Tax Department Duties & Responsibilities
- Collecting all property and mobile home taxes, special assessments, and drainage tax
- Collecting miscellaneous revenue from other offices
- Investing all county funds
- Apportioning all tax dollars and sending to appropriate school, city, or other taxing body
- Issuing tax clearances on mobile homes
- Processing Property Tax Credit Claims for senior citizens or persons with disabilities
- Keeping accurate records of all monies received and disbursed
- Holding the annual Tax Sale
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Property Tax Frequently Asked Questions
Des Moines County GIS Site
Iowa General Assembly - Iowa Code