Palo Alto County Treasurer's Office

06/12/2026

Come join us as a Precinct Election Official for the upcoming November Election! Call or stop in the Auditor’s office if you are interested!!

06/08/2026

📢 Palo Alto County Tax Sale Reminder

The Palo Alto County Tax Sale will be held one week from today on Monday, June 15.

⚠️ PLEASE NOTE: Only CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS will be accepted for payment of taxes this week.

💳 Payment Options:

1) Online at www.iowatreasurers.org
2) In our office Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
3) Dropbox on the east side of the Courthouse
4)Mail — payments MUST be received by Friday, June 12. We do not recommend mailing payments this close to tax sale.

If we can help you pay your taxes and avoid tax sale, we are happy to help. Please call our office at 712-852-3844.

06/04/2026

📣Please note that effective July 1, 2026, the fee for certified copies of vital records in Iowa will increase from $15 to $20 per copy. This includes certified copies of birth, death, and marriage records.

The process for obtaining certified copies will remain the same, and the marriage application fee will remain $35.

The additional revenue generated from this fee adjustment will help support increased workload and associated costs at the State Medical Examiner’s Office.

If you have questions regarding certified copies or applications, please contact the County Recorder’s Office.

06/03/2026

05/29/2026

Palo Alto County Auditors Office is open Saturday May 30, 2026 from 8am to 4 pm for absentee voting.

05/28/2026

Sorry for the inconvenience!

05/21/2026

Palo Alto County Announces Disaster Assistance Resources Following Severe Weather

PALO ALTO COUNTY, IA — Following the severe weather that took place on MAY 17, 2026, Governor Kim Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation for Palo Alto County. This proclamation activates the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program and the Disaster Case Advocacy Program.

DISASTER ASSISTANCE FOR RESIDENTS

Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program
• Grant Amount: Qualifying households may receive up to $7,000.
• Eligibility: Grants are available to households with incomes up to 200 percent of the federal poverty level. Household members are citizens or legally residing in the United States.
• Covered Expenses: Funds can be used for home or car repairs, replacement of personal property or food, and temporary housing expenses that are not covered by insurance or met by another assistance program.

Disaster Case Advocacy Program
• Eligibility: There are no income requirements for this program, and no cost.
• Services: Case advocates work directly with residents to create personalized recovery plans and provide guidance and referrals to necessary services.

IN-PERSON ASSISTANCE CENTERS
To provide direct support, Palo Alto County has established A Disaster Assistance Center where residents can meet with advocates and apply for grants in person.
Location: Graettinger City Hall, 106 S Cedar Ave, Graettinger, IA 51342
Hours of Operation: 11:00am- 7:00pm
Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Residents are encouraged to bring identification, proof of income (for grant applications), and any original receipts for storm-related expenses to expedite the process.

HOW TO APPLY ONLINE
Residents can find applications for the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program and further details on the Disaster Case Advocacy Program by visiting the Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management website at https://homelandsecurity.iowa.gov/disasters/individual-disaster-assistance-programs.

For additional preparedness information and updates on disaster types in Iowa, please visit ready.iowa.gov.

05/19/2026

05/15/2026