Webster County, Iowa, is home to 15 cities. In Webster County, IA, property records document property lines, sizes, building details, assessed values, and taxation. Various parties rely on these records for land rights, development, and revenue purposes.

When examining the recent Webster County property records, one can uncover a median home value of $136,846 and a median rent of $690. With a median household income of $68,236, the county collects 1.28% median property taxes based on assessed property valuations.

The role of maintaining official property records in Webster County, IA, falls under the purview of the County Recorder/Registrar. This office facilitates the retrieval of a comprehensive array of real estate documents, such as deeds, land contracts, UCC filings, changes of titles, and liens, which are accessible to both the public and businesses.

In Webster County, individuals can access property documents by visiting the office at 701 Central Ave, Second Floor, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. The office, equipped with 161 index books and two search terminals, is open during regular hours.

Alternatively, individuals who cannot physically visit the office can retrieve documents online through the Iowa Land Records search system. This comprehensive digital database covers real estate archives dating from July 1, 1999.

It allows users to conduct searches and view and print land instruments using criteria such as grantor/grantee name, document type, recorded date, book and page details, instrument number, and parcel identification number.

Acquiring property instruments from the County Recorder/Registrar in Webster County involves a $1 per page fee for all real estate documents. For those requiring certified copies, an extra $5 certification fee applies.

For zoning verification in Webster County, IA, individuals should contact the local planning department corresponding to the location of their property. Conversely, they can contact the county Planning and Zoning Department at 515-574-3761 for unincorporated parcels.