Iowa Elderly & Disabled Property Tax Credit
State of Iowa Department of Revenue
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Iowa Elderly & Disabled Property Tax Credit in its Muscatine, IA research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
Property tax credit for Iowa homeowners age 65+ or totally disabled with household income below $24,356 (2024). Provides additional relief beyond the standard homestead credit. File with Muscatine County Treasurer by June 1.
Tax credit amount varies by income level, up to maximum of $1,000
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Key Details
- Up to $1,000 property tax credit
- Age 65+ or totally disabled
- Income below $24,356 required
- File with County Treasurer by June 1
- Additional to standard homestead credit
How to Apply
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Your application paperwork
Form to file: Iowa Property Tax Credit Claim (Form 54-001)
Iowa gives a property tax credit to lower-income homeowners who are 70 or older (recently expanded), and to certain disabled homeowners, that reduces the property tax on their home. You file the Iowa Property Tax Credit Claim (Form 54-001) with your county treasurer; do not send it to the Department of Revenue.
Steps to apply
- Confirm with the administrator that you meet the current rules: you own and occupy the home, and (for the 70+ credit) your household income is below 250 percent of the federal poverty level.
- Get Form 54-001, the Iowa Property Tax Credit Claim, from the Iowa Department of Revenue.
- Complete the form and attach proof your property taxes were paid in full.
- File it with your county treasurer between January 1 and June 1 (do not send it to the state).
Documents you will likely need
- Proof you own and occupy the home.
- Proof of age (70 or older) or of disability.
- Your household income for the year.
- Proof your property taxes were paid in full, and the completed Form 54-001.
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: June 1 annually
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for Iowa Elderly & Disabled Property Tax Credit in Muscatine, IA?
The Grant Map record states: Up to $1,000 annual tax credit. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for Iowa Elderly & Disabled Property Tax Credit in Muscatine?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It also carries a low-income 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 Elderly & Disabled Property Tax Credit in Muscatine, IA?
Confirm the application route directly with State of Iowa Department of Revenue; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call (515) 281-3114. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator. Deadline: June 1 annually.
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