Departments

911 Communications

Courthouse · Basement Level
227 S 6th St · Council Bluffs, IA 51501
Office: (712) 328-5654

Assessor

Courthouse · Second Floor
227 S 6th St · Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-5617
Assessor Website
Understanding Your Property's Assessment

Attorney

Courthouse · Fifth Floor
227 S 6th St · Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-5649
Check Enforcement Program
Civil Division
Criminal Division
Fourth Judicial District Drug Court
Helpful Links
Juvenile Division
Payment Plan/Driver License Reinstatement Program
Southwest Iowa Mental Health Court
Victim/Witness Assistance
FAQ

Auditor

Courthouse · Second Floor
227 S 6th St · 51501, IA 51501
(712) 328-5700
Elections Website
Finance
Real Estate
Drainage
Election Results
Register to Vote
FAQ

Board of Supervisors

Courthouse · Second Floor
227 S 6th St · Council Bluffs, IA 51501
Primary: (712) 328-5644
Boards and Commissions
Meetings and Minutes
Request for Video of Public Meeting
FAQ

Buildings and Grounds

Services Building · Ground Floor
515 5th Avenue · Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-4791
FAQ
Bid Notices

Community Services

Services Building
515 5th Ave · Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-5645
Mental Health Advocate Information
General Assistance
Southwest Iowa Mental Health & Disability Services Region
FAQ

Conservation

Courthouse Annex · First Floor
223 S 6th St · Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-5638
Become a Conservation Member
Conservation Website
Find a Park
Make a County Parks Reservation
Register for a County Parks Event

Emergency Management

Emergency Operations Center
205 S Main St · Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-5777
Emergency Management Website
Bid Notices

GIS

Courthouse Annex · Second Floor
223 S 6th St · Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-4885
GIS Hub
GIS Mapping
FAQ

Human Resources

Courthouse
227 S 6th St · Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-5799
Employee Handbook
Employment Verification
Insurance Benefits Guide
Iowa Public Employees Retirement System
Jobs
Ombudsman Information
Union Contracts

Medical Examiner

Courthouse Annex
223 S 6th St · Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-5837
FAQ
Bid Notices

Planning and Development

Courthouse Annex · First Floor (South Entrance)
223 S 6th St · Council Bluffs, IA 51501
Office: (712) 328-5792
Online Applications for Permits & Licenses - Planning & Development
Public Health
Floodplain Management
Land Use Plans
Planning and Zoning Commission
Zoning Board of Adjustment
Board of Appeals

Recorder

Courthouse · Second Floor
227 S 6th St · Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-5612
Birth Certificates
Boats, ATVs & Snowmobiles
Death Certificates
Formatting Standards for Recording Documents
Hunting & Fishing Licenses
Marriage Certificates
Marriage Licenses
Military Records
Passports
Property Fraud Alert
Real Estate Record Search
Recording Fees
Trade Names
Transfer Tax Calculator
FAQ

Safety/Risk Management

Courthouse Annex · First Floor
223 S 6th St · Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-4784
Best Practices for Safety/Risk Management
Fire Extinguisher Training
Job Hazard Analysis
Online Safety Training Library Information
OSHA Training Requirements
Reporting a Workplace Injury
Safety and Health Program
Safety Training
FAQ

Secondary Roads

Courthouse Annex
223 S 6th St · Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-5608
Current Road Projects
Secondary Road Permits
Secondary Roads Service Request Form
Useful Links from Secondary Roads
FAQ

Sheriff's Office

Sheriff's Office
1400 Big Lake Road · Council Bluffs, IA 51501
Office: (712) 890-2200
Pottawattamie County Sheriff Office Website
911 Communications
Crime Mapping
Jail
Report Suspicious Activity
Warrants List
Weapons Permits
FAQ

Treasurer

Courthouse · First Floor
227 S 6th St · Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-5627
Iowa DOT Vehicle Forms
Renew Vehicle Registrations
FAQ

Veteran Affairs

Veteran Affairs
623 6th Ave · Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-5797
Veteran Affairs Commission Meetings
County Assistance - Veteran Affairs
Federal Assistance - Veteran Affairs
Upcoming Events - Veteran Affairs
FAQ