Black Hawk County, IA

Black Hawk County, IA assessor property search and records

Use this county guide to find official assessor property search resources, recorder and deed links, tax records, GIS parcel maps, permits, and property data insights for Black Hawk County, Iowa. Search an address or APN, then jump to official county sources or property tax and value data.

Official sources

Black Hawk County assessor, recorder, tax, and parcel map sources

Use this table to find the official county source for assessor property search, recorded documents, property tax, GIS parcel maps, permits, and zoning records.

Black Hawk County official assessor, tax, deed, GIS, permit, and land-use sources
Record typeOfficial sourceNotes
Assessed valuesBlack Hawk County Beacon Property Searchbeacon.schneidercorp.com/Application.aspx
  • Primary portal for property assessment data.
  • Includes tax estimator and sales information.
Deeds and recorded documentsBlack Hawk County Real Estate Records (AVA)ava.fidlar.com/IABlackHawk/AvaWeb/
  • Official online index for real estate records and deeds.
  • Requires browser compatibility with Chrome or Edge.
Property taxesBlack Hawk County Treasurerwww.blackhawkcounty.iowa.gov/333/Treasurer
  • Official county treasurer page for property tax information and payment resources.
GIS and parcel mapsBlack Hawk County GIS Mapbeacon.schneidercorp.com/Application.aspx
  • Integrated into the Beacon portal.
  • Provides parcel boundaries, land use, and zoning layers.
Permits and building recordsBlack Hawk County Online Permit Formswww.blackhawkcounty.iowa.gov/232/Online-Permit-Forms
  • Provides access to building permit applications and forms.
Zoning and land useBlack Hawk County Planning & Zoningwww.blackhawkcounty.iowa.gov/217/Planning-Zoning
  • Provides land use plans and ordinances.
  • Note: The county uses a 28E agreement with the City of Waterloo for some planning and zoning services.
County data

Black Hawk County tax rates and property values

County and city-level rollups from AssessorSearch indexed property data. Use these values as directional context, then verify parcel-specific details with the official county sources above.

Median estimated value$188,412

Median estimated market value for properties in this county.

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Median assessed value$168,730

Median assessed value from county assessment records when available.

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Median annual property tax$2,650

Median annual property tax amount from indexed tax records when available.

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Median effective property tax rate1.42%

Median effective property tax rate calculated from annual tax and value fields.

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City property data

Top city rollups for estimated value, assessed value, property tax rate, and tax amount.

Black Hawk County city-level property value and tax-rate rollups
CityMedian estimated valueMedian assessed valueMedian effective property tax rateMedian tax amount
Waterloo$151,371$135,3801.65%$2,394
Cedar Falls$264,225$245,1301.27%$3,262
Evansdale$153,215$137,9301.24%$1,835
La Porte City$194,597$165,7801.27%$2,458
Hudson$270,915$249,4401.24%$3,278
Dunkerton$217,339$201,5001.12%$2,480
Elk Run Heights$201,872$192,7101.27%$2,471
Washburn$156,036$142,9451.05%$1,590
Gilbertville$216,528$193,7051.51%$3,188
Jesup$355,762$342,0951.13%$3,944
FAQ

Black Hawk County property records FAQ

Common questions about assessor, deed, tax, GIS, and permit records.

Where can I verify assessed value in Black Hawk County?

Use the official Black Hawk County Beacon Property Search for assessed values, parcel details, exemptions, and property characteristics when those records are available online.

Where can I look up Black Hawk County property tax bills or payments?

Use the official Black Hawk County Treasurer for property tax bills, payment history, due dates, or tax collector records.

Where can I find deeds or recorded documents in Black Hawk County?

Use the official Black Hawk County Real Estate Records (AVA) for deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and other recorded documents. These records are usually separate from assessor property-value records.

Where can I view parcel maps or GIS data in Black Hawk County?

Use the official Black Hawk County GIS Map for parcel maps, map layers, boundaries, and GIS context. GIS maps should be treated as reference tools, not legal surveys.

Can I build a list of Black Hawk County property owners?

Use Affix by AssessorSearch for county property owner lists, filters, exports, skip tracing, and outreach workflows.

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