Welcome To Howard County

News From Your Treasurer:

News from Treasurer  MOTOR VEHICLE TRANSACTIONS THAT ARE SUBMITTED AFTER 4:15PM WILL BE PROCESSED THE NEXT BUSINESS DAY.  REMEMBER you can always drop payments for Property Taxes and Motor Vehicle registrations off at DROP BOX located by Law Center.

NOTICE TO TAX SALE PURCHASERS 2025


Publication Real Estate Tax List -June 2025

To pay property tax click HERE


Tax Sale Information: The 2025 Howard County Tax Sale will begin 9:00am on Monday June 16th, 2025.  The sale will be conducted at the Howard County Courthouse and bidders shall place their bids online.  The auction site can be accessed by going to www.iowataxauction.com.  Registration will begin Monday, May 19th, 2025 at 12:01am & end Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 11:59pm.



To pay vehicle license tags click HERE.

Bill of Sale (1)

 On-Line Payment Methods-eCheck, Discover, MasterCard and Visa are accepted for Internet transactions.

Please visit the Website to pay by E-Check or Credit Card.  You can also pay delinquent amounts on-line.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:  IF PAYING BY E-CHECK YOU WILL BE ASKED TO ENTER A RECEIPT NUMBER AS YOUR PIN.  YOUR RECEIPT NUMBER IS THE LAST 5 DIGITS OF THE BOLD PRINTED NUMBER LOCATED IN THE UPPER RIGHT HAND CORNER OF YOUR TAX RECEIPT STUB UNDER RECEIPT#.

Motor Vehicle registration renewals can be processed the month before, the month of, and the month after the expiration month.

Vehicle registration renewal notices received by vehicle owners will include instructions and personal identification numbers (PIN) necessary to process renewals through this website.   

Vehicle renewals:  You are eligible to renew online at www.iowatreasurers.org  if you receive a renewal notice through the US Postal Service that contains a PIN number from online renewals.

General Information:

Discover, Mastercard, Visa and e-Check are accepted for Internet Transactions. When paying property taxes by parcel number please enter the 10 digit parcel number which appears in the bottom right corner of either payment stub. A $30.00 returned check fee will be assessed on any payments returned due to insufficient funds.

 

About Us:

 

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          Christine Hron 

     Took Office: January 2, 2023

      Welcome to Howard County 
              Treasurer Office

           Population - Ranking
                  9,469 - 77th 

 

 

We strive to provide courteous, professional service to our customers & will be happy to assist you with any questions you may have. It is my hope that this site will give you the opportunity to access us 24 hours a day/7 days a week. 

Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or comments.  Thank You!

Christine Hron
Howard Co. Treasurer          

 

Hours

  • Office Hours: 8:00 - 4:30 / Monday - Friday
  • Driver License: 8:00 - 4:15 / Monday - Friday
  • Driver License Written Testing: 8:00 - 3:45 / Monday - Friday by appointment only
  • Car Drives: 9:00 - 3:00 / Monday - Friday by appointment only

  • OFFICE HOURS

    Monday-Friday

  • 8:00am to 4:30pm

    Drivers License hrs 8:00am - 4:15pm

    PHONE:563-547-9211
    FAX: 563-547-9217
    Email: chron@howardcounty.iowa.gov
    Web Page: howardcounty.iowa.gov/treasurer/

    OFFICE STAFF:
    Deputy Treasurer- Norma Albertson
    Driver License Deputy-Michelle Donlan
    Motor Vehicle Clerk-Dawn Gossman
                             

              Holiday Closings for 2026
    NEW YEAR'S DAY    JANUARY 1, 2026
    PRESIDENT'S DAY    FEBRUARY 16, 2026
    GOOD FRIDAY         APRIL 3, 2026
    MEMORIAL DAY        MAY 25, 2026
    INDEPENDENCE DAY  JULY 4, 2026
    LABOR DAY              SEPTEMBER 7, 2026
    VETERAN'S DAY        NOVEMBER 11, 2026
    THANKSGIVING DAY  NOVEMBER 26, 2026
    DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING NOV 27, 2026
    CHRISTMAS EVE DAY  DECEMBER 24, 2026
    CHRISTMAS DAY         DECEMBER 25, 2026
    NEW YEAR'S EVE DAY  DECEMBER 31, 2026

 

Contact Information

  • Property Tax Phone: 563-547-9211
  • Motor Vehicle: 563-547-9211
  • Driver License: 563-547-9211
  • Fax: 563-547-9217
  • Treasurer's email: chron@howardcounty.iowa.gov  

Location


Howard County Treasurers’ Office:
137 N Elm St
Cresco, IA  52136