Scott County, Iowa, consists of 18 cities and 13 townships. In Scott County, IA, property records outline specifics like owner, location, dimensions, appraisal, and more for properties. These public documents allow the examination of real estate assets.

In Scott County, the typical home rents out for around $976, and homes are valued at about $214,116 on average. Additionally, the county usually collects property taxes equal to1.37% of a property's assessed fair market value. The median household income is $79,223.

Property records in Scott County, IA, are maintained by the Recorder's Office. Some records they keep include deeds, easements, contracts, mortgages, condemnations, covenants, foreclosures, leases, plats, and other documents affecting real estate titles.

These records can be accessed online through an online service provided by Cott Systems. The online records are indexed primarily by name and recording date. The identical records are also available through public computer terminals at the Recorder's Office using the same interface in the online system.

The search contains released records that have been recorded, indexed, verified, and approved for public access. However, some newly recorded documents may not yet be indexed or viewable online until they are fully processed and released by the Recorder's Office.

Obtaining property records from the Scott County Recorder's Office involves a charge of $1 for document copies spanning up to four pages. For certified copies, an additional fee of $5 is applied.

Zoning information for unincorporated areas in Scott County, IA, can be verified through the county's Planning and Development Department. For properties within incorporated cities or townships, zoning records can be obtained by contacting the relevant local planning or zoning office.