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Keeping it Real (Estate) with Deanna - What county office does what from auditor to treasurer?

Is it the County Treasurer's office that collects taxes? A real estate run down on what county office does what.

A lot of times clients have trouble remembering what county office
does what.  It’s easy to understand as
most of the time you’re only dealing with an office once in a blue moon.  Here is a little rundown of some of duties.  A Realtor will help you on when these offices
come in play when transferring real estate.

Recorder’s Office: Documents deeds, mortgages, contracts,
leases, plats and surveys, easements, bills of sale, and more.

Assessor’s Office: Keep records of homestead and Veteran
exemptions, as well as gathers information on properties, square footage, etc.

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Clerk of Court: Records documents from the court system,
judgments, court costs, etc.

Treasurer’s Office: Collects taxes.

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Auditor’s Office: In charge of county building codes, voter’s
registration, and absentee ballots.

Building and Zoning: Enforces ordinances, flood plain maps.

Health Department: Provides radon self-test kits (can only
test with a self-test if you own the property), performs perk tests for septic
systems, conduct water tests, inspect food and lodging facilities.

Kind Regards,

Deanna

 

Deanna Howard, Realtor,
SFR, CREN



Iowa Realty

752 10th Street

Marion, Iowa 52302

(319) 929-3836



dhoward@iowarealty.com

www.deannahoward.com



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