Property reappraisals to continue
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The reappraisal of all residential and ag dwelling properties in Ringgold County that began early last year will continue through the end of 2025.
According to information provided on the county assessor’s web page, the Iowa Department of Revenue recommends a complete revaluation be completed every 10 years. The last door-to-door reappraisal in Ringgold County was done in 1995 for residential properties.
Regular reappraisals serve to update property information and adjust for market conditions affecting property values. Over time, some properties physically deteriorate while many have had improvements made. Also, economic factors in different areas of the county can impact property values.
The web page explains that “the purpose of the reappraisal is not to increase assessed value but to establish equitable assessments that represent the market value of each specific parcel.”
Ringgold County has contracted with Vanguard Appraisals, Inc. to perform data collection on each property in the county. These inspectors have passed a background check and will have a photo ID signed by the Ringgold County Assessor.
Vanguard inspects will review/collect exterior information such as measurements, type of construction, age of structure(s) and physical condition, as well as, interior condition and type/amount of finish.
Together with data from the on-site inspection, a complete sales analysis, a study of local construction costs, and economic conditions will be used to arrive at a value. No estimate of value will be given at the time of inspection.
The Assessor’s Office encourages property owners to cooperate with data collectors by either answering questions they may have or allowing an interior inspection of the property. The web page explains that if an owner is not present at the time of a first inspection, Vanguard will complete only an external review. After an owner is unavailable on a second visit, inspectors will leave a door hanger explaining how to assist with collecting data on the interior of a property.
Property owners may decline aiding with this project. However, new market values will be estimated for every property, regardless of owner participation. Refused assistance will not prevent a new value from being estimated and only cause it to be less precise.
Notices of estimated market value will be sent to owners near the end of 2025 with options for appeal should they feel that the value is either not equitable or more than the market value.
New assessed values will be effective January 1, 2026 for taxes payable September 2027 and March 2028.
Questions or concerns regarding the reappraisal project, should be directed to the Ringgold County Assessor’s Office at 641-464-3233 or send an email to mengland@ringgoldcounty.us.
