Collected and spent
In 2022, Johnson County spent about $92.8M. This is a Census of Governments estimate across all of its funds.
Where the money comes from
One tax.
Details
Johnson County FY2025 (taxes payable 2024-25) — DOM County Property Tax Rates: countywide rate 6.4308 per $1,000 taxable (gen basic 3.43137 + gen supp 1.43416 + debt 1.56527). Rural-only excludedWhere it goes
Nine service lines.
Bars in both tables share one scale. Hatched lines pay for past obligations, not current services.
Who decides
The board holds a hearing on the budget. Then it votes to adopt the budget. It also sets the county tax. The chair is one of the supervisors. 5 Supervisors. Voting moves to districts in 2026.
Details
Iowa Code §331.434(5)(a), County budget (read 2026-10-10)When decisions happen
The board holds a hearing, then votes on the budget. The budget starts on the first day of the fiscal year.
How to reach it
Details
Iowa Code §331.421(6), Fiscal year, and §331.434(5)(a), Budget effective date (read 2026-10-10)Also on this tax bill
A Johnson County address pays these governments too. Which school districts and cities apply depends on the address.
On every bill in Johnson County
On some bills, depending on the address
School districts: 11
Cities: 4
Sources
Details
Johnson County FY2025 (taxes payable 2024-25) — DOM County Property Tax Rates: countywide rate 6.4308 per $1,000 taxable (gen basic 3.43137 + gen supp 1.43416 + debt 1.56527). Rural-only excludedDetails
Iowa Code §331.434(5)(a), County budget (read 2026-10-10)Details
Iowa Code §331.421(6), Fiscal year, and §331.434(5)(a), Budget effective date (read 2026-10-10)Details
Johnson County Board of Supervisors page (read 2026-10-10)To act on what you have read
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