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Polk County Property Tax Sale is June 17
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Polk County Property Tax Sale is June 17

The 2024 Polk County property tax sale will be conducted June 17, 2024, using an online bidding process. The complete listing of properties will be published in the Altoona Herald on June 5, 2024.

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5/16/2024

Polk County Treasurer’s Office Hours to Change
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Polk County Treasurer’s Office Hours to Change

Hours of operation for the Polk County Treasurer’s Office will change to 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. effective June 3, 2024 for all services. Customers are encouraged to make note of this change.

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5/9/2024

Title Transfers by Appointment Only - January 1
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Title Transfers by Appointment Only - January 1

Change to Title Appointments to Take Effect January 1

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4/30/2024

Polk County Property Tax Statements Arrive in Mailboxes This Week
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Polk County Property Tax Statements Arrive in Mailboxes This Week

2023/2024 Property tax statements are now available online and will be delivered to property owners the week of 8/21/2023.

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8/24/2023

Eligibility Expanded for Elderly Property Tax Credit for Those Aged 70+
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Eligibility Expanded for Elderly Property Tax Credit for Those Aged 70+

Eligibility requirements have been expanded for the Elderly Property Tax Credit based on household income for those aged 70+.

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6/10/2022

Polk County Treasurer Announces New Bill of Sale Requirements
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Polk County Treasurer Announces New Bill of Sale Requirements

Starting January 1, 2022, customers conducting a vehicle title transfer between private parties will be required to provide a bill of sale.

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6/10/2022

A Title Appointment is required for all vehicle purchases and transfers. https://www.polkcountyiowa.gov/treasurer/appointments/