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Instant Access to Dubuque County, Iowa Property Records

Dubuque County, Iowa, consists of 21 cities. In Dubuque County, IA, property records consist of documentation of land parcels, ownership, transactions, and legal intricacies. These records are essential for legally confirming ownership rights and land boundaries.

Analysis of recent Dubuque County property records uncovers valuable data for homeowners. With a median household income of $88,222, the county boasts an average home value of $230,980 and a median rent of $827. In median property taxes, the county collects 1.21% of a property's assessed fair market value.

The County Recorder secures all property records in Dubuque County, IA, including mortgages, covenants, deeds and easements, plats, surveys, liens, releases, assignments, and other related documents.

In Dubuque County, the primary platform for accessing property records is the eSearch system. This database allows searches based on name, date range, book and page details, file number, parcel number, and property type. One may also utilize the Index Books Search tab available in the system to access property documents dating back to 1834.

Additionally, individuals can visit the County Recorder in person if some records are unavailable online. Alternatively, they can submit a request via mail to Dubuque County Recorder, P.O. Box 5001, Dubuque, or through email at Karol.Kennedy@dubuquecountyiowa.gov to access these documents.

The fees for obtaining these records in Dubuque County cost $1 per page for document copies, $2 per document for certifications, and $1 per page for faxed or emailed copies. For copies of federal tax liens or releases, the fee is $5 each.

For zoning confirmation in Dubuque County, IA, contact the Zoning Department at 563-589-7827 or visit their office at 1225 Seippel Road, Dubuque, IA 52002. Additionally, individuals may check the department's website for accessible zoning resources within the county.

Dubuque 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

Dubuque County
$827
Iowa
$766
National
$991

Median Property Tax Rate

Dubuque County
1.21%
Iowa
1.29%
National
0.94%

Median Home Value

Dubuque County
$230,980
Iowa
$146,610
National
$250,246

Median Income

Dubuque County
$88,222
Iowa
$70,180
National
$69,646

Unemployment Rate (%)

Dubuque County
1.98%
Iowa
2.3 %
National
3.44 %

Renter Occupied Housing (%)

Dubuque County
16.12%
Iowa
19.79 %
National
25.65 %
Dubuque

Tax Assessor

  • Total Parcels: 53,410
  • Commercial Parcels: 3,634
  • Residential Parcels: 38,146
  • Other Parcels: 11,630
  • Tax Amount Population: 93.72%
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Last Assr Update: 2022-11-04
  • Tape Cutoff Date: 2022-05-01
  • Assessment Year: 2022
  • FIPS Code: 19061

Recorder

  • Deed Min: 1989-01-04
  • Deed Max: 2023-04-06
  • Commercial Deed Docs: 18,901
  • Residential Deed Docs: 53,743
  • Mortgage Min: 2004-11-01
  • Mortgage Max: 2023-04-06
  • Commercial Mortgage Docs: 6,703
  • Residential Mortgage Docs: 69,847
  • FIPS Code: 19061
  • Deed Docs: 72,644
  • Mortgage Docs: 76,550

AVM

  • County Population: 53410
  • Most Current Valuation Date: 2023-03-21
  • Total Parcels: 31,416
  • Residential Parcels: 31,416
  • FIPS Code: 19061

Geocode

  • Total Parcels: 53,407
  • Geocode Unavailable: 0
  • Parcel-Centroid Geocodes: 52,259
  • Street-Level Geocodes: 438
  • Other Geocodes: 710
  • FIPS Code: 19061

Foreclosure

  • State FIPs: 19
  • County FIPs: 061
  • Judicial/Non-Judicial: Non-Judicial
  • Min Recording Date: 2005-03-30
  • NOD Document Count: 11
  • NOD Max Recording Date: 2008-02-01
  • NTS Document Count: 374
  • NTS Max Recording Date: 2022-06-28
  • LP Document Count: 2510
  • LP MaxRecording Date: 2023-03-22
  • NOS Document Count: 2062
  • NOS Max Recording Date: 2023-03-22

Assignment and Release

  • FIPs: 19061
  • Total Records: 112670
  • Assignment Min Recording Date: 2004-04-08
  • Assignment Max Recording Date: 2023-04-10
  • Assignment Doc Count: 10756
  • Release Min Recording Date: 2000-05-08
  • Release Max Recording Date: 2023-04-11
  • Release Doc Count: 101562
  • Other Min Recording Date: 2005-06-01
  • Other Max Recording Date: 2021-11-19
  • Other Doc Count: 352

Dubuque County Registrar of Deeds

Dubuque County Recorder’s Office

Address: 720 Central Avenue
Phone: 563-589-4434
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Email: Karol.Kennedy@dubuquecountyiowa.gov
Website: https://www.dubuquecountyiowa.gov/212/Recorder
Official Records Search: https://cotthosting.com/iadubuque/LandRecords/protected/SrchQuickName.aspx

Instant Access to Dubuque County, Iowa Property Records