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Auditor & Elections

Responsibilities & Services

Functions of the Auditor's Office include:

Preparing and certifying tax levies
Maintaining financial records
Acting as Commissioner of Elections
Keeping real estate transfer records
Acting as clerk to the Board of Supervisors

View a more detailed description of each function.

The Auditor's Office and You

Citizens interact with the Auditor's Office the following ways:

Registering to vote, either in person or by mail or online (Iowa driver's license or non-operator ID required for online option).
Casting an absentee ballot in the office or requesting in writing that one be mailed.
Obtaining information about property ownership, valuation, and taxation.
Viewing public information including budgets, taxes, audits, county expenditures, elections, and the proceedings of the Board of Supervisors.

Absentee Voting Underway for Primary Election

In-person voting at the Auditor's Office will be available during normal business hours through Monday, June 4. The Auditor's Office will also be open Saturday, June 2. Domestic ballots requested by mail will be sent starting May 7, and ending May 25. Absentee Ballot Request Form
Firework Displays Deadline

The deadline to submit an application for a permit for a July 4th fireworks display is June 28nd, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. Read on...
RAGBRAI Licensing Process: Meetings, Alcohol Compliance Rules, and Regulation

RAGBRAI DEADLINE: Friday, July 6, 2018 for Alcoholic Beverages Division (ABD). Requirements regarding alcohol licensing, sales of alcohol, and trade practices. Additional Information