Iowa 65+ Homestead Exemption
Iowa Department of Revenue
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Iowa 65+ Homestead Exemption in its Des Moines, IA research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
Starting 2024, homeowners age 65+ get $6,500 reduction in taxable property value. Stacks with the Elderly Property Tax Credit. Separate filing.
Age 65+, stacks with other credits
The cited program-specific URL responded on 2026-07-21; confirm current terms.
Record set last reviewed 2026-06-12. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Des Moines, IA, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- Invest DSM Block Challenge Grant Up to $2,500 per property
- Invest DSM Commercial Grant Up to $50,000 per retail bay
- Invest DSM Homeowner Renovation Up to $75,000
- ION Home Improvement Program Up to $40,000
Key Details
- $6,500 taxable value reduction in funding
- For homeowners
- No income requirement
- Priority for senior
- Covers: exterior, windows, major, emergency, accessibility
How to Apply
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Your application paperwork
Documents you will likely need
- Your federal tax return for the year of the work (this benefit is claimed on your taxes, not through a separate application).
- Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
- A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
- Proof of age (driver's license or birth certificate) if the program is age-based.
- A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
- The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: File with county assessor
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for Iowa 65+ Homestead Exemption in Des Moines, IA?
The Grant Map record states: $6,500 taxable value reduction. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for Iowa 65+ Homestead Exemption in Des Moines?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It also carries a no-income-limit tag. It carries a senior-related tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for Iowa 65+ Homestead Exemption in Des Moines, IA?
Confirm the application route directly with Iowa Department of Revenue; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 515-286-3014. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.
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