Black Hawk County, Iowa

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Black Hawk County is one of 99 counties in Iowa.

Contents 1 Transparency of the County Website 1.1 The Good 1.2 The Bad 2 External Links 3 References

Transparency of the County Website

The Good

• Tax levy rates are posted^[1] and property taxes can be paid online.^[2]
• Officials are listed and have contact information.^[3]
• Board meeting schedule, agendas^[4], and minutes^[5] are available.
• County audits are available.^[6]
• Budget is available.^[7]
• Zoning information is available.^[8]

The Bad

• A number is listed for building permits, but other info is not available.^[9]
• County contracts are not online.
• Does not disclose if belongs to taxpayer-funded lobbying associations.
• Information on how to make a public records request is not provided on the site.

Steps you can take immediately to work for accountable local government

External Links

• Official Black Hawk County Website

References

1. ↑ Tax Levy Rates
2. ↑ Pay Taxes Online
3. ↑ Officials
4. ↑ Agendas
5. ↑ Minutes
6. ↑ Auditor
7. ↑ Budget
8. ↑ Planning and Zoning
9. ↑ Building Permits?

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