Iowa · FIPS 19089 · County seat: Cresco
Howard County, IA GIS & Parcel Viewer
Parcel lookups for Howard County start at CAMAvision Maps for Howard County. This page gives you that official link, notes on how the viewer works, and links to the counties next door.
Open the Howard County parcel map ↗
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Howard County at a glance
| Official map | CAMAvision Maps for Howard County |
|---|---|
| Type | County-run map |
| Website | maps.camavision.com |
| Access | Free, no login (checked Oct 2026) |
| County seat | Cresco |
| Population | 9,376 (2023 Census Bureau estimate) |
| Land area | 473 sq mi |
| FIPS code | 19089 |
Where the parcel data comes from
It is a county-level map: Howard County or the company it hires keeps the parcel layer up to date. As of our October 2026 test, anyone could open it without signing in or paying.
Finding a property on this map
- Open the official link; the map is hosted on CAMAvision Maps, a vendor platform used by 42 counties in our directory.
- Accept any disclaimer, then use the search tool to find a street address, owner or parcel ID.
- Click a parcel to view its attributes.
- Use the layer or basemap controls to add aerials and other layers where the county provides them.
Have a tax bill handy? The parcel or account number on it is usually the fastest way to search.
About Howard County
The U.S. Census Bureau estimated Howard County's population at 9,376 in 2023, spread over about 473 square miles of land, or roughly 20 people per square mile. By population it ranks 79th of 99 counties in Iowa. The county seat is Cresco.
Nearby parcel maps
Parcels close to the edge of Howard County can fall in the next county over. Neighboring counties:
- Chickasaw County
- Floyd County
- Mitchell County (state list)
- Winneshiek County
- Fillmore County, MN
- Mower County, MN
Maps vs. surveys
Online parcel lines are drawn for tax and planning use. They can be off by several feet, so use a recorded plat or a licensed surveyor for fences, setbacks or a sale.