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1. How can I pay my bill or parking ticket?

The front desk is open from 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, and accepts cash and credit cards for all items.  You may pay your account online here by following the online instructions.

The Waterworks is a separate department from the City, located at 205 E State Street. You may pay your water bill online here.

2. What is the City's bond rating?

The City's bond rating as of September 11, 2017 was Aa2. 

3. What is the local option sales tax used for?

Prior to November 1, 2017, 75% was used for property tax relief, 20% for Storm Sewer and Other Capital Projects, and 5% as Council designated.  There was an election held August 1, 2017 and voters approved changing the allocation to 78% property tax relief and 22% as Council designates.

4. What is the City's share of my property tax dollars?

If you are a property owner within the city limits of Marshalltown, your total tax levy is $41.70344 per $1,000 of taxable valuations.  The City receives $15.28158 and the remainder goes to the the School District $17.94963, Marshall County 6.71518, Community College 1.36842, Agriculture Extension .14644, Assessor .23909, State .00310. 

5. How much debt was incurred for the new Police & Fire Building?

$17.5 million of general obligation date was issued once voters approved the referendum in 2016.  Approximately $228,000 of debt was issued in 2014 for the planning of the building.  

6. What is the City's budget?

For the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2018, the City's adopted revenue budget is $66,598,737, which includes transfers in of $10,319,298 and Marshalltown Water Works of 4,389,303.  The City's adopted expense budget is $64,637,990, which includes transfers out of $10,319,298 and Marshalltown Water Works of $ 3,974,989.  Marshalltown Water Works has its own Board of Trustees and management, but is required to be included in the City's adopted budget.