Winnebago County, IA

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

Official sources

Winnebago 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.

Winnebago County official assessor, tax, deed, GIS, permit, and land-use sources
Record typeOfficial sourceNotes
Assessed valuesWinnebago County Assessorwww.winnebagocountyiowa.gov/assessor/
  • Uses Beacon/Schneider Geospatial portal for property data.
  • Includes assessment notices and sales lists.
Property searchWinnebago County Property Search (Beacon)beacon.schneidercorp.com/Application.aspx
  • Direct link to the Beacon property search portal used by the county.
Deeds and recorded documentsWinnebago County Recorderwww.winnebagocountyiowa.gov/recorder/
  • Provides access to real estate documents and recording fees.
  • Land records are also accessible via the Iowa Land Records portal.
Property taxesWinnebago County Treasurer Property Taxeswww.iowatreasurers.org/index.php
  • Official Iowa Treasurers portal for tax payments and statement retrieval.
  • Supports partial and scheduled payments.
GIS and parcel mapsWinnebago County GIS Parcel Mapbeacon.schneidercorp.com/Application.aspx
  • Interactive GIS parcel map provided via Beacon/Schneider Geospatial.
Zoning and land useWinnebago County Zoning Departmentwww.winnebagocountyiowa.gov/zoning/
  • Provides zoning information and commission resources.
  • Septic and well permits are handled by Environmental Health.
County data

Winnebago 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$149,219

Median estimated market value for properties in this county.

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Median assessed value$130,850

Median assessed value from county assessment records when available.

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Median annual property tax$1,970

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

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Median effective property tax rate1.32%

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.

Winnebago County city-level property value and tax-rate rollups
CityMedian estimated valueMedian assessed valueMedian effective property tax rateMedian tax amount
Forest City$166,901$152,1301.43%$2,347
Lake Mills$157,392$142,6651.38%$2,162
Buffalo Center$129,101$116,9101.31%$1,616
Thompson$101,831$65,0701.03%$1,002
Leland$147,281$117,3951.01%$1,465
Rake$63,000$45,7501.13%$672
Scarville$110,880$83,6600.85%$964
Woden$108,150$125,0901.22%$1,352
FAQ

Winnebago County property records FAQ

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

Where can I verify assessed value in Winnebago County?

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

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

Use the official Winnebago 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 Winnebago County?

Use the official Winnebago County GIS Parcel Map 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 Winnebago County?

Use Winnebago County Zoning Department for zoning or land-use records. City properties may require city-specific planning portals.

Can I build a list of Winnebago County property owners?

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

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