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Mitchell County

Mitchell County covers 469 square miles of northern Iowa, with the county seat at Osage.

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  • Mitchell County property tax search and paymentProperty records · Property taxes

    Choose the county, then search property taxes by owner name, parcel number, receipt number or street address, using only one field.

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    • Iowa property taxIn Iowa the County Assessor, or a City Assessor in a few cities, values your home and land and the County Treasurer sends the bill. The Department of Revenue sets the rules and runs the homestead and military credits.
  • The office that sets each property's value and classification. Start here for valuation notices, exemptions and appeals.

  • Zoning districts and land use rules, and which uses and buildings the rules permit on a given piece of land.

  • Farm wetland rules for USDA program participants. Before you drain, fill or clear a wet area in a farm field, ask NRCS at your local USDA Service Center for a wetland determination.

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    • Iowa Department of Natural ResourcesIowa's environmental agency: water quality, wetlands, waste and the permits that go with them.
    • Iowa drainage districtsIowa law on levee and drainage districts and their ditches and tile lines. A district is run by the county board of supervisors (or a board of trustees for some districts), and the county auditor keeps the district's drainage record with its assessments; call the county auditor about a district ditch or tile line.
    • Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) sign-up, USDA Farm Service AgencyHow the Conservation Reserve Program works, which sign-ups are open and what it pays. You enroll land in CRP at your county Farm Service Agency office at the local USDA Service Center.
  • Official source for flood insurance rate maps. Enter an address to see the current flood zone and download the FIRM panel and letters of map change.

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    • FEMA Disaster DeclarationsSearch federal disaster and emergency declarations by state, county and incident to see whether an area was declared and what assistance was authorized.
    • FEMA Increased Cost of ComplianceFlood insurance coverage that helps pay to elevate, relocate, demolish or floodproof a substantially damaged building.
  • Mitchell County RecorderPlats

    Where deeds, mortgages, easements and other land documents are recorded. Start here to search recorded documents or order a copy.

    Monica Sigler, County Recorder
  • Mitchell County environmental and land servicesSeptic systems

    Septic system permits and other environmental health services.

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    • Iowa septic system permitsIn Iowa the county board of health permits septic systems under state rules, and a time of transfer inspection is required when most properties are sold. Start here for the rules and your county.
  • Iowa applies the State Building Code to state owned buildings and to any city or county that adopts it, and the State Fire Marshal administers it. Most building permits come from your city or county. Ask locally which code is in force.

  • Iowa state landsPublic land

    State-owned land in Iowa: who manages it, what you may do on it, and how leases and easements work.

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  • Iowa food assistanceFood assistance (SNAP and EBT)

    Official Iowa food-assistance program information, listed by USDA. Find application guidance and program contacts. Check the program for current eligibility, benefits, and EBT help.

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  • Iowa unemployment benefitsUnemployment benefits

    Official Iowa unemployment insurance information. Find the program’s instructions for claims, eligibility, and ongoing benefits. Use its own guidance to choose where to file.

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  • Iowa Medicaid and CHIPHealth coverage (Medicaid and CHIP)

    Find Iowa Medicaid application information and health-coverage contacts, listed by HealthCare.gov. Check the program for eligibility, renewals, and children’s coverage.

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  • Iowa energy bill assistanceHeating and utility bill assistance

    Find Iowa energy-assistance information for heating, cooling, or utility bills. Follow the program’s application and local-provider instructions. Availability and eligibility are determined by the program.

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    • USAGov help with energy billsLearn about help with heating, cooling, and energy bills, and find the official LIHEAP and weatherization program contacts.
  • Iowa WIC programWIC nutrition help

    WIC nutrition, food benefits, breastfeeding support, and clinic application contacts.

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  • Iowa child care assistanceHelp paying for child care

    Child care payment assistance, application instructions, and program contacts. Check current eligibility, funding, and waiting lists with the program.

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  • Iowa Finance Authority rental programsRent help and public housing

    Learn about rental help and public housing programs, how to apply, and who to contact. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with the program.

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  • Iowa emergency shelter and eviction helpEmergency shelter and eviction help

    Find emergency shelter, homelessness services or help to avoid eviction, and see who to contact. Check current availability and eligibility with the program.

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    • HUD Find ShelterSearch for nearby shelters, homeless services, food pantries and health clinics, or find your local homeless services network. Check current availability with each provider.
  • Iowa Family Investment ProgramCash assistance (TANF)

    Learn about cash assistance for families with children, how to apply, and who to contact about your case. Check current eligibility and rules with the program.

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  • Iowa child support servicesChild support services

    Open a child support case, get help establishing paternity or a support order, and find payment and contact information.

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    • Child support helpLearn how to get help collecting child support and find the child support agency that serves your state or tribe.
  • Iowa aging servicesSenior services and aging

    Find state programs for older adults and family caregivers, such as help at home, meals, caregiver support, and how to reach your local aging office. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with the program.

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    • Eldercare LocatorFederal Eldercare Locator for finding local help for older adults and caregivers, such as meals, help at home, transportation, and your Area Agency on Aging. Search by ZIP code or call the listed number.
  • Find state disability services, such as vocational rehabilitation for work and training, independent living help, and how to apply. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with the program.

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  • Iowa veterans benefits helpVeterans benefits help

    Get free help applying for federal and state veterans benefits, such as disability compensation, pension and survivor benefits, and find a veterans service officer near you. Check eligibility and office hours with the agency.

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  • Search the official unclaimed property list for money owed to you, such as forgotten bank accounts, uncashed checks, refunds and deposits, and file a claim. Searching is free, so be careful of anyone who asks for a fee.

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    • Find unclaimed money from the governmentLearn how to search for unclaimed money held by state governments and federal agencies, such as old bank accounts, tax refunds, savings bonds and pensions. Searching is free, so be careful of anyone who asks for a fee.
  • Iowa driver and vehicle servicesDriver licenses and state IDs · Vehicle registration and titles

    Official driver and vehicle services. Check the agency for renewals, appointments, document requirements, registration, and titles.

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  • Official U.S. passport applications, renewals, document requirements, and acceptance facility information.

  • Official guide to Social Security benefits, card replacement, and Social Security Administration services.

  • Official Medicare enrollment, coverage, plan comparisons, and contacts for help with Medicare.

  • IRS income tax filing and assistanceIncome taxes and filing help

    Official federal income tax filing instructions, payment and refund information, and links to filing help.

  • Official guide to public job training, career resources, and American Job Centers.

  • Official guide to FAFSA, federal student aid, and other ways to find help paying for education.

  • Iowa consumer protection officeConsumer complaints and scams

    State consumer protection information, business complaints, and reporting contacts.

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  • State emergency management information and contacts for disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. Check the agency for available recovery programs.

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  • USAGov legal aid and lawyer referral guideLegal aid and lawyer referrals

    Find legal aid programs, lawyer referrals, and other sources of affordable legal help.

  • Official guide to federal, state, territory, county, and municipal court websites.

  • SBA business registration and startup guideStarting and registering a business

    Official startup guide covering business registration, business structure, and federal and state tax IDs.

Mitchell County offices

  • One phone line for 2 offices
  • Mitchell County AuditorThe county auditor keeps the county financial records, certifies tax levies, runs elections, keeps real estate transfer records and serves as clerk to the board of supervisors.
  • Mitchell County TreasurerProperty tax billing and collection.
  • Mitchell County EngineerMaintains the county's secondary roads and bridges, including gravel road grading and snow plowing.
  • Mitchell County USDA FSA and NRCS officeThe Farm Service Agency office for Mitchell County is at the Osage Service Center, 1525 East Main Street, Osage, IA 50461. Call it to sign up for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) and other farm programs, and for farm and tract records. The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) works from the same office: ask it for wetland determinations, highly erodible land questions and conservation plans.
Other county departments (4)
  • Mitchell County Conservation BoardYou can find wildlife areas, trails, campgrounds and cabins, book a campsite or cabin, and learn about events, education and the recycling center run by the Mitchell County Conservation Board.
  • Mitchell County Clerk of District CourtKeeps court records for Mitchell County. Deeds are recorded by the Mitchell County Recorder.
  • Mitchell County Economic Development CommissionYou can learn about business sites, local housing and community life, and contact the commission about economic development in Mitchell County, Iowa.
  • Mitchell County Public Health & Home HealthResidents can learn about public health and home health services in Mitchell County and find the General Assistance program for emergency help with energy, rent, food, or burial costs.

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About Mitchell County

Mitchell County covers 469 square miles of northern Iowa, with the county seat at Osage. The County Assessor values your house and land, except in a few cities that have their own City Assessor. The County Treasurer bills and collects the tax and the County Recorder keeps recorded land documents.

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