Poweshiek County, Iowa, encompasses eight communities. In Poweshiek County, IA, property records provide stakeholders with the necessary knowledge for making informed decisions and contributing to a transparent real estate market.

Delving into the Poweshiek County property records brings forth a median home value of $165,662, a median rent pegged at $836, and a median household income of $68,216. Regarding median property taxes, the county collects at a rate of 1.12% based on the property assessment.

Property records in Poweshiek County, IA, fall under the purview of the Recorder's Office. They diligently record and preserve documents such as leases, mortgages, releases, plats, deeds, and UCC tracts submitted by the citizens.

Upon recording, these property instruments are archived according to parameters, among which are party name, document type, recording date, and legal description, to facilitate searches. They are eventually stored in physical and electronic vaults for future retrieval.

To enable remote access to records, the Recorder offers the Iowa Land Records website. This statewide site houses electronic documents uploaded by County Recorders across Iowa. For on-site access, the public can review and research the documents inside the Recorder's office in the Courthouse at 302 E Main St., Montezuma, IA 50171, during operating hours.

For those wishing to request copies from the Poweshiek County Recorder remotely, the process can be completed by either mailing to P.O. Box 656, Montezuma, IA 50171, or by emailing recorder1@poweshiekcounty.org. Ensure that the request includes the necessary document identifiers and the corresponding fees for a smooth transaction.

Since payments are charged in advance, individuals should contact the Poweshiek County Recorder's Office at (641) 623-5434 to inquire about the fee schedule and the payment procedure.

If zoning information found in the property records needs validation, contact the Poweshiek County Sanitarian and Zoning Department at (641) 623-3762. They enforce and oversee the county's zoning codes and ordinances, permit issuances, and rezoning. For further zoning data verification, the public can contact the local offices, which maintain verified zoning records for properties within their jurisdictions.