Not sure what Council Ward you are in?  Click here for the Ward Boundary Map.

The Oelwein City Council formally adopted the Rental Inspection and Vacant Building programs October 22, 2018.  Landlords and vacant building owners are encouraged to review the Rental Inspection Policy, Rental Inspection Checklist Guide, Rental Fee Schedule and Rental Inspection Checklist.  All rental properties must be registered by March 1, 2019.

A reminder to all residential properties in Oelwein.  Black Hawk Waste garbage and recycling totes are address specific and stay with the property.  Totes are not to be moved to a new residence.

Effective Tuesday, August 1, 2017 City Hall will be open to the public as listed below:

               Monday         8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.
               Tuesday        8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.
               Wednesday    8:30 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
               Thursday       8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.
               Friday           8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.

The City of Oelwein has the following properties for sale:

  307 7th Avenue SW       118 3rd Street NW

210 4th Avenue NW      206 4th Avenue NW      149 2nd Avenue NW

      213 4th Avenue NE      222 South Frederick

117 South Frederick      119 South Frederick      406 3rd Avenue SE

318 7th Street SW      618 2nd Avenue SW      613 2nd Avenue SW

Property information and maps can be found at www.beacon.schneidercorp.com.

Written proposals can be submitted to City Hall.

Oelwein is placing a priority on efforts to improve the condition and function of housing.  To understand the true housing issues within the community a comprehensie housing study was completed.  To view the full report click here.