2026 Property Assessment Notices

The Allamakee County Assessor’s Office will mail 2026 property assessment notices to property owners on March 20, 2026. Property owners who have signed up for email delivery will receive their notice a few days earlier.

The notice provides the estimated market value of your property as of January 1, 2026. Only parcels that received a value change for 2026 will receive a notice, you may not receive a notice for all of your parcels this year.

Important:
The assessed value shown on your notice is not the same as taxable value and is not your property tax bill.

Countywide Residential Reappraisal

Allamakee County contracted with Vanguard Appraisals, Inc. of Cedar Rapids to conduct a countywide reappraisal of all dwellings and residential land.

Over the past year, Vanguard representatives:

  • Reviewed property characteristics

  • Conducted field reviews

  • Analyzed recent sales data

  • Reviewed cost and market information

This process was completed in accordance with Iowa assessment guidelines and state law to ensure values reflect current market conditions.

Review Your Valuation

Property owners are encouraged to carefully review their new assessed value and consider whether it reflects the fair market value of the property as of January 1, 2026.

Informal Review Meetings

If you have questions or believe your valuation may not reflect market value, you may request an informal review meeting with a representative of Vanguard Appraisals.

Appointment request period:
March 23 – April 2

Appointments will be scheduled for the week of April 13.

To schedule an appointment, contact:

Allamakee County Assessor’s Office
563-568-3145

When meeting with a representative, property owners should be prepared to provide information that supports their opinion of value, such as:

  • Recent purchase price or listing history

  • Sales of similar properties

  • Property condition issues

  • Recent remodeling or improvements

  • Independent appraisals, if available

Formal Protest Option

If, after the informal review process, you believe the assessed value does not represent the fair market value of your property, you may file a formal protest with the Board of Review. That form can be found here.

Protest filing period:
April 2 – April 30