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1. I want to sell equipment or provide a service for the City of Marshalltown. How do I get on a list?

If you're interested in participating in City purchase opportunities, you may either participate in the State of Iowa purchasing program  https://das.iowa.gov/procurement or sign up on our website to receive bid notifications.

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

The front desk is open from 8:30 am - 4:30 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.

3. What is the City's bond rating?

As of October 31, 2022, the City’s bond rating for bond sales is Aa2. 

4. 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.

5. 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 $41.84081 per $1,000 of taxable valuations.  Here is the allocation:

• City $15.36163
• School District $17.86083
• Marshall County $6.23143
• Community College $1.74287
• Agriculture Extension $0.14617
• Assessor $0.49548
• State $0.00240

6. What is the City's budget?

For the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2023, the City’s adopted revenue budget is $97,798,588, which includes transfers in of $19,109,221 and Marshalltown Water Works of 7,280,928.  The City’s adopted expense budget is $106,942,234 which includes transfers out of $19,109,221 and Marshalltown Water Works of $5,774,039.  Marshalltown Water Works has its own Board of Trustees and management, but is required to be included in the City’s adopted budget.