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Instant Access to Black Hawk County, IA Property Records

  • Owner(s)
  • Deed Records
  • Loans & Liens
  • Values
  • Taxes
  • Building Permits
  • Purchase History
  • Property Details
  • And More!

Black Hawk County, Iowa, incorporates 11 cities. In Black Hawk County, IA, property records are official archives that record property ownership, transactions, and legal descriptions. They serve as crucial references for verifying property rights and facilitating real estate transactions.

As reflected in Black Hawk County property records, the county has a median home value of $171,400.00 and a median monthly rent cost of around $859.00. Meanwhile, households in the county earn median salaries of $66,605.50 and pay median property taxes at a rate of 1.49% of assessed property values.

Property records in Black Hawk County, IA, are under the supervision of the County Recorder, where a diverse range of documents, including deeds, mortgages, land surveys, and property liens, are diligently maintained.

To access Black Hawk County property records, interested parties can utilize the Beacon database, an online platform offering convenient search options based on criteria like location address, parcel number, grantor/grantee name, and instrument number. Individuals also have the option to send a request through mail or physically visit the County Recorder to access these documents.

The fees for obtaining property records in Black Hawk County include $1 per page for document copies, $5 per certification of documents, $2 for email copies, and $6 per copy or release of federal tax liens.

Zoning information for properties in Black Hawk County, IA, can be verified through the Planning and Zoning Department. This office maintains zoning maps and land use records that residents can access in person or search on the department's website.

Black Hawk County Property Statistics

For an easier overview of the difference in tax rates between counties, explore the charts below. You can also get additional insights on median home values, income levels and homeownership rates in your area.

Median Rent

Black Hawk County
$859.00
Iowa
$739.00
National
$840.25

Median Property Tax Rate

Black Hawk County
1.49%
Iowa
1.27%
National
0.74%

Median Home Value

Black Hawk County
$171,400.00
Iowa
$134,900.00
National
$173,750.00

Median Income

Black Hawk County
$66,605.50
Iowa
$67,426.00
National
$65,108.00

Unemployment Rate (%)

Black Hawk County
3.18%
Iowa
1.88 %
National
2.87 %

Renter Occupied Housing (%)

Black Hawk County
24.02%
Iowa
19.29 %
National
21.81 %

Black Hawk County Registrar of Deeds

Black Hawk County Recorder’s Office

Address: 316 E 5th Street
Phone: 319-833-3012
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Email: recorder@blackhawkcounty.iowa.gov
Website: https://www.blackhawkcounty.iowa.gov/239/Recorder
Official Records Search: https://cotthosting.com/IABlackHawkExternal/LandRecords/protected/v4/SrchName.aspx

Instant Access to Black Hawk County, IA Property Records

  • Owner(s)
  • Deed Records
  • Loans & Liens
  • Values
  • Taxes
  • Building Permits
  • Purchase History
  • Property Details
  • And More!