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  3. Your County

    1. About Linn County
      1. Customer Centered Culture LC3
      2. Mission, Core Values & Strategic Plan
      3. Directory & Hours
      4. Holiday Schedule
    2. Advisory Boards & Commissions
      1. Expectations of Advisory Board & Commission Member
    3. Agendas & Minutes
    4. Contact Us
    5. County News
    6. County Ordinances
    7. County Resolutions
    8. Elected Officials
    9. Get Notified
    10. Licenses, Applications & Permits
    11. National County Government Month
    12. Notice Under the Americans With Disabilities Act
    13. Offices & Departments
      1. Assessor
        1. Assessor Functions & Services
        2. Board of Review (Appealing Your Assessment)
          1. Rules of Board of Review
        3. Credits & Exemptions
        4. FAQs
        5. Introduction to Iowa Property Tax
        6. Meet the Team
        7. Property Assessment Flow Chart (PDF)
        8. Rural Property Classification Review
        9. Rollback (Agricultural)
      2. Attorney
        1. Civil Division
        2. Criminal Division
        3. Juvenile Division
        4. Victim Witness Services
          1. Domestic Violence Information
          2. Victim Forms
          3. Steps of a Criminal Case
          4. Coming to court
          5. Resources
          6. Contact Us
          7. FAQ's
      3. Auditor
        1. Accounting Services
        2. Election Services
        3. Former Linn County Auditors
        4. Meet the Team
        5. Property Tax & Real Estate Services
        6. Printable Forms
        7. Auditor's Office Public Records Center
      4. Board of Supervisors
        1. 2021 Legislative Priorities (PDF)
        2. Advisory Boards and Commissions
        3. Board of Supervisors District Maps
        4. County Resolutions
        5. COVID-19
        6. Economic and Community Development Fund
        7. Legacy and Community Attraction Fund
        8. Local Option Sales Tax Uses in Linn County
        9. Notice of Privacy Practices (PDF)
        10. Temporary Redistricting Commission
        11. Urban County Coalition
        12. Witwer Trust Grant Program
          1. Returning Applicants
          2. New Applicants
      5. Communications
        1. Blog
        2. COVID-19
        3. Linn County eNewsletter
        4. Mobile App
        5. New Logo and Brand
        6. New Website
        7. News
        8. Popular Annual Financial Report
        9. Social Media
      6. Conservation
        1. About Us
          1. Conservation Board
          2. Job Opportunities
          3. Linn County Water and Land Legacy Bond
          4. Publications and Newsletters
          5. Wings2Water
        2. Facility Rentals
        3. Natural Resource & Land Management
          1. Prescribed Burning
          2. Invasive Species Control
          3. Wildlife Food Plots
          4. 1,000 Acres Pollinator Initiative
        4. Parks, Trails and Other Areas
          1. Parks
            1. Buffalo Creek Park
            2. Morgan Creek Park
              1. Redevelopment- Phase 1
            3. Pinicon Ridge Park
              1. Watercraft Concession
              2. Pinicon Ridge Park Dam Modification Project
            4. Wanatee Park
          2. Trails
            1. Cedar Valley Nature Trail
            2. Grant Wood Trail
            3. Highway 100 Trail
          3. Other Properties
            1. Natural Areas
              1. Matsell Bridge Natural Area
            2. Preserves
            3. Historic Sites and Other Areas
            4. Matsell Bridge Shooting Range
        5. Policies & Fees
        6. Things To Do
          1. Camping
          2. Cross Country Ski Trails
          3. Geocaching - Linn Parks Challenge
        7. Wickiup Hill Learning Center
          1. Group Visits, Day Trips, & Guided Tours
          2. Nature Playscape
          3. Resources for Home
      7. Election Services
        1. Auditor's Office
        2. 2021 Election Law Changes
        3. Candidate Resources
          1. Campaign Sign Information (PDF)
          2. Poll Watchers on Election Day
          3. Request a Voter List
          4. Place a Public Measure on a Ballot
        4. Election Maps & Statistics
        5. Election Results Since 2000
          1. 2021
          2. 2016 to 2020
          3. 2011 to 2015
          4. 2006 to 2010
          5. 2000 to 2005
        6. November 2, 2021 City/School Election
        7. Precinct Election Official Online Application
        8. Register or Update Voter Registration
          1. Am I Registered to Vote?
          2. Cancel Your Voter Registration
          3. College Students
          4. Restoring Your Voting Rights
        9. Vote on Election Day
          1. Election Day Poll Places
          2. Election Day Registration
        10. Vote Before Election Day
          1. Early & Satellite Voting
          2. Vote-By-Mail
          3. Health Care Facility Residents
          4. Military & Overseas Civilians
          5. Safe at Home
          6. Track Your Absentee Ballot
        11. Voter Outreach
          1. Voter Outreach Speaker Request
        12. Who are my elected officials?
          1. City Elected Officials Directory
          2. Federal Elected Officials (PDF)
          3. State of Iowa Elected Officials (PDF)
          4. Linn County Elected Officials (PDF)
          5. Kirkwood Community College Board of Directors PDF
          6. School Board Elected Officials
          7. Township Elected Officials
      8. Finance & Budget
        1. Compliance Reports
        2. Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
        3. County Budget Documents
        4. FY21 Budget
        5. FY22 Budget Planning
        6. Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR)
      9. Human Resources
        1. Benefits
          1. Dental Insurance
          2. Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
          3. Flexible Spending
          4. Health Insurance
          5. Life Insurance
          6. Long Term Disability
          7. Paid Leave
          8. Tuition Reimbursement
          9. Vision Insurance
        2. COVID-19
        3. Customer Centered Culture - LC3
          1. LC3 Newsletter Part 1 of 3 (PDF)
          2. LC3 Newsletter Part 2 of 3 (PDF)
          3. LC3 Newsletter Part 3 of 3 (PDF)
        4. Employee Committees
          1. Diversity Committee
          2. Employee Development Committee
          3. Health Awareness Team
          4. Recognition Committee
            1. Exemplary Service Awards
          5. Exceptional Contribution
        5. Employee Wellness
          1. Fitness Center Reimbursement
          2. On-Site Fitness Centers
          3. Wellness Rewards Program
        6. Job Opportunities
        7. Job Descriptions
        8. Labor Agreements
        9. Pay Stubs
        10. Policies
        11. Retirement
          1. IPERS
          2. Retirement Planning
          3. Deferred Comp
        12. Required Notices
      10. Information Technology (IT)
        1. Browser Compatibility
        2. GIS Division (Maps)
        3. Projector
          1. Google Chrome
          2. Internet Explorer
          3. Microsoft Edge
          4. Mozilla Firefox
      11. LIFTS
        1. ADA Paratransit Eligibility
        2. Comment Form
        3. FAQs
        4. Fare Schedule
        5. LIFTS Staff
        6. Mobility Coordinator
        7. Scheduling/Canceling a Ride
        8. Policies & Procedures (PDF)
      12. Linn County Community Services
        1. Child & Youth Development Services
          1. Family Services
          2. Family Transformation Services
            1. Family Visitation Center
            2. Protective Program
            3. Nurturing Parenting Program
          3. Child Development Center
        2. Community Partnerships for Protecting Children
        3. Community Resources
          1. Notice of Privacy Practices (PDF)
        4. Core Services
        5. Decategorization
          1. Board Information
          2. News
        6. Early Childhood Iowa
          1. Board Information
          2. Programs
        7. General Assistance
          1. Affordable Housing (PDF)
          2. Emergency Shelters (PDF)
          3. Food Assistance Resources (PDF)
          4. Health Care Resources
          5. Infant Needs, Clothing & Furniture Resources (PDF)
          6. Mental Health & Disability Services (PDF)
          7. Other Community Assistance Programs (PDF)
          8. Policies
          9. Transportation Services (PDF)
        8. Home Health
        9. Juvenile Detention & Diversion Services
          1. Department History
          2. Alternative to Detention Initiative (ADI)
          3. Detention
          4. (In)Power
          5. LADDERS
          6. LINK Intervention
          7. Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)
          8. Solo
          9. Tracking
        10. Mental Health Access Center
        11. Options
          1. Additional Resources & Information
          2. Facility Based Services
          3. Five-Year Strategic Plan (Options of Linn County)
          4. Notice of Privacy Practices (PDF)
          5. Options Code of Ethical Conduct
        12. Ryan White Medical Case Management
          1. Notice of Privacy Practices (PDF)
      13. MH/DS
      14. Mental Health Access Center
      15. Planning & Development
        1. Alternative & Renewable Energy Initiatives
          1. Solar Energy
            1. Solar Farms
            2. Solar Farm FAQs
          2. Wind Energy
        2. Building Division
          1. Construction Codes
          2. Build A New Home
          3. Building FAQs
          4. Building Handouts
        3. Current Zoning Cases
        4. Dows Farm Agri-Community
          1. Phase 1
          2. Phase 2
          3. Phase 3
          4. RFQ for Master Developer
        5. Food Systems Council
          1. Food System Assessment
          2. Mission & Goals
        6. Historic Preservation
          1. About
          2. Historic Preservation Grant Program
            1. Applicant Information
            2. Past Grant Recipients
          3. Linn County Historic Resources Inventory Map
          4. Resources
            1. Coggon Commercial Historic District
            2. Inventories
            3. National Register Nominations
            4. Planning Reports
          5. Lincoln Highway Kiosks
        7. Planning & Zoning Division
          1. Linn County Zoning Maps
          2. Fringe Area & Village Plans
          3. Floodplain Information
          4. Hazard Mitigation Plan
          5. Comprehensive Plan
          6. Unified Development Code
          7. Zoning FAQs
        8. Planning & Development Annual Reports
      16. Policy & Administration
        1. 2020 Legislative Priorities
        2. Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)
        3. County Ordinances
        4. County Resolutions
        5. Temporary Redistricting Commission
        6. Urban County Coalition
      17. Public Health
        1. About Us
        2. Animal Bite Reporting
        3. Board of Health
        4. Community Partnerships
          1. Food Share Linn
          2. Linn Area Partners Active in Disaster
          3. My Care Community
          4. Opioid Steering Committee
          5. Sexual Health Alliance of Linn & Johnson Counties
          6. Together! Healthy Linn
          7. Wellness Coalition of Rural Linn County
        5. COVID-19
          1. Business and Event Guidance
          2. COVID-19 General Overview
          3. COVID-19 FAQs - by the CDC
          4. COVID-19 Vaccine
            1. Vaccine FAQs
            2. Vaccine Providers
          5. COVID-19 News & Updates
          6. Contact Tracing & Close Contact Guidance
          7. Community Resources
            1. Mental Health & COVID-19
            2. Multilingual COVID-19 Resources
          8. County Employee Information for COVID-19
        6. Environmental Services
          1. Environmental Quality
            1. Food Safety
            2. On-site Wastewater (Septic) Systems
            3. Private Water Wells
            4. Other Services
              1. Tanning
              2. Tattoo
              3. Hotels/Motels
            5. Pool and Spa Inspections
          2. Healthy Homes
          3. Outdoor Air Quality
            1. Air Toxics
            2. Ambient Air Monitoring
            3. Business & Industry Permitting
              1. Issued Permit Search
              2. Applications Under Review
            4. Compliance
            5. Idle Free Linn
              1. Business & Agriculture
              2. Municipalities
              3. Personal Vehicles
              4. Schools
            6. Apply for Open Burning Permit
            7. Regulations
            8. Public Participation
        7. Health Services
          1. Communicable Diseases
          2. Flu
          3. HIV Testing
          4. Immigrant & Refugee Health
          5. Immunizations
          6. PrEP
          7. STI/HIV
          8. TB Program
          9. Travel Medicine
        8. Laboratory Services
        9. Mental Health Resources
        10. Notice of Privacy Practices (PDF)
        11. Poison Prevention
        12. Public Health Preparedness and Response
          1. Community Emergency Response Team
          2. Derecho Storm Damage Response
          3. Flooding Resources
          4. Heat Relief
          5. Special Needs Registry
        13. Reports and Publications
        14. Student Opportunities
      18. Purchasing Department
      19. Recorder
        1. Boats, Snowmobiles, ATV, ORM, ORV, & UTV
        2. Fraud Prevention
        3. Hunting & Fishing Licenses
        4. Military Records
        5. Passports
        6. Real Estate & Revenue Taxes
          1. Revenue Tax Calculator
        7. Vital Records
        8. Search Real Estate
        9. Revenue Tax Calculator
      20. Risk Management
      21. Secondary Road Department
        1. Construction
          1. Entrances
          2. Construction Project Updates
        2. Maintenance
          1. Dust Control
          2. Winter Operations
          3. Work in Right-of-Way
        3. Projects
          1. Local Option Sales Tax
        4. County Home Road Improvement Project
          1. Roundabout Information
        5. Permits & Policies
        6. Road Closures & Restrictions
          1. Road Embargo
        7. Linn County Maps
        8. Property Development Standard Specifications (PDF)
        9. Roadside
          1. Roadside Vegetation Management Program
          2. Adopt-A-Roadside
        10. Secondary Road Assessment Districts
        11. Newsletters
        12. Year in Review
      22. Sheriff's Office
        1. Command Staff
        2. Correctional Center
          1. Arraignment/Resources
          2. Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)
          3. Serving Time
          4. Visitation
          5. Work Release
          6. Inmate Search
          7. Inmate's Rights Rules and Regulations
        3. Divisions
          1. Civil Division
            1. Bad Check Notice
            2. Eviction Procedures
            3. Foreclosure Sales
            4. Garnishments
            5. No-Contact/Restraining Order
          2. Communications Division
          3. Correctional Center
          4. Criminal Division
            1. Drug Drop Box
            2. Fingerprinting
            3. Gun Permits
            4. Sex Offender Registry
          5. Finance Division
            1. Drivers License Reinstatement
            2. Schedule Jail Time
            3. Unpaid Court Debt Payment Plans
          6. General Services Division
            1. Deputy Sheriff Recruiting
              1. Deputy Sheriff Qualifications
              2. Physical Fitness Standards
              3. Written Exam
              4. Deputy Sheriff Benefits
              5. Deputy Sheriff Training
            2. Honor Guard
            3. Special Deputies
          7. Patrol Division
            1. Specialty Units
              1. Accident Investigation Team
              2. Bomb Squad
              3. Immediate Response Unit
              4. K-9 Unit
              5. Mobile Field Force Team
              6. Rescue 57
              7. School Resource Officer
              8. US Marshal Task Force/DEA Task Force
        4. Home Again CR: Autism & Alzheimer's Registration
        5. Inmate Search
        6. Linn County Crime Stoppers
        7. Mental Health
        8. Resources (Outside Agencies)
        9. Voluntary Surveillance Camera Registration Program
      23. Soil Conservation
      24. Sustainability
        1. Climate Resolutions
        2. Solar Farms
        3. Solar Group Buy
      25. Treasurer (Motor Vehicle/Property Taxes)
        1. Motor Vehicle
          1. Address Change for Registrations
          2. Claim for Refund
          3. Drivers License Renewal
          4. Motor Vehicle Forms
          5. Registration Enforcement Date
          6. Registration Renewals
          7. Related Information
          8. Renew Registration Online
          9. Replacement Titles
          10. Specialty and Personalized Plates
          11. Storing a Vehicle
          12. Title Transfer Without Visiting Treasurer's Office
          13. Title Transfers after a Death
        2. Property Tax
          1. 2021 Tax Sale Rules
          2. Forms
          3. Pay Online
          4. Property Tax Search Online
      26. Veterans Affairs
        1. Relief Programs and Forms
        2. Veteran & Family Resources
        3. Veterans Affairs Commission
    14. Public Safety
      1. Emergency Management
      2. Sheriff's Office
      3. Derecho Damage Response
    15. Projects
      1. Dows Farm Agri-Community
      2. Dr. Percy and Lileah Harris Building
      3. Mental Health Access Center
      4. Road Closures & Restrictions
      5. Secondary Road Construction Projects
    16. Township Officers
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  4. Services

    1. Business Services
      1. Applications, Licenses & Permits
      2. Build A New Residential Home
      3. Building Inspections
      4. Mapping
      5. Notice to Bidders
      6. Property Information
      7. Property Taxes & Vehicle Registration
    2. Certificates & Records
    3. Clerk of Court
    4. County News
    5. Elections
    6. Health & Social Services
      1. Accessible Transportation
      2. Child Development Center
      3. Community Resources
      4. Day Habilitation Services
      5. Emergency Financial Assistance
      6. Health Services
      7. Help at Home
      8. HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices (PDF)
      9. Veterans Services
      10. Mental Health & Disability Services
    7. Historic Preservation
    8. Motor Vehicle Registrations
    9. Law & Public Safety
      1. Clerk of Court
      2. Correctional Center
      3. County Attorney
      4. Emergency Management Agency
      5. Emergency Notifications
      6. Inmate Search
      7. Juvenile Detention & Diversion Services
      8. Learn About Laws
      9. Sheriff’s Office
    10. Secondary Roads
    11. Taxes & Fees
    12. Transportation
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  5. Our Community

    1. 2020 Census
    2. County Parks
    3. Elections
    4. Linn County Fair
    5. Public Health
    6. Public Safety
    7. Road Closures & Restrictions
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  6. Feature Links

    1. Annual Report (PDF)
    2. Community Resource Sheets
    3. County Ordinances
    4. County Resolutions
    5. Election Services
    6. Inmate Search
    7. Job Opportunities
    8. LC3 - Linn County Customer-Centered Culture
    9. Linn Alerts
    10. Road Closures - Map
    11. Road Construction Project Updates
    12. Strategic Plan (PDF)
    13. Treasurer's Office Wait Time
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    1. Burial Assistance
    2. Requesting Assistance
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    1. County News
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    3. Licenses & Permits
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    1. County News
    2. County Offices & Hours
    3. COVID-19
    4. Emergency Notifications
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