Fayette County, IA

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

Official sources

Fayette 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.

Fayette County official assessor, tax, deed, GIS, permit, and land-use sources
Record typeOfficial sourceNotes
Assessed valuesFayette County Assessor Departmentfayettecounty.iowa.gov/departments/assessor/
  • Provides information on assessment cycles, board of review, and property owner responsibilities.
Property searchBeacon - Fayette County Property Searchbeacon.schneidercorp.com/Application.aspx
  • Official vendor portal for property records, tax amounts, and assessment data.
Deeds and recorded documentsFayette County Recorderfayettecounty.iowa.gov/departments/recorder/
  • Maintains real estate records. Online document search available via Iowa Land Records portal.
Property taxesFayette County Treasurer Property Taxfayettecounty.iowa.gov/departments/treasurer/
  • Property taxes are collected by the County Treasurer. Payments are due September 30 and March 31.
GIS and parcel mapsFayette County GIS/Mappingfayettecounty.iowa.gov/departments/gis-mapping/
  • Provides access to parcel mapping and GIS data via the Beacon portal.
Zoning and land useFayette County Planning and Zoningfayettecounty.iowa.gov/departments/planning-and-zoning/
  • Regulates land use in unincorporated areas. Building permits are managed through this department.
County data

Fayette 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$140,327

Median estimated market value for properties in this county.

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Median assessed value$118,070

Median assessed value from county assessment records when available.

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Median annual property tax$1,550

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

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Median effective property tax rate1.13%

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.

Fayette County city-level property value and tax-rate rollups
CityMedian estimated valueMedian assessed valueMedian effective property tax rateMedian tax amount
Oelwein$110,311$96,2501.35%$1,430
West Union$159,519$141,9851.20%$1,792
Fayette$155,713$137,3401.15%$1,805
Elgin$150,430$123,0100.93%$1,412
Hawkeye$139,229$114,7550.92%$1,256
Arlington$132,205$108,9600.99%$1,298
Clermont$176,451$146,8801.07%$1,837
Waucoma$125,260$98,9400.90%$1,140
Maynard$176,251$131,7800.99%$1,782
Fairbank$318,802$295,6551.13%$3,360
FAQ

Fayette County property records FAQ

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

Where can I verify assessed value in Fayette County?

Use the official Fayette County Assessor Department for assessed values, parcel details, exemptions, and property characteristics when those records are available online.

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

Use the official Fayette 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 Fayette County?

Use the official Fayette County Recorder 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 Fayette County?

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

Where can I search permits or zoning in Fayette County?

Use Fayette County Planning and Zoning for zoning or land-use records. City properties may require city-specific planning portals.

Can I build a list of Fayette County property owners?

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

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