Property sale information is available in the Assessor’s Office located in the lower level of the Grundy County Courthouse or on the County GIS Mapping site which you can access from the homepage of this website.
Building permits are required before constructing or placing any structures in the unincorporated area of Grundy County. Permits are also needed when altering the exterior dimensions of any existing structure. Building Permits are managed by the Zoning Department located on the lower level of the Grundy County Courthouse, 706 G Avenue.
Rural zoning matters are handled at the County Zoning Office, housed in the lower level of the Grundy County Courthouse, 706 G Avenue in Grundy Center.
At the Grundy County Treasurer’s Office by appointment or at any Driver's License Station in the State of Iowa. For more information on locations nearest you, visit the Iowa State Treasurers Association website at www.iowatreasurers.org.
A marriage license can be obtained from the Recorder’s Office, located on the main floor of the Grundy County Courthouse. The 2 parties to be married and a disinterested witness (any adult who knows both the parties) must complete the application and sign it in front of a notary public or Recorder’s Office personnel. The fee is $35.00 payable to the Grundy County Recorder. You may also obtain a copy of a marriage certificate from the Recorder’s Office.
You can research our public records yourself or have someone do it for you. Some of our records are available on-line at https://www.iowacourts.state.ia.us/ESAWebApp/DefaultFrame.
Real Estate Parcel ownership can be determined from the Assessor’s Office located in the lower level of the Grundy County Courthouse (319-824-6216), the Auditor’s Office located on the main level of the Grundy County Courthouse (319-824-3122), or on the County GIS Mapping site which you can access from the homepage of this website.
Your Iowa driver's license is valid for 60 days after the expiration date. The IA DOT gives you this extra time to process your renewal application. If your driver's license has been expired for longer than 1 year, you must re-take the written and driving tests. If you're unsure about the status of your driver's license in Iowa, you can always get a copy of your Iowa driving record.
Septic Permits are handled at the County Sanitarian’s Office, housed in the lower level of the Grundy County Courthouse, 706 G Avenue in Grundy Center.
A birth certificate can be obtained in the County Recorder’s Office on the main floor of the Grundy County Courthouse.
Mortgages, state, and federal liens are available in the Recorder’s Office, located on the main floor of the Grundy County Courthouse. Lien judgment information is available in the Clerk of Courts Office, located on the main floor of the Grundy County Courthouse.
No, the Clerk of Court’s Office is unable to do research for you.
You have the month before, the month of, and the month following your license plate renewal month to renew without penalty.
Your tax statement will provide you with the amount of the tax due for the year. The tax statement will include two payment stubs, one for the first half of the year and one for the second half. You may choose to pay each half by the due date with these stubs or pay the full year at once. The first half of taxes are due by September 1st of each year (late interest will begin accruing October 1st) and the second half is due by March 1st of each year (late interest will begin accruing April 1st).
To learn more about Iowa Property Tax Credit, visit the Property Tax Department in the County Treasurer’s Office in the Grundy County Courthouse or to download an application go to www.state.ia.us/tax/forms/prop.html.
You will be notified by mail, email and text when you will need to report.
Contact the Iowa Department of Human Services at 1-800-873-1340.
The legal description can be found on your land abstract or on the County GIS Mapping site which you can access from the homepage of this website. Should you need further assistance, visit the Auditor’s Office located on the main floor of the Grundy County Courthouse or contact them at 319-824-3122.
Click Here to get to the Dust Control Application form online and submit it to the County Engineer’s Office, located at 22580 M Avenue, north of Grundy Center.
911 maps are available at the Sheriff’s Office located at 703 8th Street in Grundy Center (directly west of the Grundy County Courthouse).
The standard recording fee is $7.00 for the first page and $5.00 for every page thereafter. A deed will also require an Auditor’s Transfer fee of $5.00 per parcel and a real estate transfer stamp based on the selling price of the property. Deeds and mortgages are recorded in the Recorder’s Office, located on the main floor of the Grundy County Courthouse.
You can title and register your car at the Motor Vehicle Counter in the County Treasurer’s Office located in the lower level of the Grundy County Courthouse.
You can register to vote in the Auditor’s Office located on the main floor of the Grundy County Courthouse. They will provide you with a voter registration form to complete and sign in order to become a registered voter in Grundy County. You may also complete a voter registration form to make a change to your registration information. A voter registration form may be obtained on-line by clicking here. Complete the form and return to the Auditor’s Office.
Contact the County Recorder’s Office on the main floor of the Grundy County Courthouse.
That information is available in the Assessor’s Office located in the lower level of the Grundy County Courthouse or on the County GIS Mapping site which you can access from the homepage of this website.
County roads are maintained by the Engineer/Secondary Road Department, located at 22580 M Avenue, north of Grundy Center.
You would pay the Total Fine/Costs on or before the court date. If you are paying after the court date, you would pay the Unsecured Appearance Bond amount at the bottom of the ticket.
Payment may be made by cash, check, debit card, credit card, or money order in person to the Property Tax Department in the County Treasurer’s Office in the Grundy County Courthouse or by mail to the same department. You may also use a Debit Card, Master Card, Visa, Discover Credit Card or e-check on the Iowa State Treasurer’s Association Website found by clicking on Treasurer under the departments link on the homepage of this website.
In most cases, a new deed will need to be prepared and recorded at the Recorder’s Office, located on the main floor of the Grundy County Courthouse.
You may make partial payments for current or delinquent real estate or mobile home property tax. Partial payments are not accepted for special assessments or tax sale redemption payments. A partial payment must be indicated on your payment of tax due.
Contact the Sheriff’s Office located at 703 8th Street in Grundy Center (directly west of the Grundy County Courthouse).
The Clerk of Court’s Office is open to the public from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, except Judicial holidays.
Send payment to Clerk of District Court, Grundy County Courthouse, 706 G Avenue, Grundy Center IA 50638.
You would notify the Clerk of Court's Office in writing on or before the court date on the ticket. You will then be notified by mail of your trial date.
Contact the General Relief Office, housed on the main level of the Grundy County Annex Building, 706 H Avenue in Grundy Center (directly south of the Grundy County Courthouse).
Bring your license plates and registration to the Motor Vehicle Department in the County Treasurer’s office located in the lower level of the Grundy County Courthouse and complete a “Claim for Refund.” The claim will then be sent to the Iowa Department of Transportation. If approved, a refund will be mailed to you within four to six weeks.
Personalized license plates can be ordered online at https://iowadot.gov/mvd/personalizedplates/home.aspx
The Motor Vehicle Department is housed in the County Treasurer’s Office located in the lower level of the Grundy County Courthouse.
Well Permits are handled at the County Sanitarian’s Office, housed in the lower level of the Grundy County Courthouse, 706 G Avenue in Grundy Center.
The Social Services office is located at the Grundy County Annex Building, 706 H Avenue in Grundy Center (directly south of the Grundy County Courthouse).
At the Property Tax Department in the Treasurer’s Office located in the lower level of the Grundy County Courthouse.
Contact the County Recorder’s Office on the main floor of the Grundy County Courthouse.
You are not required to be represented by counsel, but you may seek legal advice if you choose to do so.
Weekly Board of Supervisor agendas may be found by clicking on the "Board of Supervisors Agenda" button located on the right side of this page.
The County Board of Supervisors usually meet on Mondays at 9:00 A.M. in the Board of Supervisor’s Room on the main floor of the Grundy County Courthouse.
Contact the County Recorder’s Office on the main floor of the Grundy County Courthouse.
Contact the County Recorder’s Office on the main floor of the Grundy County Courthouse.
Click here for request form that you can complete and mail to the Auditor’s Office.
Contact the Butler/Grundy County Development Alliance housed in Allison Iowa or visit their website at www.grundycountyia.com. You may contact them at 319-267-2858 or email at [email protected].
Contact the County Recorder’s Office on the main floor of the Grundy County Courthouse.
Contact the Iowa Department of Human Services at 1-800-873-1340.
Contact the County Recorder’s Office on the main floor of the Grundy County Courthouse.
Contact Grundy County Public Health, located at 706 H Ave; Suite 2. in Grundy Center. Phone 319-824-6312.
Sales Tax Permits are handled at the Iowa Department of Revenue and Finance at 1-800-367-3388.
Income Tax Forms are handled at the Iowa Department of Revenue and Finance at 1-800-367-3388 or www.irs.gov.
Camping at Grundy County Lake and Wolf Creek Recreation Area are on a first come first serve basis only. No reservations are possible.
Black Hawk County Health Dept. handles all of our inspections and complaints. Please go to the following link https://www.bhcpublichealth.org/services/food-safety and on the right side of the webpage about half way down you will see a link to file a complaint or report a food illness.
For current listings, visit the Iowa Association of County Medical Examiners website: Members - Iowa Association of County Medical Examiners (iacountyme.org).