Welcome To Howard County

News From Your Treasurer:

  News from Treasurer  REMEMBER you can always drop payments for Property Taxes and Motor Vehicle registrations off at DROP BOX located by Law Center.

NOTICE TO TAX SALE PURCHASERS 2024 (1) 


June 2024 Tax Sale Publishing List

To pay property tax click HERE


Tax Sale Information: The 2024 Howard County Tax Sale will begin 9:00am on Monday June 17th, 2024.  The sale will be conducted at the Howard County Courthouse and bidders shall place their bids online.  The auction site can be accessed by going to www.iowataxauction.com.  Registration will begin Tuesday, May 20th, 2024 at 12:01am & end Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 11:59pm.



To pay vehicle license tags click HERE.

Bill of Sale (1)

Accepted On-Line Payment Methods-eCheck, Discover, MasterCard and Visa are accepted for Internet transactions.

Please visit the Website to pay by E-Check or Credit Card.  You can also pay delinquent amounts on line.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:  IF PAYING BY E-CHECK YOU WILL BE ASKED TO ENTER A RECEIPT NUMBER AS YOUR PIN.  YOUR RECEIPT NUMBER IS THE LAST 5 DIGITS OF THE BOLD PRINTED NUMBER LOCATED IN THE UPPER RIGHT HAND CORNER OF YOUR TAX RECEIPT STUB UNDER RECEIPT#.

Motor Vehicle registration renewals can be processed the month before, the month of, and the month after the expiration month.

Vehicle registration renewal notices received by vehicle owners will include instructions and personal identification numbers (PIN) necessary to process renewals through this website.   Half year license and apportioned vehicles are not eligible for online renewal.

Vehicle renewals:  You are eligible to renew online at www.iowatreasurers.org  if you receive a renewal notice through the US Postal Service that contains a PIN number from online renewals.

General Information:

Discover, Mastercard, Visa and e-Check are accepted for Internet Transactions. When paying property taxes by parcel number please enter the 10 digit parcel number which appears in the bottom right corner of either payment stub. A $30.00 returned check fee will be assessed on any payments returned due to insufficient funds.

Scheduled and Recurring Property Tax Payments:

We are pleased to offer one-time scheduled tax payments and recurring monthly property tax payments through this website.  Payments can be scheduled using either a credit card or e-check.  For additional information, click here, or call (563 ) 547-9211.

About Us:

 

Howard-Christine

Christine Hron 

Took Office: January 2, 2023

      Welcome to Howard County 
              Treasurer Office

           Population - Ranking
                  9,469 - 77th 

 

 

We strive to provide courteous, professional service to our customers & will be happy to assist you with any questions you may have. It is my hope that this site will give you the opportunity to access us 24 hours a day/7 days a week. 

Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or comments.  Thank You!

Christine Hron
Howard Co. Treasurer          

 

Hours

  • Office Hours: 8:00 - 4:30 / Monday - Friday
  • Driver License: 8:00 - 4:15 / Monday - Friday
  • Driver License Written Testing: 8:00 - 3:45 / Monday - Friday (we ask that you be there by 3:45 pm to start the test if you would like to be issued a permit following the test).  Any testing after this and we cannot guarantee finishing the test or being issued a credential.
  • Car Drives: 9:00 - 3:00 / Monday - Friday by appointment only

  • OFFICE HOURS

    Monday-Friday

  • 8:00am to 4:30pm

    Drivers License hrs 8:00am - 4:15pm

    PHONE:563-547-9211
    MOTOR VEHICLE: 563-547-9211
    DRIVER LICENSE: 563-547-9211
    FAX: 563-547-9217
    Email: chron@howardcounty.iowa.gov
    Web Page: howardcounty.iowa.gov/treasurer/

    OFFICE STAFF:
                                Deputy Treasurer- Norma Albertson
                                Driver License Deputy-Michelle Donlan
                                Motor Vehicle Deputy-Delores (Lori) Praska
                                Part-time Clerk Dawn Gossman
                                Email Comments to: chron@howardcounty.iowa.gov

              Holiday Closings for 2024
    NEW YEAR'S DAY    JANUARY 1, 2024
    PRESIDENT'S DAY    FEBRUARY 19, 2024
    GOOD FRIDAY (NOON)  MARCH 29, 2024
    MEMORIAL DAY        MAY 27, 2024
    INDEPENDENCE DAY  JULY 4, 2024
    LABOR DAY              SEPTEMBER 2, 2024
    VETERAN'S DAY        NOVEMBER 11, 2024
    THANKSGIVING DAY  NOVEMBER 28, 2024
    DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING   NOVEMBER 29, 2024
    CHRISTMAS EVE DAY  DECEMBER 24, 2024
    CHRISTMAS DAY         DECEMBER 25, 2024
    NEW YEAR'S EVE DAY  DECEMBER 31, 2024
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Contact Information

  • Property Tax Phone: 563-547-9211
  • Motor Vehicle: 563-547-9211
  • Driver License: 563-547-9211
  • Fax: 563-547-9217
  • Email to the Treasurer: chron@howardcounty.iowa.gov  

     
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Location


 Howard County Treasurers’ Office:
137 N Elm St
Cresco, IA  52136