Welcome to Union County
Born from the hard-working, close-knit farm communities and railroad camps that took root among southwest Iowa’s rolling hills during the bustling westward expansion of the mid-19th century, Union County is now home to more than 12,000 residents. Agriculture and industry are still mainstays, but the county also boasts over 8,000 acres of publicly owned parks, woodlands, prairie, lakes, and wetlands.
Homestead Tax Credit and Exemption
In addition to the homestead tax credit, eligible claimants who own the home they live in and are 65 years of age or older on or before January 1 of the assessment year are now eligible for a homestead tax exemption.
Destruction of Noxious Weeds & Fines Assessed to All Property Owners
The Board of Supervisors for Union County has ordered that property owners must destroy any and all noxious weeds on their land to prevent seed production. Failure to comply may result in fines and additional costs.
2024 Residential Reappraisal Project
Union County Assessor, Mindy Schaefer, has announced that the reappraisal of all Residential and Ag Dwelling properties in Union County will begin July 2022 and continue through the end of 2023.
PropertyCheck
Check out Union County’s new fraud prevention link PropertyCheck
Address
Union County Courthouse
300 N Pine Street
Creston, Iowa 50801
Hours
County Offices
Monday through Friday
8:30am to 4:30pm
Sheriff’s Office
Monday through Friday
8:00am to 1:00pm
2:00pm to 4:00pm
State Offices
Monday through Friday
8:00am to 4:30pm
County Holidays
The courthouse will be closed on the following holidays:
Presidents’ Day – February 20, 2023
Good Friday – April 7, 2023
Memorial Day – May 29, 2023
Independence Day – July 4, 2023
Labor Day – September 4, 2023
Veteran’s Day – November 10, 2023
Thanksgiving – November 23 & 24, 2023
Christmas – December 25 & 26, 2023
New Year’s Day – January 1, 2024
