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Emergency? Call 911. For free help finding food, housing, utilities or other services, dial 2-1-1 (United Way), or 319-739-4211 from a mobile phone.
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Linn County
Most county offices are in the county building at 935 2nd Street SW, Cedar Rapids. The main county number is 319-892-5000.
Board of Supervisors
The county’s governing board. It sets the county budget and policies. Three members are elected by district.
935 2nd St SW, Cedar Rapids
Auditor & Elections
Runs elections and voter registration, keeps property transfer records, and serves as clerk to the Board.
Treasurer
Collects property taxes and handles vehicle registration, titles and plates. Appointments are available. Driver’s licenses are issued by the Iowa DOT, not the Treasurer.
935 2nd St SW, Cedar Rapids
Recorder
Records deeds and mortgages, issues certified birth, death and marriage records, issues marriage licenses, and accepts passport applications.
935 2nd St SW, Cedar Rapids
County Assessor
Sets property values for tax purposes and handles homestead and military exemptions for property outside Cedar Rapids. Cedar Rapids has its own City Assessor.
Sheriff’s Office
County law enforcement, the county jail, and serving court papers. For emergencies, call 911.
Non-emergency 319-892-6100 · Civil papers 319-892-6240
310 2nd Ave SW, Cedar Rapids
County Attorney
Prosecutes crimes, gives the county legal advice, and helps crime victims and witnesses.
Public Health
Clinics, shots, disease prevention, air quality and healthy-homes programs.
1020 6th St SE, Cedar Rapids
Conservation (county parks)
Runs county parks, trails and nature areas, including Wickiup Hill Learning Center.
Secondary Roads (County Engineer)
Maintains roads and bridges in rural Linn County, including snow removal and road permits.
1888 County Home Road, Marion
Emergency Management
Prepares for and coordinates disaster response and warnings.
6301 Kirkwood Blvd SW, Cedar Rapids
Veteran Services
Free help for veterans and families applying for benefits, plus emergency help with rent and utilities.
1240 26th Avenue Court SW, Cedar Rapids
General Assistance
Short-term help with basic needs such as rent and utilities for residents who qualify.
1240 26th Avenue Court SW, Cedar Rapids
Planning & Development
Zoning, building permits and inspections for unincorporated Linn County.
City of Cedar Rapids
City Hall is at 101 First Street SE.
My CR: report a problem
Report potholes, streetlights, tall grass, junk and similar problems online or in the Mobile CR app. Cedar Rapids does not use 311.
City Clerk
Keeps official city records and Council agendas and minutes, and issues city licenses and permits.
City Hall, 101 First St SE
Police (non-emergency)
Non-emergency police help. For emergencies, call 911.
505 1st Street SW
Fire Department
Firefighting, emergency medical service, fire prevention and inspections. This is the department’s main line; call 911 in an emergency.
Main line 319-286-5200
713 1st Avenue SE
Public Works
Streets, bridges, traffic signals, storm sewers and snow removal.
319-286-5802 · Street maintenance 319-286-5826
500 15th Avenue SW
Utilities
Water, sewer, trash and garbage pickup, recycling, yard waste and utility bills.
Customer service 319-286-5900 · Water emergency, 24 hours 319-286-5930 · Trash & recycling 319-286-5897
Parks & Recreation
Parks, pools, trails, golf, rentals and recreation programs.
1340 11th St NW (Northwest Recreation Center)
Building Services & Permits
Building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical permits and inspections, plus rental housing inspections.
319-286-5831 · Housing inspections 319-286-5197
500 15th Avenue SW
Neighborhood Services
Help with neighborhood concerns such as tall grass, junk and neglected buildings, mainly through My CR.
Cedar Rapids Transit
City bus routes, schedules and passes.
450 1st Street SE (Ground Transportation Center)
Cedar Rapids Public Library
Books, programs, computers and community space.
Downtown 319-261-7323
450 Fifth Avenue SE
Marion, Hiawatha and Robins
City of Marion
City Hall: 1225 6th Avenue. City Clerk 319-743-6327. Public Works (streets, snow, garbage, recycling, sewer) at 202 44th Street.
City Hall 319-743-6300 · Police non-emergency 319-377-1511 · Public Works 319-377-6367
City of Hiawatha
City Hall and City Clerk: 101 Emmons Street. The police office is open weekdays. Ask City Hall about public works.
City Hall & Clerk 319-393-1515
City of Robins
City Hall: 265 South 2nd Street. City Clerk and public works questions go through City Hall.
City Hall 319-393-0588 · Police office 319-393-8683
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