Property Taxes are now available!!

Payable September 1, 2024 and March 1, 2025

For the time period July 1, 2024-June 30, 2025

Based on Valuations as of January 1, 2023

Discover, Mastercard, VISA, and eCheck (electronic funds transfer) are accepted for Internet transactions.  In the office or by mail we accept cash, checks, Discover, Mastercard, and VISA. 

A $30.00 returned check fee will be assessed on any payments returned due to insufficient funds, any online account issues or any returned payment. 

NOTICE TO TAX SALE PURCHASERS 2024

The 2024 Buena Vista County Tax Sale will begin at 9:00 am on Monday June 17, 2024. The sale will be conducted at the Buena Vista County Courthouse and bidders shall place their bids online. Bidders need not be present at the courthouse.

Property Tax:  Pay your property taxes electronically by eCheck or credit card.  All current or delinquent property taxes may now be paid on line.   If you pay your taxes with an eCheck, you will be asked to enter a 6 digit receipt number as your PIN.  The receipt number can be found at the bottom of your tax statement.  Tax sales may NOT be redeemed through this online service, or payment of suspended taxes.  For those payments please contact our office for assistance.   Payments made by 11:59 pm September 30th or March 31st will be accepted.

Motor Vehicle Renewals:  You can pay your Motor Vehicle license on line.  Your renewal notice will have a PIN number for online renewals.  Online service is NOT available if the vehicle registration needs proof SR22 insurance, any states or county debts are owed, the vehicle has a 1/2 yr. license or is apportioned.

Driver License Renewals:  When renewing your driver license you have 60 days after your birthday for your license to be valid in the State of Iowa. Effective July 15, 2023 Convenience Fee of $10.00 cash issuance of Iowa driver's license or Iowa ID card for all non-Buena Vista County Residents. Driver License Office has moved across the hall from the Tax Department!!

• Office Hours: 8:00 - 4:30 / Monday - Friday
• Driver License by appointment: Monday - Friday
• Drive tests by appointment:  Monday - Friday.  
• Written tests for Operator and CDL’s by appointment: Monday - Friday
• Motorcyle Skill and CDL drive tests are not available here

• Tax phone:   712-749-2533
• Motor Vehicle:  712-749-2534
• Driver License: 712-749-2571
• Fax: 712-749-2715 for DL, or 712-749-2561 for Tax & Motor Vehicle
• Email: haberman@bvcountyiowa.com
• Buena Vista County website: www.bvcountyiowa.com
• Office Staff:
• Tax Clerk - Karyn Waites
• Tax Clerk- Siamphay Zavala
• Motor Vehicle Deputy - Isabel Andrade
• Motor Vehicle Clerk- Ashlyn Morse
• Motor Vehicle Clerk - Connie Jesse
• Drivers License Deputy - Matthew Sefcik
• Drivers License Issuance Clerk - Michelle Ernst/Ket Bourommavong
• Drivers License Examiners - Matthew Sefcik
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• 2024 Holidays:
• January 1st, New Year’s Day
• February 19th, President’s Day
• May 27th, Memorial Day
• July 4th, Independence Day
• September 2nd, Labor Day
• November 11th, Veterans Day
• November 28th and 29th, Thanksgiving
• December 25th, Christmas Holiday

Buena Vista County Treasurer’s Office
215 E. 5th Street
P.O. Drawer 149
Storm Lake, IA 50588

For your conveniece a drop box is located on the east side of the Courthouse and can be used for all Courthouse payments.

Welcome to the Buena Vista County Treasurer’s web page.            

With this website you will have access to information and contacting our office 24 hours a day - 7 days a week.

We are committed to providing the best possible service to Buena Vista County’s residents.  These services include property tax payments, vehicle registration and titling, and drivers’ license issuance.

We are a very busy office with customer service our goal.

My staff and I have many years of knowledge and experience
 to help you.

Thanks!

 Danelle Haberman

Buena Vista County Treasurer