Dubuque County Assessor
Area served: Dubuque County
Start here with questions about a property’s assessed value or assessment record.
Phone: 563-589-4432
Dubuque and Dubuque County Home Seller Resources
Find the right county office for property assessments, real-estate taxes and recorded deeds, plus the court directory for judgment questions. Read the Iowa transfer-tax basics, browse local selling situations and compare the guide, report, calculator and selling process.
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Useful offices for Dubuque County sellers
Assessment value, unpaid taxes, deed records and court judgments are different questions. Start with the office that handles the record you need.
Dubuque County Treasurer
Area served: Dubuque County
For current or delinquent real-estate tax payments, ask the Treasurer to confirm the amount and status for the property.
Phone: 563-589-4450
Dubuque County Recorder
Area served: Dubuque County
Use the Recorder for recorded deeds and deed-recording questions. Iowa real-estate transfer tax is paid to the county recorder.
Phone: 563-589-4434
Iowa District Court, Judicial District 1
Area served: Judicial District 1, which includes Dubuque County
Court cases and judgments are court records—not assessed values, property-tax balances or recorded deeds. Use the District 1 directory for court information.
Iowa real-estate transfer tax
Iowa charges 80 cents for each $500, or fraction of $500, of the sale price above the first $500. On a $100,000 sale, the taxable $99,500 is 199 units of $500, so the tax is $159.20. The tax is paid to the county recorder, who cannot record the deed until it is paid. By law, the person conveying the property—normally the seller—is liable, and Iowa lists exemptions for certain family, divorce and estate-distribution transfers and transfers of $500 or less. Ask the closing professional whether an exemption applies and what amount is taxable for your sale.
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including Iowa real estate transfer tax. Your mortgage payoff, liens, back taxes and share of current property taxes remain separate.
Sources: Iowa Code Chapter 428A · Iowa Department of Revenue tax and fee rates.
Selling situations in Dubuque
Open the local page that best matches the house or the question you are working through.
Inherited house
Local information for an inherited Dubuque property.
Foreclosure
Options when a foreclosure or sale deadline is part of the situation.
Divorce and a house sale
A local starting point when a divorce involves selling a house.
Tenant-occupied house
Resources for a rental with tenants living in the property.
Code violations
Information for a house with a city notice or open code issue.
Fire damage
Options for a house damaged by fire.
Property liens
A local resource for questions about liens on a property.
Probate property
Local information about probate-related home-sale questions.
Read or compare your options
Use the local guide and article for context, the market report for source-labeled data, and the calculator to compare estimated net proceeds.
Dubuque Seller Guide (2026)
Compare a direct sale with listing, repairs and other selling options.
Selling an As-Is House in Dubuque IA: Your Options
Read a focused comparison of ways to sell an as-is house.
Dubuque seller articles
Browse more local articles about selling a house.
Dubuque Market Data Snapshot
Review market context with its source, geography and period kept clear.
How the Dubuque selling process works
See the steps from sharing property details through offer review and closing.
Cash offer vs. listing comparison
Use a general comparison guide alongside the facts for your property.
About USA Home Buyers in Dubuque
Learn about our Dubuque and Dubuque County service area.
Dubuque Home Sale Net Proceeds Calculator
CalculatorCompare what you would keep from listing your house or selling as-is for cash. Change the repair costs, cleanout, monthly bills and closing costs to fit your house.
Reviews and contact
Read the Dubuque reviews page, or call USA Home Buyers at 888-274-5006 to talk through a house in Dubuque or Dubuque County.
We buy houses as-is in Dubuque and Dubuque County. You do not need to repair, clean or clear out the house to sell to us.
Read Dubuque seller reviewsQuestions about which office to contact
Who handles an assessed value or property assessment record?
For a Dubuque County assessed value or parcel assessment record, contact the Dubuque County Assessor at 563-589-4432 or use the official Assessor page.
Where can I ask about unpaid Dubuque County property taxes?
Contact the Dubuque County Treasurer at 563-589-4450. The office handles current and delinquent property-tax payments; ask it to confirm the amount and status for your property.
Which office handles a recorded deed?
The Dubuque County Recorder handles recorded deeds and deed-recording questions. Call 563-589-4434 or use the official Recorder page.
Where should I start with a court judgment connected to a property?
Court cases and judgments are separate from assessed values, tax balances and recorded deeds. Dubuque County is in Iowa Judicial District 1; use the official District 1 court page for court information, then ask the title professional handling the sale how a specific case affects the property.