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WHERE WE LIVE >>> TAXES & LICENSES State sales tax Iowa’s is 6 percent, but due to the option of local sales taxes, the rate is higher in some areas.
Local sales tax Purchases in Pottawattamie County are subject to a 1 percent sales tax.
Property tax Driver’s license Newcomers must obtain an Iowa license within 30 days of establishing residence. Twoyear license, $8; five-year license, $20. License may be renewed up to 30 days before and 60 days after driver’s birthday. Changing your name on a driver’s license must be done in person. Drivers younger than 18 and older than 70 can obtain only a two-year driver’s license. 800-532-1121. Harrison County: Renewals and driver’s license testing: 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Driving test: Thursdays by appointment. Harrison County Courthouse, 111 N. Second Ave., Logan; 712-644-2371. Mills County: Renewals and driver’s license exams: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Driving test: By appointment. Mills County Courthouse, 418 Sharp St., Glenwood; 712-527-5314. Pottawattamie County: Renewals and driver’s license exams: 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday; 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Friday; 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday; Mall of the Bluffs, 1751 Madison Ave., Suite 300, Council Bluffs; 712-323-1219.
Vehicle license Bring title, registration, proof of residency and odometer statement to any motor vehicle office. Harrison County: Treasurer’s Office, 712-644-2144 Mills County: Treasurer’s Office, 712-527-1508 Pottawattamie County: Treasurer’s Office, 712-328-5631
Marriage license Harrison County Recorder’s Office: 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. $35 fee. 111 N. Second Ave., Logan; 712-644-2545. Mills County Recorder’s Office: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. $35 fee. 418 Sharp St., Glenwood; 712-527-9315. Pottawattamie County Recorder’s Office: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. $35 fee, cash only. 227 S. Sixth St., Council Bluffs; 712-328-5725.
The property tax bill for homeowners depends on a home’s assessed valuation, school district, utilities district, fluctuations in current market trends and conditions, improvements and remodeling and whether the property is within city limits. For information, contact your county assessor’s office: ■ HARRISON COUNTY 712-644-3101; www.harrisoncountyia.org ■ MILLS COUNTY 712-527-4883; www.millscoia.us/o ffices/assessor/index. htm ■ POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY 712-328-5617; www.pottco.org