The Recorder of Deeds ensures the accuracy of Polk County property, land, and property tax records for the Polk County, Iowa government. As part of this job, they keep real estate documents including information on Polk County block and lot divisions. Polk County Recorders provide online access to a searchable block and lot database that can identify the parcel number of any Polk County property by its address. Block and lot information, which covers both urban and suburban areas, can show subdivided lots, lot identifiers, and the tracts of land Polk County, IA. The Registrar of Deeds may also provide Polk County plat maps and property maps that show block and lot information.
Polk County Recorder of Deeds Des Moines IA 111 Court Avenue 50309 515-286-3160
The Polk County Clerk Office stores important public records for the Polk County local government, including records related to Polk County property such as block and lot information. These records can include plat maps, property maps, and block and lot databases, and they show parcel numbers, subdivisions within a lot, tracts of land, and lot identifiers in Polk County, IA. They may also include other descriptions of the property for both urban and suburban areas. Clerk Offices in Polk County provide online tools to look up the block and lot information for any property by its address.
Altoona City Clerk Altoona IA 407 8th Street Southeast 50009 515-967-5136
Des Moines City Clerk Des Moines IA 400 East 1st Street 50309 515-283-4141
Mitchellville City Clerk Mitchellville IA 204 Center Avenue North 50169 515-967-2935
Polk County Clerk Des Moines IA 500 Mulberry Street 50309 515-286-3772
The Building Department is responsible for creating and enforcing Polk County building codes and zoning regulations in order to ensure the construction of safe buildings. As part of that job, Polk County Building Departments maintain a number of property-related records, including documents on block and lot information. These records can include plat maps, property maps, and Polk County block and lot databases, and they provide parcel numbers, subdivisions within a lot, lot identifiers, and tracts of land. Building Departments in Polk County, Iowa may provide access to an online, searchable database to identify blocks, lots, and parcel numbers for properties, which can also show zoning boundaries.
Altoona City Zoning Altoona IA 1504 8th Street Southwest 50009 515-967-5138
Des Moines Permits Des Moines IA 602 Robert D. Ray Drive 50309 515-283-4200
Des Moines Zoning Des Moines IA 602 Robert D. Ray Drive 50309 515-283-4182
Iowa State Permits Ankeny IA 6310 Southeast Convenience Boulevard 50021 515-237-3264
Johnston Building Department Johnston IA 6221 Merle Hay Road 50131 515-727-7778
Johnston Zoning Johnston IA 6221 Merle Hay Rd 50131 515-278-2344
Polk County Building Department Des Moines IA 5885 Northeast 14th Street 50313 515-286-3352
Polk County Planning and Zoning Department Des Moines IA 5885 Northeast 14th Street 50313 515-286-3358
Urbandale Zoning Urbandale IA 3600 86th Street 50322 515-278-3935
West Des Moines Permits West Des Moines IA 4200 Mills Civic Parkway 50265 515-222-3630
The Assessor Office determines the value of taxable property within a Polk County or local area. These property assessments are used to calculate property taxes in Polk County, Iowa. Assessors keep detailed information on Polk County block and lot divisions, and many provide an online, searchable database to identify blocks, lots, and parcel numbers for properties by address. Urban and suburban block and lot information includes parcel numbers, subdivisions in a lot, and all tracts of land in the area. Assessor Offices may also have Polk County property maps known as plat maps that show block and lot information.
Polk County Assessor's Office Des Moines IA 111 Court Avenue 50309 515-286-3158