Deed Atlas
Iowa: government homes for sale and tax sales
Real properties sold by federal agencies in Iowa today, the state's tax sale rules, and local price and rent figures. Every listing links to the official page and the official seller. Open Iowa in the Deed Atlas app.
Government-owned properties for sale in Iowa (0)
No Treasury, IRS or USDA property is listed in Iowa today. Deed Atlas checks every day; the official sites below may list other homes.
Other official places to look
- HUD homes (FHA foreclosures): HUD's own search. HUD's site does not allow automated reading, so Deed Atlas links to it instead of copying it.
- Fannie Mae HomePath: Fannie Mae-owned homes, listed through agents.
- VA-acquired homes: The VA's home loan pages list how to buy VA-acquired properties.
- GSA real property: Federal buildings and land sold by the General Services Administration.
- US Marshals: Forfeited real property, sold through contractors.
Iowa tax sales: lien state
| Type of sale | Lien |
|---|---|
| Interest or penalty (maximum by law) | 2% a month (24% a year) |
| Redemption period | 1 year 9 months |
| When sales happen | Third Monday in June (a county may pick another June date) |
| Next date set by law | Monday 21 June 2027 |
| Law | Iowa Code § 446.7 (date), § 447.1 (2% a month), § 447.9 (1 year 9 months) (official text, checked 2026-11-08) |
Official county pages
- Polk: Annual tax sale (online) (2026 sale was 15 June 2026; the 2027 sale falls in June (Iowa Code § 446.7))
Tax sale dates and lists come from each county treasurer, tax collector or sheriff; they publish the list a few weeks before the sale.
Iowa prices and rents
| Median home value (ACS 2024 5-year) | $208,000 |
|---|---|
| Median gross rent (monthly) | $972 |
| Price-to-rent ratio | 17.8 |
| Home prices, 1 year (FHFA HPI, 2026 Q2) | 3.2% |
| Home prices, 5 years | 37.4% |
Questions
Can anyone buy a government home in Iowa?
Yes. Treasury and IRS auctions are open to the public (Treasury needs a deposit and online registration). USDA REO homes are bought through a real estate agent; USDA foreclosure sales are run by a trustee. Each listing's official page has the terms.
Is Iowa a tax lien or a tax deed state?
Iowa is a lien state. The maximum rate set by law is 2% a month (24% a year). Rules differ by county: check the county's own page before a sale.
Information only, not investment, legal or tax advice. Listings come from the agencies' own pages and can change or be withdrawn at any time: always verify with the agency or county before you bid or buy.