Auditors Office Closed April 1st, 2026
The Buena Vista County Auditors office will be closed on April 1st, 2026 for Election training in Fort Dodge.
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Proposed Property Tax Levy
The County Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year County tax asking as follows: Meeting Date: 3/25/2026 Meeting Time: 08:30 AM Meeting Location: Board of Supervisors Room, 215 E. 5th St., Storm Lake, IA At the public hearing any resident or taxpayer may present objections to, or arguments in…
Treasurer Office Closures
The Treasurers office will be closed on the following dates: Wednesday December 10th Motor Vehicle office is closed for an all day DOT training Wednesday December 17th The Treasurers office is closed from 2:30-4:30 pm for all staff meeting Wednesday December 24th Treasurer office is closing at noon and closed all day Thursday December 25th.
Property Taxes Are Due 03-31-2026
PROPERTY TAXES DUE Second half property taxes for Buena Vista County are due Tuesday March 31st, 2026. Four ways you can make your payment: 1. Pay online (www.iowatreasurers.org) up until 11:59 p.m., Tuesday March 31st, 2026 without penalty. Keep in mind that the website is typically slow on the last day of tax collection and you may…
Motorcycle License Testing Returns to BV County
MOTORCYCLE LICENSE TESTING RETURNS TO BV County It has been a number of years since motorcycle license testing has been offered in the community. By popular demand, the Buena Vista County Treasurer’s office and Iowa DOT are returning the service, with the City of Storm Lake providing space in its downtown parking lot C…
Notice of Public Hearing Proposed Property Tax Levy
Notice of Public Hearing-Proposed Property Tax Levy
Storm Lake Community School Special Unofficial Election Results
Storm Lake Community School Special Unofficial Election Results
BV COUNTY ELECTION HEADQUARTERS
For all your election needs: Where do I Vote? Am I Registered? How do I vote? Sample Ballots? Results? Click here: Buena Vista County Elections
Notice of Public Hearing – Proposed Property Tax Levy
Notice of Public Hearing – Proposed Property Tax Levy
Driver’s License Dept. Notice July 15th, 2023
EFFECTIVE JULY 15, 2023 CONVENIENCE FEE of $10.00 CASH ISSUANCE OF IOWA DRIVER’S LICENSE OR IOWA IDENTIFICATION CARD FOR ALL NON-BUENA VISTA COUNTY RESIDENTS
BV County Hazard Mitigation Plan
Buena Vista County and its municipalities are updating our Hazard Mitigation Plan, and we need your input! The Hazard Mitigation Plan analyzes the County’s vulnerabilities to natural and human-caused hazards, and identifies actions the County can take to reduce the loss of life and minimize property damage from disasters. This survey seeks to collect information…
BV County Flood Plain Revision 08/31/2022
Buena Vista County Floodplain Revision 08/31/2022 Click here for PDF document
BV County Chapter 4.5 Ordinance Prohibiting the Unlawful Use of Engine and Compression Brakes
TITLE IV STREETS, ROADS, PUBLIC WAYS and TRANSPORTATION CHAPTER 4.5 ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE UNLAWFUL USE OF ENGINE AND COMPRESSION BRAKES Section 4.5-1 PURPOSE. The purpose of this ordinance is to prohibit the excessive, loud, unusual or explosive use of engine and compressed air-braking devices within designated areas in Buena Vista County. Section 4.5-2 DEFINITIONS. For…
Driver’s License is Requiring Appointments
DRIVER’S LICENSE APPOINTMENTS REQUIRED Please be advised that appointments will continue to be required in the Buena Vista County Treasurer’s Office for all driver’s license issuance and testing. Please call 712-749-2571 to schedule your appointments. Thank you – Danelle Haberman, Buena Vista County Treasurer
Buena Vista County Affirmative Fair Housing Policy – 2021
In pursuant with the requirements of Executive Order 11063 on equal opportunity housing, the following documents have been updated and are available for public view. Affirmative Fair Housing Policy CDBG Fair Housing Document
Recorder’s Office Requiring Appointments for Passports
Due to an influx of new applicants, Buena Vista County’s Recorder’s Office will be requiring appointments for passports. Appointments can be made from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Monday through Friday. Please call 712-749-2539 to schedule an appointment. Along with this change, the BV County Recorder’s Office would like to remind applicants that, due to…