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  2. Government

    1. Administration
      1. County Functions & Services
      2. County Government Organization
      3. Iowa Open Meetings Open Records Handbook
      4. Understanding County Government (PDF)
    2. Agendas & Minutes
    3. Boards & Commissions
      1. Board of Health
      2. Board of Adjustment
      3. Board of Supervisors
      4. Conservation Board
      5. Emergency Management Commission
      6. Financial Reports
      7. Planning and Zoning Commission
      8. Veterans Affairs Commission
    4. Departments A-E
      1. Assessor
        1. About the Assessor
        2. Agricultural Classification
        3. Board of Review
        4. Business Property Tax Credit
        5. Credits and Exemptions
        6. Important Dates
        7. Useful Links
        8. Monthly Sales Reports
        9. Real Estate Mapping
        10. Combining Real Estate Parcels Application form
        11. Building on Leased Land (BLL) Form
      2. Building Maintenance
        1. Sing Me to Heaven Foundation
      3. Conservation
        1. Iowa Open Meetings Open Records Handbook
      4. County Social Services
      5. Elections
      6. Emergency Management
      7. Engineer
        1. Contact Information
        2. Engineering Bid Opportunities
        3. Construction Projects
          1. Five Year Construction Program
        4. Online Permit Forms
        5. Road Closure & Detour Notices
        6. Dust Control
          1. Dust Control Permitting & Procedures
          2. Approved Dust Control Contractors
          3. Dust Control Policy
          4. Guide to Repairing your Sealcoat
          5. Risks of Installing Seal Coat
          6. Insurance Requirements
        7. Snow Removal
        8. Your County Roadsides
          1. Noxious Weeds
          2. DriftWatch
          3. Iowa Mowing Law
            1. Mowing and Wildlife
        9. Historical Records
        10. Uniform Rural Address System
        11. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
        12. Related Links
    5. Departments F-Z
      1. General Assistance
        1. Application for Services (PDF)
        2. Burial Affidavit (PDF)
        3. Burial Policy
        4. General Policy
      2. Health Department
      3. Human Resources
        1. Union Contracts
        2. Non-Bargaining
          1. Benefits & Policies
          2. Job Classifications and Payscale (PDF)
        3. Job Openings
          1. Frequently Requested Applications
          2. Precinct Election Official Application
        4. Job Descriptions
        5. Employee Handbook
        6. General Forms
        7. HIPAA Privacy Notice (PDF)
        8. Benefit Forms and Information
        9. Employee Assistance Program
        10. BHC Meal Reimbursements
        11. FY24 OPEN ENROLLMENT (May 1 - 31, 2023)
      4. Information Technology
        1. GIS Policies, Agreements & Metadata
          1. Metadata
            1. Cadastral Metadata
            2. Geodetic Metadata (PDF)
            3. Orthophotography
        2. HIPAA Privacy Notice (PDF)
      5. Planning & Zoning
        1. Duties & Responsibilities
        2. Important Dates
        3. Online Forms
        4. Zoning Map
          1. Real Estate Map
        5. Zoning Ordinance
      6. Veterans Affairs
        1. Upcoming Events
        2. Iowa Open Meetings Open Records Handbook
        3. Links
        4. Veterans Affairs Commission
        5. HIPAA Privacy Notice (PDF)
        6. Services Offered
    6. Elected Officials
      1. Attorney's Office
        1. Prosecuting Criminals
          1. Domestic Violence
          2. Domestic Violence Abuse FAQ
          3. Domestic Violence Community Resource
          4. Domestic Violence Safety Plan
          5. Iowa VINE
          6. IPONDA
          7. Bad Check Program
            1. Bad Check Restitution Form
            2. Tips for Check Cashing Procedures
        2. Delinquent Fines
          1. County Attorney Collection History
          2. FAQs
          3. Wage Assignment Form
          4. License Reinstatement Form
          5. Payment Agreement Form
          6. Credit Card Authorization Form
        3. Helping Victims
          1. Crime Victim Compensation Program
          2. Victim Witness Assistance Program
          3. How the Criminal Justice System Works
          4. Other Resources
          5. Lock Exchange Program
        4. Specialty Courts
          1. Black Hawk County Drug Court Program
          2. Mission Statement
          3. Program Details
          4. Form
          5. Contact Information
          6. Mental Health Court (Equinox Program)
            1. Criteria/Goals
            2. Contact Infomation
            3. Mental Health Court Referral Form
              1. Criteria/Goals
              2. Contact Information
              3. Mental Health Court Referral Form
        5. Office Directory
          1. BHC Divisions
        6. Daily Schedule
      2. Auditor
        1. About the Auditor
        2. Annual Financial Reports & Independents Audits
        3. Applications
        4. Census Information (PDF)
        5. Election Information
        6. NACo Prescription Drug Discount Card Program
        7. Real Estate Mapping
        8. Tax Rate Information (PDF)
        9. Commercial Property Tax Credit Calculation
        10. Forms
        11. Property Tax System Explanation
        12. Valuation Information
        13. History
      3. Board of Supervisors
        1. About the Board
        2. Annual Comprehensive, Financial and Audit Reports
        3. Board Policies
        4. County Code of Ordinances
        5. Application for Fireworks Permit
        6. Application form for BHC Commission
        7. Iowa Open Meetings Open Records Handbook
        8. Governing for the Future (PDF)
        9. COVID19 Information
        10. Small Business Administration Assistance
        11. Application for the Community Development Fund
      4. Recorder
        1. Duties & Services
        2. Iowa Department of Revenue
        3. Licenses
          1. ATVs / Snowmobiles
          2. Fishing Licenses
          3. Hunting & Trapping Licenses
            1. Combination Licenses
            2. Miscellaneous Licenses
            3. Nonresident Hunting / Trapping
            4. Resident Licenses
          4. Marriage Licenses
        4. Formatting Standards
        5. Forms
        6. Military Service Records
        7. Passports (PDF)
        8. Real Estate Tax Calculator
        9. Recording Fees & Requirements
        10. Trade Name Laws
        11. Vital Records
      5. Sheriff
      6. Treasurer
        1. Tax Sale
          1. Terms & Conditions
        2. Payment Options for Property Taxes
        3. Delinquencies
        4. About the Treasurer
        5. Departments
          1. Accounting
          2. Motor Vehicle
          3. Property Taxes
            1. Payments
            2. Real Estate Division
        6. Links
        7. Tax Calendar
        8. Building on Leased Land (BLL) Form
        9. Affidavit of Non-Use Form
        10. Bill of Sale Form
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  3. Services

    1. Alerts
    2. Directions
      1. Conservation Headquarters
      2. Courthouse
      3. Hartman Reserve
      4. Jail
      5. Pinecrest
      6. Secondary Road Shop
    3. Directory of Services
    4. Public Information
      1. Election Results
      2. County Code of Ordinances
      3. Military Service Records
      4. Polling Locations
      5. Project Lettings
      6. Online Survey Records
    5. Real Estate Information
      1. Real Estate Mapping
      2. Tax Calendar
      3. Monthly Sales Reports
    6. Real Estate FAQs
    7. Report a Concern
    8. Safety Services
      1. Emergency Management
      2. Emergency Preparedness
      3. Sheriff
    9. Title VI Complaint Form
    10. American Disabilities Act Information
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  4. Business

    1. Bid Opportunities
    2. Online Permit Forms
    3. Economic Development
    4. Planning & Zoning
    5. Real Estate Mapping
    6. Real Estate Tax Estimator
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  5. Community

    1. Current Elections
    2. Community Events
      1. Residential Electronics Recycling Event
    3. Community News
    4. Black Hawk County Cities
    5. Black Hawk County Schools
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  6. How Do I...

    1. Apply For
      1. Board & Commission Membership
      2. Employment Opportunities
      3. Fireworks Permit
      4. General Assistance
      5. Licenses
      6. Online Forms
      7. Passports (PDF)
      8. Voter Registration
      9. Absentee Ballot
      10. Sign up for an E911 Sign
      11. Community Development Fund
    2. Contact
      1. Domestic Violence Community Resources
      2. Health Department
      3. Business Directory
      4. Staff Directory
    3. Find
      1. Conservation Headquarters
      2. Courthouse
      3. Hartman Reserve
      4. Jail
      5. Pinecrest
      6. Secondary Road Shop
    4. Search
      1. Agendas & Minutes
      2. Monthly Sales Reports
      3. Real Estate Mapping
      4. Real Estate Tax Estimator
      5. Voting Precinct Data
    5. View
      1. County Government Organization
      2. Domestic Violence Safety Plan
      3. Elected Officials
      4. Election Results
      5. Employee Information
      6. Road Closures in Black Hawk County
    6. Report a Problem
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  7. Feature Links

    1. Pay Property Taxes and Vehicle Renewals Online
    2. Recorder's Index Online
    3. Employee Login
      1. Benefits
        1. Annual Notices
        2. COBRA
        3. Deferred Compensation Programs
        4. Employee Assistance Program
        5. Flexible Spending
        6. FMLA
          1. FMLA Forms
        7. Insurance
          1. Dental Insurance
          2. Life Insurance
          3. Medical/RX Insurance
          4. Vision Insurance
        8. IPERS
        9. Legalshield
        10. Public Employees Credit Union
      2. Supervisor Information
        1. New Hire Paperwork
        2. Forms to Bring to County Orientation
        3. Pre-Employment Forms
        4. Performance Evaluations
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