Dallas County, IA

Dallas 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 Dallas County, Iowa. Search an address or APN, then jump to official county sources or property tax and value data.

Official sources

Dallas 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.

Dallas County official assessor, tax, deed, GIS, permit, and land-use sources
Record typeOfficial sourceNotes
Assessed valuesDallas County Beacon Property Searchbeacon.schneidercorp.com/Application.aspx
  • Primary portal for property assessment data and tax information.
  • Beacon is the official vendor for Dallas County property records.
Deeds and recorded documentsDallas County Recorder AVA Searchiadallas.fidlar.com/IADallas/AvaWeb/
  • Official portal for searching recorded real estate documents.
  • Documents are certified/verified through the last business day.
Property taxesDallas County Treasurer Property Taxwww.dallascountyiowa.gov/231/Property-Tax
  • Official county page for property tax information and payment resources.
GIS and parcel mapsDallas County Interactive Mappingwww.dallascountyiowa.gov/209/Interactive-Mapping
  • Official county interactive GIS mapping tool for parcel and land data.
Permits and building recordsDallas County Building Permit Application Processwww.dallascountyiowa.gov/659/Building-Permit-Application-Process
  • Official county resource for building permit applications.
  • Note: Incorporated cities within the county may have separate permitting authorities.
Zoning and land useDallas County Zoningwww.dallascountyiowa.gov/242/Zoning
  • Official county zoning information and ordinance documentation.
County data

Dallas 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$350,892

Median estimated market value for properties in this county.

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Median assessed value$308,010

Median assessed value from county assessment records when available.

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Median annual property tax$4,014

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

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Median effective property tax rate1.41%

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.

Dallas County city-level property value and tax-rate rollups
CityMedian estimated valueMedian assessed valueMedian effective property tax rateMedian tax amount
Waukee$350,725$306,1901.49%$4,286
West Des Moines$309,790$280,6601.43%$4,000
Urbandale$489,035$439,2351.40%$6,276
Adel$384,025$335,9401.15%$3,650
Clive$504,920$464,9651.36%$6,224
Perry$159,324$133,9101.43%$2,082
Dallas Center$300,926$273,3201.22%$3,624
Van Meter$329,793$267,9401.24%$3,258
Granger$309,517$280,3301.50%$4,316
Woodward$243,512$204,8301.21%$2,944
FAQ

Dallas County property records FAQ

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

Where can I verify assessed value in Dallas County?

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

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

Use the official Dallas County Treasurer Property Tax for property tax bills, payment history, due dates, or tax collector records.

Where can I find deeds or recorded documents in Dallas County?

Use the official Dallas County Recorder AVA Search 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 Dallas County?

Use the official Dallas County Interactive Mapping 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 Dallas County property owners?

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

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