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Local Taxes & Fees in Des Moines, IA (2026)

1 verified local taxes & fees rules for Des Moines, Iowa, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Vacancy Tax

Des Moines does not impose a vacancy tax on empty residential or commercial properties; Iowa preemption and Polk County tax structure leave property tax as the sole annual carrying cost.

No Vacancy Tax in Des Moines

Few Restrictions