Jackson County, Iowa, is home to 12 cities. In Jackson County, IA, property records contain legal documents establishing ownership and property lines, allowing people to verify the land title and usage, which is important for tax assessment, local planning, and economic development.

Recent Jackson County property records show a median home value of $154,370 and a median rent cost of $826 against the median household earning of $72,972. The records also reveal that the county levies a median property tax of 1.24% of a property's assessed fair market value.

Property records in Jackson County, IA, fall under the purview of the County Recorder. This key office manages various land documents, including deeds, contracts, mortgages, assignments, releases, tax liens, surveys, plats, and leases.

To access these records, individuals can utilize the Iowa Land Records database. This online platform lets its users employ various criteria when searching, such as owner names, document types, book/page details, and recording dates, to retrieve specific property documents efficiently.

For those who prefer other approaches, the County Recorder's office, located at Jackson County Courthouse Room 206, 201 West Platt Street, Maquoketa, IA 52060, welcomes visitors during regular office hours. Apart from that, interested parties can resort to traditional methods such as mailing requests to the same address or sending requests via fax at (563) 652-6460.

In Jackson County, the fees for obtaining property records vary depending on the type of copy requested. Non-certified copies are $1 per page, while certified copies include a $5 certification fee on top of the $1 per page copy fee. For further details on property record fees, contact the County Recorder at (563) 652-2504.

To verify zoning information, contact the Jackson County Planning and Zoning Office. This authority administers and enforces the county's basic zoning ordinance and land use laws and can help determine a property's designation. Moreover, reaching out to the respective city zoning official is advised as they oversee the zoning of properties within their limits.