Do railroads and utility companies pay real estate taxes?
Yes, except that utilities defined as gas & electric utilities pay excise taxes. Railroad and utility values are included in the tax base for the respective Levy Authorities, and both real estate and excise taxes are paid to those Levy Authorities. For more information, please call the Auditor's Office at 563-245-1106.

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1. Do railroads and utility companies pay real estate taxes?
2. Where do my taxes go?
3. What is Taxable Value?
4. What is an “ag dwelling”, and why do I get a separate tax bill for it?
5. What offices at the county are involved in the assessment and taxation of real estate?
6. How can I change the address where my tax bill is mailed?
7. How is Taxable Value calculated?
8. What is a Tax District?