Welcome to Des Moines County, IA

Treasurer

 

 

                                        Experience the Convenience, pay online!                                        

                 Discover, MasterCard, Visa, and eCheck will be accepted for Internet transactions.            

For your convenience, we accept Discover, MasterCard, Visa and PayPal credit & debit cards in the office.

There is a fee for paying by credit card, debit card, or eCheck - online or in person.

Please note:  A $30.00 Surcharge will be assessed for any dishonored check (including internet payments) as authorized by Iowa Code 554.3512 that is returned for insufficient funds, incorrect entry of ABA or account number, etc.

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Effective January 1, 2020, the Des Moines County treasurer's office will require customers to provide a bill of sale for all vehicle and trailer transfers.  A bill of sale shall include the seller's name, make of vehicle, year of vehicle, vehicle identification number (VIN), buyer's name, date of sale, purchase price, and signature of seller.  This information may be handwritten on a piece of paper.  For your convenience, a standard bill of sale is linked below.

(Iowa Administrative Code, 701-Chapter 34.2(3))

BILL OF SALE

 

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2022 Property Taxes are now available!

This assessment is for the time period of July 2022 through June 2023.

Based on valuations as of January 1, 2022.

IMPORTANT DATES TO KNOW:

- First half installment due by October 3, 2023

- Second half installment due by April 2, 2024

 

Tax Statements were mailed on Monday, August 21, 2023

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TAX SALE INFORMATION

2023 Des Moines Co Tax Sale rules

W-9 Form

2023 Tax Sale Delq List

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Affidavit for lost Tax Sale Certificate

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PAY PROPERTY TAXES

Parcel number format is 10 numbers, to be entered without the dashes, ex: 1234567890.  BE SURE TO PAY ON THE CORRECT PARCEL.  WE MAY NOT REFUND A PAYMENT MADE IN ERROR.

 

 2024 Iowa Property Tax Credit Claim Forms Available Here

The following IOWA RESIDENTS are eligible to file a claim for property tax credit if: 

  • Total household income less than $25,328 and age 65 or older on December 31, 2023, or
  • Total household income less than $25,328 and totally disabled and age 18 or older on December 31, 2023, or
  • Total household income less 250% of the federal poverty level (see 250% Federal poverty level guidelines) and age 70 or older on December 31, 2023, or
  • You are a MOBILE HOME OWNER, and were 23 years of age or older as of December 31, 2023

Please note:  The deadline to file with the County Treasurer is on or before June 01, 2024.  

2024 Iowa Property Tax Credit Claim Form and Instructions - Click here.

2024 Iowa Mobile Home/Manufactured/Modular Home Owner Application for Reduced Tax Rate-Click here.

 

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PAY VEHICLE TAGS

You are not eligible to renew unless you received a renewal notice through the US Postal Service that contains a PIN number for online renewals.  If you have lost this notice, you can obtain the PIN by calling or emailing our office.  Note:  Online service is not available if proof of SR22 insurance is required, any state debts are owed, the vehicle has a 1/2 year license, or is apportioned.

 

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DRIVERS' LICENSES

The Issuance and Renewal of Drivers’ Licenses is handled by the Iowa Dept. of Transportation located at Westland Mall, Suite B-1:

550 S. Gear Ave., West Burlington, Iowa 52655

Hours:  8:00am-4:30pm  Monday - Friday      Phone:  319-754-8767
You may, however, download forms you may need for driver license from this website using the Motor Vehicle Forms link.

IDOT Website-click here

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Office Hours
 
  • Office Hours: 8:00a.m. - 4:30 p.m. / Monday - Friday
  • No motor vehicle title transfers will be processed after 4:15 p.m.
  • Closed in 2024 for observance of holidays:   January 1, February 19,  May 27,  July 4, September 2,  November 11,  November 28 and 29,  December 24 and 25.  Also closed January 1, 2025.
Contact Information
 
  • Property Tax Dept:  319-753-8252 
         Deputies:   Debbie, Julie
         Clerks:  Jodie, Kay
  • Motor Vehicle Dept:  319-753-8273
         Deputies:  Shelli, Gina
         Clerks:  Kay, Jodie, Alana, Jill, Jenni
  • Fax:  319-753-8729
  • Email Tax:  dmctax@dmcounty.com
  • Email Motor Vehicle:  dmcmv@dmcounty.com
  • Des Moines County Website:  www.dmcounty.com 
Our Location


Des Moines County Treasurer’s Office
513 N. Main St.
P.O. Box 248
Burlington, IA 52601

One block south of Great River Bridge, in the Des Moines County Court House, 1st Floor.

Access for persons with disabilities is located at the south end of the building, with 2 parking stalls nearby.  3 additional (non-handicap) stalls are provided immediately to the west of these, however they are limited to 20 minutes.  Other parking is located on Main, Columbia, and Court Streets.

 

 

Janelle Nalley-Londquist
POPULATION - RANKING
40,305-16th

Welcome to our Online Office!  We are now able to provide you, our valued customer, with much quicker and more efficient service.  In addition to our regular office hours at the Court House, alot of our services are accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, via this website.  I hope you will take advantage of this convenient way to simplify your very busy lives.