguishes Iowa from states that use fractional assessment ratios.
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50% of actual valueB
75% of actual valueC
100% of actual valueD
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