Polk County Tax Records (Iowa)

Polk County Assessors are responsible for determining the value of property in order to assess property taxes in Polk County, Iowa. The Assessor’s Office is an important source for tax records. The Assessor’s Office maintains current data on the value of all property in the jurisdiction, including ownership information, maps of property lines, and Polk County property tax records. Many Assessor’s Offices also provide online access to property assessments and tax records.

Polk County Assessor's Office Des Moines IA 111 Court Avenue 50309 515-286-3158


Polk County Clerks file important documents and preserve records in order to maintain a public archive Polk County, Iowa. The Clerk’s Office also maintains tax records. The Clerk’s Office contains records on real estate excise taxes, property transactions, mortgages, liens, and tax records. The Clerk’s Office may also have court records that include Polk County tax information. Many Clerk’s Offices provide online databases to access tax records.

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


Polk County IRS Offices are local branches of the federal Internal Revenue Service, and it is a valuable source for tax records in Polk County, Iowa. An IRS Office can provide a copy of your recent tax returns, transcripts of tax returns, and tax records from open case files. You can also access Polk County Tax Court records, either at an IRS Office or online. Certain tax records are private, or may require a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request.

Des Moines Iowa IRS Office Des Moines IA 210 Walnut Street 50309 515-564-6618


Polk County Recorders of Deeds maintain multiple kinds of records, particularly documents related to property and property taxes, and these records are available to the public in Polk County, Iowa. The Recorder of Deeds can be an important source for tax records. The Recorder of Deeds keeps documents on land transactions, including deeds, mortgages, easements, Polk County tax liens, and other tax records. Many Recorders of Deeds provide online databases to access tax record information.

Polk County Recorder of Deeds Des Moines IA 111 Court Avenue 50309 515-286-3160

Polk County Treasurer and Tax Collector Offices are responsible for the collection of property tax revenue, making the Treasurer and Tax Collector an important source for tax records in Polk County, Iowa. The Office of the Treasurer and Tax Collector maintains current Polk County property tax information as well as records on defaults on taxes. Many Treasurers and Tax Collectors provide online databases to access tax record information.

Altoona City Hall Altoona IA 407 8th Street Southeast 50009 515-967-7866

Ankeny City Hall Ankeny IA 410 West 1st Street 50023 515-965-6469

Bondurant City Hall Bondurant IA 100 Lincoln Street Southeast 50035 515-967-2418

Clive City Hall Clive IA 1900 Northwest 114th Street 50325 515-223-6220

Des Moines City Hall Des Moines IA 400 Robert D. Ray Drive, Ste B 50309 515-283-4209

Grimes City Hall Grimes IA 101 Northeast Harvey Street 50111 515-986-3036

Johnston City Hall Johnston IA 6221 Merle Hay Road 50131 515-278-2344

Pleasant Hill City Hall Pleasant Hill IA 5160 Maple Drive 50327 515-262-9368

Polk City City Hall Polk IA 112 South 3rd Street 50226 515-984-6233

Runnells City Hall Runnells IA 110 Brown Street 50237 515-966-2042

Sheldahl City Hall Sheldahl IA 803 2nd Street 50243 515-685-2814

Urbandale City Hall Urbandale IA 3600 86th St 50322 515-278-3900

West Des Moines City Hall West Des Moines IA 4200 Mills Civic Parkway 50265 515-222-3444

Windsor Heights City Hall Windsor Heights IA 1133 66th St 50324 515-279-3662


Polk County Town Halls and City Halls are the chief administrative offices that run municipalities in Polk County, Iowa. They often maintain records related to the locality, making them a valuable resource for locating Polk County tax records. Town and City Halls keep documents on property taxes, property value assessments, and other local tax records. Many Town and City Halls provide online access to tax records.

Des Moines Treasurer Des Moines IA 400 Robert D. Ray Drive, Ste B 50309 515-283-4140

Polk County Treasurer's Office Des Moines IA 111 Court Avenue 50309 515-286-3030