Assessment Notices for Rural Residential & Ag Dwellings

Vanguard Appraisals, Inc. of Cedar Rapids was contracted to reappraise all Rural Residential and Agricultural Dwelling class of property in Cedar County as of January 1, 2025. Company representatives have researched sales information, cost data, and field inspected all property during the course of the contract. All values were established according to assessment appraisal guidelines and the Code of Iowa.
Property owners will have an opportunity to meet with a representative of Vanguard Appraisals, Inc. if they feel for some reason the value does not represent fair market value. These meetings are an opportunity for the property owner to submit any information which may affect the estimate of market value of their property. Property owners who wish to meet with a representative of Vanguard must request an appointment by calling the County Assessor’s Office at 563.886.6413 between 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and before 4:00 p.m. on February 27, 2025.
Property owners who feel the value indicated is not fair market value should be prepared to state their estimate of market value and present evidence to support that estimate, such as sales, costs, remodeling, recent appraisals, etc.
Property owners will also have an opportunity to protest the new assessed values to the Board of Review. A written protest must be submitted between April 2nd and April 30th for the Board of Review to consider any adjustment.