Iowa Sales Tax Rates: Monroe County
Monroe County, Iowa Sales Tax Rate 2026 Up to 7%
A county-wide sales tax rate of 1% is applicable to localities in Monroe County, in addition to the 6% Iowa sales tax.
None of the cities or local governments within Monroe County collect additional local sales taxes.Here's how Monroe County's maximum sales tax rate of 7% compares to other counties around the United States:
- Higher maximum sales tax than any other Iowa counties
- Lower maximum sales tax than 56% of counties nationwide
Tax Rates By City in Monroe County, Iowa
The total sales tax rate in any given location can be broken down into state, county, city, and special district rates. Iowa has a 6% sales tax and Monroe County collects an additional 1%, so the minimum sales tax rate in Monroe County is 7% (not including any city or special district taxes). This table shows the total sales tax rates for all cities and towns in Monroe County, including all local taxes.
| City | Sales Tax Rate | Tax Jurisdiction |
|---|---|---|
| Albia | 7% | Albia |
| Lovilia | 7% | Lovilia |
| Melrose | 7% | Melrose |
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Monroe County, Iowa has a maximum sales tax rate of 7% and an approximate population of 5,978.
Sales tax rates in Monroe County are determined by three different tax jurisdictions, Albia, Lovilia and Melrose.
Back to Iowa Sales Tax Handbook Sales tax rates for Monroe County are current as of June 2026
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