Median estimated market value for properties in this county.
AssessorSearch county dataHoward County, IA
Howard 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 Howard County, Iowa. Search an address or APN, then jump to official county sources or property tax and value data.
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Official sources
Howard 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.
| Record type | Official source | Notes |
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| Assessed values | Howard County Assessorhowardcounty.iowa.gov/assessor/ |
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| Property search | Howard County Property Records Searchhoward.iowaassessors.com |
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| Deeds and recorded documents | Iowa Land Records (Howard County)iowalandrecords.org/portal/ |
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| Property taxes | Howard County Treasurer Property Taxwww.iowatreasurers.org |
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| GIS and parcel maps | Howard County GIS Mapmaps.camavision.com/map/howardia |
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County data
Howard 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 assessed value from county assessment records when available.
AssessorSearch county dataMedian annual property tax amount from indexed tax records when available.
AssessorSearch county dataMedian effective property tax rate calculated from annual tax and value fields.
AssessorSearch county dataCity property data
Top city rollups for estimated value, assessed value, property tax rate, and tax amount.
| City | Median estimated value | Median assessed value | Median effective property tax rate | Median tax amount |
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| Cresco | $169,521 | $140,825 | 1.13% | $1,950 |
| Elma | $133,431 | $98,075 | 0.97% | $1,494 |
| Lime Springs | $157,464 | $143,390 | 1.11% | $1,727 |
| Riceville | $172,777 | $146,910 | 0.97% | $1,760 |
| Chester | $119,588 | $74,445 | 0.90% | $1,082 |
| Protivin | $138,797 | $104,885 | 0.89% | $1,180 |
| Alta Vista | $147,458 | $130,100 | 1.01% | $1,424 |
FAQ
Howard County property records FAQ
Common questions about assessor, deed, tax, GIS, and permit records.
Where can I search Howard County property records by address?
Use the official Howard County Property Records Search to search Howard County property records by address or parcel number. Use AssessorSearch property search as a free, easy-to-use option to search Howard County by address or APN.
How do I find the owners of Howard County properties?
Use the official Howard County Property Records Search for county ownership and parcel records when owner names are available online. Use AssessorSearch property search as a free, easy-to-use option to look up Howard County properties by address or APN.
Where can I verify assessed value in Howard County?
Use the official Howard County Assessor for assessed values, parcel details, exemptions, and property characteristics when those records are available online.
Where can I look up Howard County property tax bills or payments?
Use the official Howard 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 Howard County?
Use the official Iowa Land Records (Howard County) 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 Howard County?
Use the official Howard 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 Howard County property owners?
Use Affix by AssessorSearch for county property owner lists, filters, exports, skip tracing, and outreach workflows.
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