Linn County Iowa Property Assessment Navigator
Find Linn County Property Assessments, Parcel Records, Tax Bills and Deeds
Linn County property information is divided among multiple offices and two assessor jurisdictions. The Linn County Assessor handles property outside Cedar Rapids. The Cedar Rapids City Assessor handles property inside Cedar Rapids. The County Treasurer collects property taxes, the Auditor applies taxable-value and levy information, and the Recorder maintains deeds, mortgages, liens, plats and other recorded land documents.
This 2026 guide helps owners choose the correct assessor, search by address or parcel record, read assessed and taxable values, locate comparable sales, verify homestead and military benefits, understand the new 2026 homestead exemption, review appeal deadlines, pay fall or spring taxes and order real-estate documents.
Route Cedar Rapids and county parcels correctly
Search address, owner, parcel and sales records
Decode assessment, rollback and taxable value
Check credits, payments, deeds and tax-sale status
Linn County Assessor
Jerry Witt
County Assessor phone
319-892-5220
County Assessor office
935 2nd St. SW
County Treasurer
Brent C. Oleson
Editorial verification
August 6, 2026
Linn County Assessment and Tax Status on August 6, 2026
The 2026 assessment protest and July exemption deadlines have passed. Iowa’s regular informal review period ended April 25, Board of Review petitions were due April 30 and new homestead or military filings for the 2026 assessment year were due July 1. The next major owner deadline is the fall property-tax installment.
2026 assessment notice
Because 2026 is an even-numbered year, an owner generally receives an assessment notice only when the assessed value changes or another reportable assessment action occurs.
Fall tax installment
Property taxes are due September 1. Payment can normally be made without a late fee through September 30.
Homestead transition
Iowa’s 2026 law changes the regular homestead benefit from a tax credit to a taxable-value exemption beginning with assessment year 2026.
Assessment year versus payment year: Iowa’s property-tax cycle takes about 18 months. The taxes payable in September 2026 and March 2027 are generally connected to the January 1, 2025 assessment process—not the January 1, 2026 assessment.
New homestead benefit timing: The 2026 homestead-exemption change applies to assessment year 2026 and affects taxes paid in September 2027 and March 2028.
Which Assessor Handles the Property?
Linn County has two assessment jurisdictions. Searching the wrong portal can produce no result or direct an application to the wrong office.
Linn County Assessor
Use this office for property located in Linn County but outside the Cedar Rapids city limits.
- County real-estate search
- County property assessments
- County Board of Review petitions
- County homestead and military applications
- Residential, agricultural, commercial and industrial parcels
Cedar Rapids City Assessor
Use this office for property located inside the Cedar Rapids city limits.
- Cedar Rapids real-estate search
- City assessment notices and reviews
- Cedar Rapids Board of Review filings
- City homestead and military applications
- Cedar Rapids parcel viewer and comparable sales
Unsure which office applies? Search the address in both assessor portals. The correct portal should return the parcel record. You can also call Linn County at 319-892-5220 or Cedar Rapids at 319-286-5888.
Different states use different assessor structures: Iowa can have separate county and city assessors, while Illinois counties may use a countywide assessor with township-specific appeal windows. See the existing Cook County Assessor property-search guide for comparison.
Four Offices Control Different Linn County Property Records
Assessor
- Market and assessed values
- Property class and characteristics
- Assessment notices
- Sales and comparable searches
- Credits and exemptions
- Board of Review petitions
County Auditor
- Taxable-value calculations
- Assessment limitations
- Taxing-district records
- Levy-rate calculations
- Ownership and transfer records
- Budget-year statements
County Treasurer
- Property-tax statements
- Fall and spring payments
- Delinquent taxes
- Tax sale and redemption
- Payment receipts
- Age and income tax credits
County Recorder
- Deeds and contracts
- Mortgages and releases
- Plats and surveys
- Easements and liens
- Certified copies
- Property Fraud Alert
The Assessor does not calculate or collect taxes: The Assessor establishes value and classification. The Auditor applies taxable-value and levy information, and the Treasurer collects the resulting tax.
Choose the Linn County Property Action You Need
Find a property record
Choose the correct assessor portal and search by address, owner, parcel number or legal-description information.
Review an assessment
Check class, dwelling details, land, assessed value, sales and assessment history.
Find comparable sales
Use residential, commercial, agricultural or vacant-land sales tools connected to the assessor portal.
Verify homestead or military status
Search the parcel, check current benefits and file through the correct assessor jurisdiction.
Find and pay taxes
Use Iowa Tax and Tags for current fall or spring amounts, prior payments and online payment.
Find a deed or lien
Use the Recorder’s AVA search for deeds, mortgages, releases, liens, plats and surveys.
Jump to Your Linn County Property Task
How to Search Linn County Iowa Assessor Records
Determine whether the property is inside Cedar Rapids.
Use the Linn County portal for property outside Cedar Rapids and the Cedar Rapids City Assessor portal for property within city limits.
Open the Real Estate Search.
Use the assessor website’s Real Estate Search link and accept the public-information disclaimer.
Start with a simplified address.
Enter the house number and main street name. Remove unit numbers, directions and suffixes if the exact search fails.
Search by owner when the address is uncertain.
Try the surname, business name, trust name, prior owner or spelling variation.
Use the parcel number for one exact record.
Copy the number from a tax statement, deed, mortgage, appraisal page or GIS map.
Open every plausible result.
One address may include a residence, agricultural parcel, vacant tract, condominium, leased-land building or several legal parcels.
Verify assessor jurisdiction and parcel identity.
Match the parcel number, property address, deed holder, legal description, classification and taxing district.
Review values, improvements and sales.
Check land, dwelling, outbuilding, commercial, agricultural, sales and prior-assessment sections.
Check benefit links.
For eligible county-jurisdiction parcels, the property page may provide homestead or 65+ application links beside the current status.
Save a dated record.
Print or save the property page before using it for a protest, purchase, exemption or correction request.
Address search
Best when the location is known but the parcel number is unavailable.
Owner search
Useful for locating several parcels or a property held by a trust or company.
Parcel-number search
Best for connecting assessor, tax, GIS and deed records.
Legal-description search
Helpful for rural tracts, subdivisions, sections and multiple parcels.
Public-data warning: The assessor website states that property data is provided as-is and assessed values can change through assessor action, Board of Review decisions or state equalization.
Seven Property-Record Fields to Verify
Parcel number
Match every segment.
Deed holder
Compare recorded owner.
Property address
Confirm location.
Classification
Check actual use.
Assessed value
Use correct year.
Tax district
Review authorities.
Credits
Confirm homestead or military.
| Assessor field | What it means | What to verify |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel Number | Primary identifier for the assessor record. | Use the complete number for tax, GIS and document searches. |
| Deed Holder | Owner information maintained from property-transfer records. | Compare with the latest recorded deed or contract. |
| Legal Description | Subdivision, lot, section, township, range or other legal reference. | Use the recorded deed and survey for legal reliance. |
| Class | Residential, agricultural, commercial, industrial or another classification. | Compare with actual use and occupancy. |
| Land and Improvements | Site and building characteristics used in valuation. | Check square footage, age, grade, condition and outbuildings. |
| Assessed Value | Assessor’s estimate of market value before rollback and exemptions. | Use the January 1 assessment year shown. |
| Homestead or Military | Shows whether a qualifying benefit is currently associated with the property. | Check status date and correct assessor jurisdiction. |
| Sales History | Recorded transactions used as market evidence. | A sale price alone may not prove an arm’s-length market transaction. |
How to Find Linn County Comparable Property Sales
The Linn County Assessor portal provides separate residential, commercial, agricultural and vacant-land sales searches, along with building-characteristic comparison tools.
Residential Sales
Search recent residential transactions by area, date, price and property characteristics.
Commercial Sales
Review commercial transactions and relevant market records.
Agricultural Sales
Research agricultural transfers while remembering that farmland valuation uses productivity rules.
Vacant-Land Sales
Compare unimproved parcels, location and land characteristics.
Comparable-sale screening checklist
- Similar neighborhood or market area
- Similar property class
- Similar lot size
- Similar building size
- Similar age and construction
- Similar condition and quality
- Recent sale date
- Arm’s-length transaction
- Similar improvements or outbuildings
- Adjustments for meaningful differences
Agricultural-property difference: Iowa agricultural land is generally assessed based on productivity and net earning capacity rather than only on recent sale price.
How the 2026 Linn County Assessment Cycle Works
The effective assessment date is January 1. Iowa requires broad reassessment in odd-numbered years. In an even-numbered year such as 2026, an owner is generally notified when the assessed value changes.
Assessment date
Property condition, ownership and value are reviewed as of January 1.
Notice completion
Assessment notices are completed by April 1 when notice is required.
Review begins
Informal review and formal protest periods open.
Board review
The Board of Review considers timely petitions.
Taxes become payable
The first tax installment follows in the fall of the next year.
2026 even-year rule: A property owner may not receive a new assessment notice when the assessed value remains unchanged. The property record should still be reviewed online.
Value and tax are different: An unchanged assessment does not guarantee an unchanged tax bill because assessment limitations, exemptions, budgets and levy rates can change.
How Linn County Assessed Value Becomes Taxable Value
Assessed value
Assessor’s estimate of full market value or applicable productivity value.
Effective January 1.
Assessment limitation
State rollback or statutory limitation is applied based on property class.
Percentage changes annually.
Exemptions
Homestead, 65+, military or other qualifying value reductions are applied.
Rules differ by benefit.
Taxable value
Auditor applies the combined levy rate for the property’s tax district.
Treasurer collects the tax.
Assessed value
Assessor record
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Assessment limitation
State percentage
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Exemptions
Qualifying reductions
=
Taxable value
Levy base
Taxable value
Divide by 1,000
×
Consolidated levy
Dollars per $1,000
=
Estimated property tax
Before credits or special charges
The rollback is not an individual value cap: Iowa’s residential and agricultural assessment limitations restrict statewide aggregate taxable-value growth. An individual parcel’s assessed value can increase by more than the statewide percentage.
Commercial and industrial property: The first $150,000 of a qualifying property unit receives the residential assessment limitation, while value above that threshold generally uses the statutory commercial or industrial limitation.
How to Appeal a Linn County Property Assessment
Review opens
Informal discussions and formal protest filing begin.
Informal review ends
Any signed assessment agreement must be completed by this date.
Formal petition deadline
Board of Review petitions must be filed or timely postmarked.
Board considers petitions
The independent Board can confirm, reduce or increase an assessment.
Further appeal
PAAB or District Court routes may be available after a Board decision.
Current 2026 status: The regular April 2–30 protest period has passed. Check whether a later assessment-change or equalization notice created a separate deadline before assuming no remedy exists.
Common legal grounds for an assessment protest
Not comparable
The assessment is not equitable compared with similar properties.
Above actual value
The assessed value exceeds the property’s market value.
Exempt property
The property or a qualifying portion should be exempt.
Assessment error
The record contains an incorrect class, size, feature or factual item.
Fraudulent assessment
The assessment was allegedly made fraudulently.
Other statutory ground
The written petition must identify a legally recognized basis and supporting evidence.
Confirm assessor jurisdiction.
County parcels use the Linn County Board of Review. Cedar Rapids parcels use the Cedar Rapids City Assessor and City Board of Review.
Download the current assessor record.
Verify assessment year, parcel, class, values and property characteristics.
Request informal review early.
Contact the assessor between April 2 and April 25, leaving enough time for staff to review evidence.
File a formal petition when needed.
Do not rely on an unfinished informal discussion to protect the April 30 formal deadline.
State a recognized protest ground.
Explain the requested value or correction and why the present assessment is wrong.
Attach organized evidence.
Include comparable sales, photographs, repair estimates, appraisals, plans, income data or agricultural evidence.
Request an oral hearing in writing.
Include the request when filing the petition if you want to appear before the Board.
Save timely-filing proof.
Keep the email, fax confirmation, county receipt or postal evidence.
Accepted county filing methods: Linn County allows petitions by mail, fax or email when submitted within the filing period. Mailed petitions must be postmarked by April 30.
“I am reviewing parcel __________ for assessment year __________. The property is outside/inside Cedar Rapids. I believe the assessment is incorrect because __________. Please confirm the informal-review period, formal filing office and evidence required.”
Linn County Property-Tax Credits and Exemptions
Homestead Exemption
For qualifying Iowa owners who own and occupy the property as a homestead and meet residency requirements.
General filing date: July 1
65+ Homestead Exemption
Additional taxable-value reduction for qualifying owners age 65 or older by January 1 of the application year.
Current separate amount: $6,500
Military Exemption
Available to qualifying veterans under Iowa service and discharge rules.
General filing date: July 1
Disabled Veteran Homestead
Available to qualifying veterans with permanent 100% service-related disability or equivalent qualifying status.
DD214 and benefits letter
Family Farm Credit
Available for qualifying agricultural property owned and operated under Iowa family-farm rules.
Filing: July 1–November 1
Agricultural Land Credit
Applies through Iowa’s agricultural property-tax relief structure when eligibility conditions are satisfied.
Review farm classification
Age or Disability Income Credit
Income-based property-tax credit administered by the Treasurer for eligible owners.
Use current annual claim form
Urban Revitalization
Temporary exemption may apply to qualifying improvements in an approved revitalization area.
Local plan rules apply
Forest, Prairie and Wetlands
Special exemption programs apply to qualifying land meeting acreage, use and filing requirements.
Some require annual filing
July 1, 2026 has passed: A homestead, military or similar claim filed after the applicable date is generally treated as a filing for the following assessment year.
Cedar Rapids residents: Submit assessor-administered applications to the Cedar Rapids City Assessor, not the Linn County Assessor.
All County Credits and Exemptions
Review eligibility, filing dates and current application links.
Check Homestead or Military
Search status for properties outside Cedar Rapids using house number and street name.
Age and Income Credit Forms
Find current real-estate, mobile-home and special-assessment credit forms.
Homestead Tax Credit Becomes a Homestead Exemption
Iowa legislation enacted in May 2026 replaces the regular homestead tax credit with an exemption equal to 10% of the homestead’s taxable value, subject to a minimum and maximum exemption amount.
Old structure
The homestead credit directly reduced the final tax by the levy associated with the first $4,850 of qualifying value.
New 2026 structure
The exemption removes 10% of taxable homestead value, with a minimum reduction of $5,500 and a maximum of $20,000.
Payment timing
The change applies to assessment year 2026 and first affects taxes paid in September 2027 and March 2028.
Existing recipients generally do not refile: Owners receiving the prior homestead credit or exemption before July 1, 2026 are expected to receive the new 10% exemption automatically while they remain eligible.
65+ exemption remains separate: The additional 65+ homestead exemption is applied after the regular homestead exemption when the owner meets the age and eligibility rules.
Disabled-veteran applications after July 1, 2026: The statutory definition of the qualifying homestead is limited to the dwelling, excluding appurtenances, and up to one-half acre of land.
| Question | 2026 answer |
|---|---|
| Does this change the September 2026 bill? | No. The new exemption first affects taxes payable in September 2027 and March 2028. |
| Must an existing homestead claimant reapply? | Generally no, provided eligibility continues. |
| Is the exemption always exactly 10%? | The calculated amount is subject to the statutory minimum and maximum. |
| Does the 65+ benefit disappear? | No. It remains an additional exemption for qualifying owners. |
| Who verifies eligibility? | The assessor in the property’s jurisdiction. |
How to Find a Linn County Property-Tax Bill
Open Iowa Tax and Tags.
Use the official Linn County online property-tax system.
Select Linn County.
Choose the county before entering property information.
Search by parcel, owner or address.
Parcel number is normally the safest method for one exact account.
Open the correct tax record.
Match the owner, property address, parcel number, tax district and payable year.
Review both installments.
Confirm the fall and spring amounts, due dates, payments and any delinquent balance.
Check special assessments.
The Treasurer can collect city or county special assessments in addition to regular real-estate taxes.
Compare mortgage escrow activity.
Do not pay again until you know whether the lender submitted the current installment.
Save a copy before and after payment.
Retain the tax record, payment amount, transaction confirmation and bank evidence.
Fall installment due
The first half is due September 1.
Penalty-free deadline
Pay or obtain a timely USPS postmark by September 30.
Spring installment due
The second half is due March 1.
Penalty-free deadline
Pay or obtain a timely USPS postmark by March 31.
March budget statement is not the tax bill: The Auditor’s budget-year statement explains proposed taxes and hearing information. The Treasurer’s annual statement and live tax record control the amount payable.
Statements are mailed once per year: Sign up for Linn County email or text reminders and search online when a paper bill is delayed or misplaced.
How to Pay Linn County Property Taxes
Online eCheck
Search the correct parcel and enter valid routing and bank-account information.
Current service charge applies
Credit card
Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express are accepted through the payment system.
Percentage fee applies
Debit card
Available in person and online with a flat service fee plus transaction charge.
Review total before authorizing
Payment by mail
Include the statement stub, make payment to Linn County Treasurer and use a timely USPS postmark.
Include stamped envelope for receipt
Drop box
Use the Public Service Center entrance drop box and include contact information plus the payment stub.
Do not use cash
In person or phone
Pay at the Treasurer’s Office or call 319-892-5500 for assistance.
Expect high call volume
Online check
$0.30
Debit card
$3.25 + $0.30
Credit card
2.20% + $0.30
Cash or counter check
$0
Verify the live checkout: Processor charges can change. Review the total fee before submitting an online or card payment.
Important USPS change: Linn County warns that, beginning December 24, 2025, a postmark reflects the date mail is processed by USPS rather than necessarily the date it is placed in a mailbox. Bring deadline-sensitive mail to a staffed post office and request a free manual postmark.
Mailing address: Linn County Treasurer, 935 2nd Street SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404. Include the payment stub and make checks or money orders payable to Linn County Treasurer.
“I need to confirm the property-tax payment for parcel __________. Please verify the payable year, fall or spring installment, amount due, any late charges and whether a prior payment or escrow payment has posted.”
What Happens When Linn County Property Taxes Are Delinquent?
Late fees begin
Fall-payment late charges begin October 1 and spring-payment late charges begin April 1.
Annual tax sale
Qualifying delinquent taxes may be offered at the county’s annual tax sale.
Redemption
The Treasurer calculates redemption amounts and processes redemptions for taxes sold at tax sale.
Tax-sale redemption cannot be paid through the ordinary Iowa Tax and Tags portal. Contact the Treasurer at 319-892-5500 for the required amount, documents and accepted payment method.
Search every tax year.
Confirm which installment or year is unpaid and whether the tax has already been sold.
Contact the Treasurer directly.
Request a payoff or redemption amount valid through the intended payment date.
Identify all included charges.
Ask about tax, late fees, tax-sale certificate amounts, redemption interest and administrative costs.
Use the required payment route.
Do not send an ordinary online payment when the account requires tax-sale redemption processing.
Retain the redemption receipt.
Verify that the Treasurer has completed the redemption and updated the property record.
How to Search Linn County Deeds, Mortgages, Liens and Plats
Open the Linn County AVA search.
Use the official Linn County real-estate record search.
Search current and prior owner names.
Try individual names, trusts, companies, alternate spellings and previous owners.
Use document details when available.
Search by instrument number, book and page, document type, recording date or legal description.
Open the indexed record.
Match grantor, grantee, document type, recording date, parcel references and legal description.
Review related instruments.
Pair a deed search with mortgage, release, assignment, lien, easement, contract, plat or survey searches.
Order copies when required.
Request a plain or certified copy from the Recorder when an official paper document is needed.
Register for Property Fraud Alert.
The free service can notify an owner when a document is recorded under the monitored name.
| Recorder service | Published fee | Important note |
|---|---|---|
| Basic recording | $5 per page plus $2 transaction surcharge | Additional transfer charges can apply to conveyances. |
| Deed first page | $12 | One parcel transfer fee is included in the first-page amount. |
| Additional deed page | $5 | Additional parcel transfer fees may also apply. |
| Extra parcel transfer fee | $5 per parcel | Published maximum transfer fee is $50. |
| Plain copy | $1 per page | Certification is separate. |
| Certified copy | $5 per document plus $1 per page | Confirm required format before ordering. |
Title-search warning: Public access to recorded documents does not guarantee clear title. A title company or attorney may need to review deeds, mortgages, judgments, tax liens, probate records, easements and other instruments.
How Ownership Moves From a Deed to the Assessor and Tax Records
Close the transaction
Sign the deed or contract and complete transfer documents.
Record the instrument
Recorder indexes the deed, contract or ownership document.
Auditor processes transfer
Parcel and ownership information moves through county transfer records.
Assessor updates owner
Deed holder and mailing information are updated in the assessor system.
Verify tax account
Confirm the owner, address, credits and future tax statement.
2026 Linn County homestead qualification: County-jurisdiction homeowners were required to have the deed recorded by July 1, 2026 to qualify for that assessment year.
Cedar Rapids difference: The Cedar Rapids City Assessor uses the date of the ownership instrument rather than the recording date when determining the applicable homestead assessment year.
New owner verification list
- Recorded deed or contract
- Correct deed holder
- Correct mailing address
- Correct assessor jurisdiction
- Homestead application status
- 65+ application when eligible
- Current tax installment status
- Prior delinquent tax search
- Mortgage escrow instructions
- Property Fraud Alert registration
Linn County GIS, Parcel Maps and Land Records
Parcel map
Use GIS to locate the parcel, road access, surrounding properties and mapped boundaries.
Tax district
Review the combination of county, city, school, township and other taxing authorities.
Assessment connection
Use parcel identifiers to move between GIS, assessor, Treasurer and Recorder systems.
Open Linn County GIS
Search parcel location, mapped boundaries and connected land-record information.
Open Cedar Rapids Parcel Viewer
Use the city GIS system for property inside Cedar Rapids.
GIS is not a legal survey: Mapped parcel lines are useful for research but should not be used to decide a boundary, encroachment or ownership dispute. Obtain recorded documents and a licensed survey when necessary.
Linn County Property Offices, Phones and Hours
Linn County Assessor
Jerry Witt
Public Service Center
935 2nd St. SW, 2nd Floor
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
319-892-5220
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Public Service Center
935 2nd St. SW, 2nd Floor
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
319-892-5220
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Cedar Rapids City Assessor
Julie Carson
City Services Center
500 15th Ave. SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
319-286-5888
Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
City Services Center
500 15th Ave. SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
319-286-5888
Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Linn County Treasurer
Brent C. Oleson
935 2nd St. SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
319-892-5500
Lobby: Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
935 2nd St. SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
319-892-5500
Lobby: Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
Linn County Recorder
Carolyn Siebrecht
935 2nd St. SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
319-892-5420
Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
935 2nd St. SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
319-892-5420
Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Second Wednesday schedule: Treasurer lobby and phone services open later on the second Wednesday of each month. Recorder hours also begin later that day. Check official office pages before traveling.
Linn County Property Search Problems and Practical Fixes
| Problem | Practical fix | Correct office |
|---|---|---|
| Address returns no property | Try the other assessor jurisdiction, simplify the street address and remove unit or directional details. | Linn County or Cedar Rapids Assessor |
| Several parcel records appear | Match parcel number, deed holder, legal description, class and property address. | Assessor |
| Owner name is outdated | Confirm the deed or contract was recorded and allow county transfer records to update. | Recorder, Auditor and Assessor |
| Building information is wrong | Gather photographs, measurements, plans, permits and correction evidence. | Assessor |
| Assessment seems too high | Use comparable sales and request informal review during April 2–25, then file formally by April 30 when necessary. | Correct Assessor and Board of Review |
| 2026 protest deadline passed | Check for a later change notice or equalization notice and ask the assessor which statutory remedy remains. | Assessor |
| Homestead status is missing | Confirm jurisdiction, filing date, ownership, occupancy and application receipt. | County or City Assessor |
| 65+ status does not display | The county site states that some 65+ applications submitted after July 1, 2026 may not appear online until fall; retain the confirmation. | Assessor |
| Tax bill was not received | Search Iowa Tax and Tags, verify the mailing address and pay by the statutory deadline. | Treasurer and Assessor |
| Mortgage company may have paid | Compare the online tax record with the lender’s escrow history before paying again. | Treasurer and lender |
| Mailed payment may be late | Use a staffed USPS location and request a manual postmark before September 30 or March 31. | USPS and Treasurer |
| Taxes were sold at tax sale | Contact the Treasurer directly for a redemption amount and required documents. | Treasurer |
| Need a deed or mortgage release | Search AVA by party name, instrument, book/page, document type or recording date. | Recorder |
| Boundary or acreage dispute | Obtain the deed and survey, then contact a licensed surveyor or attorney. | Recorder; private professional |
“I am researching parcel __________ at __________. The property is inside/outside Cedar Rapids, and the assessment or payable year is __________. The issue is __________. Please confirm which office controls the record and which filing, evidence or payment route applies.”
Final Linn County Property Action Center
Prepare the parcel number, property address, assessor jurisdiction, assessment or payable year and supporting documents before opening a filing or payment system.
Search County Parcel
Use for Linn County property outside Cedar Rapids.
Search Cedar Rapids Parcel
Use for property within Cedar Rapids city limits.
Find and Pay Tax
Review fall, spring, delinquent and prior-payment information.
Search Recorded Documents
Find deeds, mortgages, releases, plats and liens.
Linn County Iowa Assessor Property Search FAQs
1. How do I search Linn County Iowa property assessor records?
First determine whether the property is inside Cedar Rapids. Use the Linn County Assessor search for property outside Cedar Rapids and the Cedar Rapids City Assessor search for property within the city. Search by address, owner or parcel number and verify the complete parcel before relying on the record.
2. Why can I not find a Cedar Rapids property on the Linn County Assessor website?
The Linn County Assessor does not assess property inside Cedar Rapids. Cedar Rapids has a separate City Assessor. Search the Cedar Rapids City Assessor portal or call 319-286-5888.
3. What information is available in a Linn County assessor record?
A property record can include parcel number, deed holder, property address, legal description, classification, land and building details, assessed values, sales history and homestead or military information. Available sections depend on property type and jurisdiction.
4. What was the Linn County 2026 property-assessment appeal deadline?
The informal review period was April 2 through April 25, 2026. Formal Board of Review petitions were due between April 2 and April 30. Because 2026 is an even-numbered year, assessment notices were generally required when a property’s value changed.
5. Why did my Linn County tax bill change when my assessment did not?
The assessor determines assessed value but does not set taxes. Taxable value also depends on Iowa’s assessment limitation, exemptions, local budgets, consolidated levy rates and special assessments. Those items can change even when assessed value remains the same.
6. What changed for Iowa homestead benefits in 2026?
Iowa replaced the regular homestead tax credit with an exemption equal to 10% of taxable homestead value, subject to a $5,500 minimum and $20,000 maximum. The change applies to assessment year 2026 and affects taxes paid in September 2027 and March 2028.
7. When was the 2026 Linn County homestead and military deadline?
The general filing deadline was July 1, 2026. A late application is generally treated as a claim for the following assessment year. Cedar Rapids residents must file with the Cedar Rapids City Assessor rather than the Linn County Assessor.
8. When are Linn County property taxes due?
The fall installment is due September 1 and can generally be paid without a late fee through September 30. The spring installment is due March 1 and can generally be paid without a late fee through March 31. Late fees begin October 1 and April 1.
9. How do I pay Linn County property taxes online?
Use the official Iowa Tax and Tags payment system, select Linn County, search the parcel, verify the payable year and installment and choose an accepted payment method. Save the confirmation and compare it with the property-tax record before paying again.
10. Where can I find Linn County deeds and property liens?
Use the Linn County Recorder’s AVA real-estate records search. Search by owner or prior owner name, document type, instrument number, book and page, recording date or legal description. Plain and certified document copies can be ordered from the Recorder.
Official Sources and Editorial Verification
Linn County Assessor
Jurisdiction, responsibilities, property search, GIS and office information.
County Assessor Real Estate Site
Parcel, sales, building, homestead and comparable-search tools.
Board of Review
Informal review, formal petition, filing methods and appeal procedure.
Credits and Exemptions
Homestead, 65+, military, disabled veteran, family farm and other programs.
Property-Tax Payments
Installment dates, methods, fees, postmarks, office details and tax-sale redemption.
Recorder Real Estate Records
AVA search, statewide records, Property Fraud Alert and document services.
What was checked: Assessor jurisdiction, current assessor and treasurer, county and Cedar Rapids search portals, January 1 assessment date, odd/even-year notice rules, April review and protest dates, July 1 credit deadline, 2026 homestead-law change, fall and spring payment deadlines, current payment fees, USPS postmark notice, Recorder fees, GIS links and office hours.
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Last reviewed: August 6, 2026.
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