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Iowa Homestead Exemption & Property Tax Relief
The main statewide homestead exemption or property tax relief program for Iowa homeowners, summarized from the official state source with the date we last checked it.
Homestead Tax Credit and Exemption
Iowa Department of Revenue
Most homeownersSeniors
What it does
A homestead tax credit for owner-occupants, plus an additional exemption for owners 65 or older.
Who qualifies
Iowa residents who own and live in the home as their primary residence.
How to apply
Apply with your city or county assessor by July 1.
Confirm the home is your primary residence and that you owned and lived in it by the qualifying date your county uses.
Find your local office. Apply with your city or county assessor by July 1.
Gather proof: usually a deed or closing statement, a driver's license or state ID at the property address, and (for senior, disability or veteran relief) proof of age, disability rating or income.
File by July 1 and keep a copy. Filing is free.
Check your next tax bill or assessment notice to confirm the exemption appears.