Cedar Rapids Property Assessor 2026: Search & Records

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Search the Correct Cedar Rapids Record

Cedar Rapids property assessments are handled by a separate City Assessor, while Linn County handles tax payments and recorded documents. Starting with the wrong office is the most common reason a search fails.

This practical 2026 guide explains owner and address searches, parcel maps, comparable sales, appeals, Iowa’s new homestead exemption, Treasurer payments, Recorder deeds and new-owner checks.

Choose the Correct Office Search a Property Check 2026 Dates
Assessment date January 1, 2026 Value and property condition are generally reviewed as of this date.
Regular protest filing April 2–30, 2026 The signed local Board of Review petition had to be timely filed or postmarked.
Homestead filing July 1 deadline A claim filed after July 1 is normally treated as a claim for the following year.

Fast Answer

For property inside Cedar Rapids, use the Cedar Rapids City Assessor Real Estate Search. Use the Parcel Viewer for an address, GPN or legal-description map search. Use the Linn County Treasurer for tax balances and payments, and use the Linn County Recorder for deeds and recorded documents.

City-versus-county warning: the Linn County Assessor assesses Linn County real estate except property inside Cedar Rapids. A Cedar Rapids mailing address alone does not always prove jurisdiction, so verify the official parcel record.
Independent guide: AssessorPropertySearch.org does not store official property records, accept payments, file appeals or determine legal ownership.

Which Cedar Rapids Property Office Do You Need?

Choose the office according to the action you need to complete—not merely the word “property.”

A

Assessment, owner, value or exemption

Use the City Assessor for assessed value, classification, building details, land data, sales, homestead forms, comparable properties and assessment protests.

Official Cedar Rapids City Assessor search Search Real Estate Records
$

Tax statement, installment, payment or receipt

Use the Linn County Treasurer for current and delinquent taxes, September and March payments, receipts, service fees, tax sale and redemption.

Official Linn County Treasurer Review Property-Tax Services
D

Deed, mortgage, lien, release or plat

Use Recorder records to verify recorded ownership history and documents that affect title. An Assessor owner field is not a title opinion.

Official Linn County Recorder Open Real Estate Records
M

Parcel map, GPN or legal description

Use the Cedar Rapids Parcel Viewer to locate parcels by address, geographic parcel number or legal description and inspect nearby parcel context.

Official City Assessor Parcel Viewer Open Parcel Viewer

Cedar Rapids City Assessor vs. Linn County Assessor

Cedar Rapids maintains a separate assessment jurisdiction. This distinction does not change which county collects tax or records deeds.

Property or task
Correct office
Confirmation step
Property inside Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids City Assessor.
Search the City Assessor property database or Parcel Viewer.
Linn County property outside Cedar Rapids
Linn County Assessor.
Use the county Assessor search and verify the municipality.
Cedar Rapids mailing address near city boundary
Jurisdiction must be verified.
Do not decide from the postal city alone; check the official parcel.
Property-tax payment
Linn County Treasurer.
Match the parcel and tax installment before paying.
Recorded deed or mortgage
Linn County Recorder.
Match the legal description and recording date.
Do not confuse Cedar Rapids with Cedar County: Cedar County is a separate Iowa county. Its Assessor does not maintain Cedar Rapids city property assessments.

Search by Address, Owner, GPN or Legal Description

Information available
Best search route
Search fix
Street address
Assessor Real Estate Search or Parcel Viewer.
Try “500 15th” before “500 15th Avenue Southwest, Cedar Rapids.”
Individual owner
Assessor owner-name search.
Search the last name alone and verify every result by address.
Trust, estate or business
Owner or taxpayer field.
Remove punctuation and LLC, Inc., trustee or estate wording initially.
GPN or parcel number
Parcel Viewer “Parcels By GPN.”
Copy the complete number directly from the property card.
Legal description
Parcel Viewer “Parcels By Legal.”
Use a subdivision, addition, lot, block or distinctive legal phrase.
Recent property sale
Residential, commercial or transaction-list search.
Choose the correct property type and a focused sale-date range.
Tax statement
Linn County property-tax search.
Confirm the installment and tax-payable year.
Deed party or recording date
Linn Recorder search or Iowa Land Records.
Use the legal description to eliminate same-name documents.
Search less, not more: when an exact address fails, remove NW, NE, SW, SE, street suffixes and unit details before trying a private property-data site.

What the Cedar Rapids Property Card Shows

Property-card field
How it helps
Important limitation
GPN or parcel identifier
Connects Assessor, map, tax and recorded-document research.
Recorder documents may use additional legal references.
Owner display
Shows the owner or taxpayer carried in the assessment system.
A recent deed, trust or estate can create timing differences.
Site address
Identifies the physical property.
It can differ from the owner’s mailing address.
Property classification
Shows residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural or another class.
Classification disputes require the assessment-review process.
Assessed value
Shows value established for property-tax administration.
It is not the tax bill or a guaranteed sale price.
Land and building values
Separates site and improvement components.
It is not an insurance replacement-cost estimate.
Building characteristics
May show year, area, style, quality, condition and improvements.
Prove an error with measurements, permits, plans or photographs.
Sales history
Supports transfer and comparable-sale research.
Not every transfer is an open-market sale.
Credits or exemptions
Helps verify whether relief appears in the assessment record.
The benefit can apply to a later tax-payable year.
Legal description
Helps match maps and recorded documents.
Use the deed, plat and survey for legal reliance.
Public-data limitation: Assessor information is useful for tax administration and research, but it should be independently verified for lending, title, construction, boundary or legal decisions.

Find Comparable Sales That Actually Help

The City Assessor provides residential, commercial, agricultural, vacant-land and transaction-list searches, plus building-comparison tools.

Residential property

Compare homes with similar location, style, living area, age, lot, quality and condition.

Commercial or industrial

Use the relevant commercial search rather than selecting residential sales only because their prices are lower.

Comparable Search Finder

Open your property record and use the “Start Your Search” function to create a visual comparable-sales set with adjustable criteria.

  • Use sales reasonably near the January 1 assessment date.
  • Compare the same broad property classification and use.
  • Account for size, age, construction quality and condition.
  • Review location, neighborhood and external influences.
  • Explain family, foreclosure or non-arm’s-length transfers.
  • State the value that your evidence supports.
Official Assessor sales and comparable-search tools Open Sales Search Menu

Use the Parcel Viewer Without Mistaking It for a Survey

Best uses

  • Find a parcel when address formatting fails.
  • Search by geographic parcel number.
  • Search using legal-description text.
  • Inspect nearby parcels and streets.
  • Confirm general map location.

Do not use it for

  • Exact fence placement.
  • Easement or encroachment interpretation.
  • Construction setback approval.
  • Legal acreage certification.
  • Proof of ownership.
Boundary disagreement: use the parcel viewer to identify the property, then obtain the recorded plat, deed and an appropriate survey rather than measuring a screen image.
Official Cedar Rapids City Assessor Parcel Viewer Open Parcel Viewer

Cedar Rapids 2026 Assessment and Tax Calendar

January 1, 2026 — assessment date

The 2026 assessment generally reflects the property’s status and value as of January 1.

April 2–30 — regular protest period

A signed petition to the local Board of Review must be filed, mailed or electronically submitted within the statutory period.

May 1 — Board of Review convenes

The Cedar Rapids rules state that the Board convenes at a posted time on May 1, or the following Monday when May 1 falls on a weekend.

May — local Board review

The Board considers timely written protests, requested oral hearings and the Assessor’s information.

July 1 — exemption deadline

The homestead, disabled-veteran and several other Assessor applications use a July 1 filing deadline.

August — property-tax statements

Linn County generally sends one statement that includes both the fall and spring installments.

September 30 — fall postmark deadline

The Treasurer requires fall mailed payments to be postmarked by September 30 to avoid lateness.

March 31 — spring postmark deadline

The second installment is not normally accompanied by a second annual statement, so save the August notice.

Current July 2026 timing: the ordinary April local protest period and July 1 homestead filing date have passed. A late homestead claim is normally treated for the following assessment year, and PAAB cannot replace a local protest that was never filed.

How to Protest a Cedar Rapids Assessment

Review the assessment and parcel facts

Check the assessment year, owner, classification, land value, building value, total value and property characteristics.

Choose a permitted protest ground

The official petition provides five grounds: inequity, value above that authorized by law, non-assessability or misclassification, assessment error, or fraud or misconduct.

Prepare focused evidence

Use relevant sales, measurements, photographs, permits, appraisals, repair estimates and official documents tied to the selected protest ground.

Complete and sign the petition

Include the property identification, assessment, grounds, requested correction, signature and contact details.

Request an oral hearing in writing

Checking or writing the oral-hearing request on the petition is important. A phone conversation alone does not satisfy the written-request rule.

Keep filing proof

Save the complete petition, exhibits, email or fax confirmation, delivery receipt or dated postmark.

Five official protest grounds

Ground
Useful supporting material
Not equitable compared with like property
Representative comparable properties, assessments and explanations of similarity.
Assessed above value authorized by law
Market sales, appraisal, condition evidence and a specific opinion of value.
Not assessable, exempt or misclassified
Ownership, use, exemption and classification documentation.
Error in the assessment
Measurements, permits, photographs, calculations and correction documents.
Fraud or misconduct
Specific facts and reliable proof; the official form requires this allegation to be stated specifically.
Official Iowa petition and Cedar Rapids Board rules
Open Protest Petition PDF Read Board Rules PDF

Prepare for the Cedar Rapids Board of Review Hearing

The local rules provide specific timing and document-handling requirements that should shape your presentation.

Board rule
Practical preparation
Hearings are scheduled 15 minutes apart.
Prepare a concise opening, requested value and exhibit order.
Eight minutes are generally allocated to the petitioner.
Lead with the strongest facts rather than reading every page.
Four minutes are allocated to the City Assessor.
Listen carefully and reserve a short response to disputed facts.
A value opinion from another person needs methodology.
Include comparable properties, adjustments and the basis for each adjustment.
Submitted materials become part of the permanent record.
Submit copies rather than irreplaceable originals.
Exhibits should be reducible to 8.5-by-11 inches.
Print readable maps and photographs with labels and parcel identification.
A telephone hearing can be used when attendance becomes impossible.
Contact the Assessor promptly; more than 48 hours’ notice improves the chance of rescheduling.
Accessibility assistance should be requested in advance.
Contact 319-286-5888 or the Assessor email at least 48 hours before the event.
A petition mistakenly filed timely with Linn County Assessor may be treated as timely.
Keep proof showing what was filed, where it was sent and when it was received.

Eight-minute presentation outline

  • Identify the property and 2026 assessment.
  • State the exact legal protest ground.
  • State the requested value or correction.
  • Explain the strongest two or three exhibits.
  • Address important property differences.
  • Finish by repeating the requested Board action.

Appeal After the Local Board Decision

A taxpayer dissatisfied with the local Board decision may appeal to Iowa’s Property Assessment Appeal Board or pursue the applicable district-court route.

PAAB filing checklist

  • Use PAAB eFile or the official paper form.
  • Confirm the deadline from the local Board’s adjournment date.
  • Include the local decision and parcel information.
  • File exhibits again; local exhibits do not automatically transfer.
  • Serve required materials on the opposing party.

Deadline formula

  • If the Board adjourned by May 31, the common PAAB deadline is June 20.
  • If the Board adjourned later, the common deadline is 20 calendar days after adjournment.
  • Confirm the actual adjournment and filing rule.
  • Do not assume the deadline will be extended.
  • PAAB does not create a local protest that was never filed.
Official Iowa Property Assessment Appeal Board Review PAAB Appeal Steps

Iowa’s New 2026 Homestead Tax Exemption

Beginning with assessment year 2026, Iowa replaced the former homestead tax credit with a taxable-value exemption.

Basic amount

10% of the taxable value of the qualifying homestead.

Minimum and maximum

At least $5,500 and no more than $20,000 of taxable value, subject to annual adjustment.

Age 65 addition

An eligible owner age 65 or older by January 1 may claim an additional $6,500 exemption of taxable value.

Find the correct parcel number

Copy it from the official City Assessor property card before completing the form.

Document ownership and occupancy

The form asks whether ownership arose by deed, contract, inheritance or another method and requests the occupancy date.

Provide prior-address information

State whether you still own the prior property and whether it is offered for sale or rent.

Complete the alarm certifications

Certify that qualifying smoke detectors are installed or will be installed within 30 days. A qualifying carbon-monoxide alarm is also required when the home has a fuel-fired appliance, fireplace or attached garage.

File with the City Assessor by July 1

A claim filed or postmarked after July 1 is normally considered a claim for the following year.

Notify the Assessor when eligibility ends

Written notice is required after conveyance or discontinued use as the homestead.

Tax-payable delay: a timely claim filed by July 1, 2026 applies to assessment year 2026 and taxes payable in September 2027 and March 2028.
No routine annual refiling: after approval, the exemption continues while the owner and property remain qualified.
Official Iowa 2026 Homestead Tax Exemption PDF Open Homestead Form

Disabled Veteran Homestead Tax Credit

Documents commonly required

  • Completed disabled-veteran application.
  • DD-214 or equivalent separation document.
  • Current federal VA Benefits Paid letter issued within 12 months.
  • Property address and legal description.
  • Proof of qualifying homestead ownership and use.

Eligibility examples on the form

  • Permanent 100% service-connected disability.
  • Permanent and total individual-unemployability rating paid at 100%.
  • Certain qualified National Guard members.
  • Certain surviving spouses or children receiving DIC.
  • One qualifying disabled-veteran homestead credit in Iowa.
Change effective July 1, 2026: the City Assessor states that applications submitted on or after that date use a homestead definition limited to the dwelling, without appurtenances, and up to one-half acre of land. Verify the latest form before filing.
Privacy tip: the official fact sheet says not to send personal health information. Provide the requested VA eligibility letter rather than medical records.
Official City Assessor forms and Iowa veteran application
Check Current Assessor Forms Open Veteran Credit PDF

Other Property-Tax Credits and Exemptions

Program
Start with
Important preparation
Military Service Property Tax Exemption
City Assessor forms.
Prepare qualifying service documents and the correct parcel information.
Senior and Disabled Property Tax Credit
Linn County Treasurer.
Review current age, disability, income and annual claim rules.
Forest Reserve Exemption
City Assessor and Iowa Revenue form.
Confirm acreage, tree type, density and management conditions.
Geothermal Tax Exemption
City Assessor forms.
Retain installation, system and eligibility documents.
Urban Revitalization
City Assessor and Cedar Rapids program form.
Confirm location, improvement type, cost, construction dates and February 1 filing requirements.
Nonprofit or Charitable Exemption
Iowa Revenue form linked by the City Assessor.
Document ownership, organizational status and qualifying property use.
Official Cedar Rapids credit and exemption resources Review Credits and Exemptions

Search and Pay Linn County Property Taxes

The City Assessor determines assessment information, but Linn County Treasurer collects Cedar Rapids property taxes.

Open the Treasurer’s official tax page

Use its links to property-tax search and Iowa Tax and Tags.

Verify the parcel and installment

Match the property address, owner, parcel identifier and fall or spring installment before paying.

Review taxes and special assessments

The Treasurer can collect real-estate tax plus qualifying city or county special assessments and delinquent charges shown on the account.

Check the service fee

Online check, debit-card and credit-card payments have different fees. Confirm the checkout total.

Save and verify the receipt

Keep the confirmation and recheck the official account after processing.

Current payment fees and mailing details

Payment item
Current county information
Online check
$0.30 per transaction.
Debit card
$3.25 plus $0.30 per transaction.
Credit card
2.20% plus $0.30 per transaction.
Mail payment
Linn County Treasurer, 935 Second Street SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404.
Payment stub
Include the stub so the payment is credited to the correct account.
Receipt by mail
Include a self-addressed stamped envelope.
Drop box
Include contact information with dropped paperwork or payment.
USPS postmark change: Linn County warns that a postmark may reflect the processing date rather than the mailbox drop date. Use a staffed postal counter and request a manual postmark for a deadline-sensitive payment.

Mortgage escrow check

  • Confirm the parcel number with the servicer.
  • Ask which installment will be paid.
  • Record the scheduled payment date.
  • Recheck the Treasurer account.
  • Do not treat an informational statement as proof of payment.

Payment is missing or misapplied

  • Locate the transaction confirmation.
  • Verify the parcel and installment entered.
  • Record the amount, date and payment method.
  • Contact the Treasurer at 319-892-5500.
  • Do not immediately submit a duplicate payment.
Official Linn County tax-payment resources
Review Payment Instructions Open Iowa Tax and Tags

2026 Tax Sale and Owner Redemption Help

Linn County’s 2026 annual tax sale occurred on June 15, 2026. A tax-sale certificate does not immediately transfer title to the certificate purchaser.

If your parcel was sold

  • Contact the Treasurer immediately.
  • Request the current official redemption amount.
  • Ask whether subsequent taxes were added.
  • Obtain the controlling redemption deadline.
  • Keep every notice and proof of payment.

What the 2026 rules explain

  • The certificate does not itself convey title.
  • An interested party retains a statutory redemption right.
  • Redemption can include the sale amount, later taxes, interest and allowed costs.
  • A formal notice process precedes a possible tax deed.
  • Owner-specific calculations must come from the Treasurer.
High-stakes warning: tax-sale and redemption deadlines can affect ownership. Do not calculate a payoff from a general article or bidder document.
Official 2026 Linn County Tax Sale Rules PDF Read 2026 Tax Sale Rules

Find Deeds, Mortgages, Liens and Plats

Identify the parcel through the Assessor

Save the owner display, legal description, GPN and approximate transfer date.

Search the Recorder index

Use a likely grantor, grantee, borrower, lender, trust or business name.

Narrow the recording dates

Use the purchase, refinance, lien or release period to reduce same-name results.

Match the legal description

Compare lot, block, addition, parcel or other legal details before relying on a document.

Request the appropriate copy

Use the Recorder’s certification process when an official certified copy is required.

Recorder fees currently listed

Recorder service
Listed amount
Basic recording
$5 per page plus a $2 transaction surcharge.
Conveyance transfer fee
Additional $5 per parcel.
Certification
$5.
Copy
$1 per page.

Register for the Free Property Fraud Alert

The Recorder’s alert service monitors documents recorded under a registered name. It cannot prevent fraud, but it can notify an owner about a potentially unfamiliar recording.

  • Register common versions of your name.
  • Expect valid alerts after a purchase, sale or refinance.
  • A person with the same name can trigger an alert.
  • Open the newly recorded document and check the legal description.
  • Contact local authorities and an attorney when an unauthorized document affects your property.
Official Linn County Recorder resources
Search Real Estate Records Register for Fraud Alerts Open Iowa Land Records

Change the Property Mailing Address Correctly

USPS forwarding does not update the City Assessor’s mailing record. The official Cedar Rapids form requires a written, signed request.

Information required

  • Deedholder name.
  • Parcel number.
  • Parcel address.
  • Complete new mailing address.
  • Printed name and contact details.
  • Signature and date.

Submission rules

  • All sections must be completed.
  • Verbal communications are not accepted.
  • Email the signed form or mail it to the City Assessor.
  • Emailed forms should receive a return response.
  • Follow up when no confirmation arrives.
Official Cedar Rapids mailing-address form PDF Open Address Change Form

New Cedar Rapids Property Owner Checklist

Verify the property record

  • Confirm that the deed was recorded.
  • Save the recording reference and legal description.
  • Search the City Assessor property card.
  • Verify the owner and mailing address.
  • Review land, building data and classification.
  • Register for Property Fraud Alert.

Protect the tax account

  • File the current homestead form when eligible.
  • Do not assume a seller’s exemption transfers.
  • Check the fall and spring installments.
  • Confirm escrow responsibility.
  • Review delinquent tax and special assessments.
  • Save Assessor, Treasurer and Recorder identifiers.
Create a permanent property file: keep the deed, title policy, survey, property card, exemption approval, tax statement, payment receipt and improvement permits together.

Fix Common Cedar Rapids Property Search Problems

Problem
Likely reason
Best next step
Address returns no result
Directional, suffix, unit or formatting mismatch.
Search the street number and main name only, then use Parcel Viewer.
Owner name is missing
Trust, estate, company, spouse or recent-recording delay.
Search by address or GPN and check Recorder records.
Linn County search returns nothing
The property is inside Cedar Rapids.
Use the Cedar Rapids City Assessor.
Cedar Rapids search returns nothing
The parcel may be outside city assessment jurisdiction.
Check the Linn County Assessor and jurisdiction map.
Previous owner is still displayed
Recorder and assessment systems update separately.
Verify the recorded deed and contact the City Assessor.
Tax bill does not match assessed value
Taxable-value rules, exemptions, levy rates or special assessments.
Review the Treasurer statement rather than calculating from assessed value alone.
Map line appears wrong
GIS boundaries are reference data.
Use the recorded plat and professional survey.
Homestead does not affect current tax
The claim affects a later tax-payable year.
Confirm the assessment year and corresponding September and March bills.
Assessor email gets no response
Messages without a subject or sent through an international server may be blocked.
Use a clear subject and call 319-286-5888.
Unexpected Assessor visitor
Legitimate appraisal work or possible impersonation.
Ask for official identification and call the office before sharing information.
Staff-identification warning: City Assessor personnel carry identification. End the conversation and use the Cedar Rapids Police non-emergency number, 319-286-5491, when a person cannot provide proper identification.

Property Offices, Hours and Call Scripts

Office
Use it for
Current contact details
Cedar Rapids City Assessor
Assessment, property card, comparables, exemptions, address change and Board of Review.
500 15th Ave. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
319-286-5888
crassessor@cedar-rapids.org
7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Linn County Treasurer
Tax statements, payments, receipts, delinquency, tax sale and redemption.
935 Second St. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
319-892-5500
Lobby: Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Second Wednesday: 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Linn County Recorder
Deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, certified copies and fraud alerts.
935 Second St. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
319-892-5420
Verify current office hours before visiting.
Iowa PAAB
Appeal after a timely local Board of Review decision.
1305 E. Walnut St., Des Moines, IA 50319
515-725-0338

Assessment script

“I am calling about GPN or parcel [number]. I need help confirming the 2026 assessment, property characteristics, exemption or review process for [specific issue].”

Tax payment script

“I am calling about parcel [number] and the [fall/spring] installment. Please confirm the balance, posting status, fees and receipt process.”

Recorder script

“I need help locating a recorded real-estate document. I have the party name, approximate recording date and legal description.”

Official Cedar Rapids Property Resources

Use the source that directly controls your record or action.

Real Estate Search

Assessment, owner, property characteristics, values and sales history.

Open Assessor Search

City Assessor home

Current notices, contact details, comparable-search instructions and updates.

Open Assessor Website

Parcel Viewer

Map search by address, GPN or legal description.

Open Parcel Map

Assessor forms

Appeals, mailing-address change, exemptions, sales documents and property information.

Open Forms

Credits and exemptions

Official route to Iowa homestead, military, veteran and other tax-relief programs.

Review Exemptions

Board of Review

Board contact and Cedar Rapids assessment-review information.

Open Board Page

Property-tax payment

Installments, fees, mailing, receipts, tax sale and Treasurer contact.

Open Treasurer Page

Iowa assessment appeals

PAAB filing, forms, deadlines and appeal instructions.

Open PAAB

Cedar Rapids Property Search FAQ

Does Cedar Rapids have a city or county assessor?

Cedar Rapids has a separate City Assessor. The Linn County Assessor handles Linn County real property outside Cedar Rapids.

What is the official Cedar Rapids property search?

Use the Cedar Rapids City Assessor Real Estate Search for property cards and the City Assessor Parcel Viewer for address, GPN, legal-description and map searches.

Can I search Cedar Rapids property by address?

Yes. Start with the house number and main street name. Remove directionals, suffixes, unit details, city, state and ZIP code when the complete address fails.

Can I search Cedar Rapids property by owner name?

Yes. Begin with the owner’s last name or the main trust or business keyword, then verify the result using the address, GPN and legal description.

What was the regular 2026 assessment protest deadline?

The regular Iowa local Board of Review filing period ran from April 2 through April 30, 2026. The petition had to be written, signed and timely filed or postmarked.

What changed with Iowa homestead relief in 2026?

The former credit was replaced by an exemption equal to 10% of taxable homestead value, subject to a $5,500 minimum and $20,000 maximum, plus a possible additional $6,500 for an eligible owner age 65 or older.

When do Linn County property-tax installments need to be paid?

Fall mailed payments must generally be postmarked by September 30, and spring payments by March 31. Confirm the installment and current balance with the Treasurer.

Where can I find a Cedar Rapids deed?

Use the Linn County Recorder real-estate search or Iowa Land Records. Search by party name and recording period, then verify the property’s legal description.

What should I do if the previous owner is still listed?

Verify that the deed was recorded, save the recording information and contact the Cedar Rapids City Assessor. Also confirm the mailing address, exemption and tax account separately.

Is the Cedar Rapids Parcel Viewer a legal survey?

No. It is a parcel-research and orientation tool. Use recorded plats, deeds and a licensed surveyor for legal boundary decisions.

Complete the Search Safely

Start with the Cedar Rapids City Assessor, save the GPN and verify the address, owner, legal description, classification and assessment year. Move to the Linn County Treasurer only for tax payment, and use the Recorder for deeds and title-related documents.

For a recent purchase, verify recording, mailing address, homestead eligibility, both tax installments and escrow responsibility separately. For an assessment disagreement, use the April review process rather than waiting for the tax statement.

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