Iowa Elderly and Disabled Property Tax Credit
Iowa Department of Revenue
About This Program
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Provides property tax relief for Iowa homeowners age 65+ or totally disabled with household income below $25,000. Credit amount varies based on income and property tax owed. Application must be filed with Wapello County Treasurer.
Credit amount calculated based on income level and actual property tax liability
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Record set last reviewed 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.
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Key Details
- Property tax credit for seniors 65+ or disabled
- Household income below $25,000
- Must own and occupy home as primary residence
- Apply by June 1 with County Treasurer
- Credit amount varies by income and tax owed
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 audience tags are recorded for Iowa Elderly and Disabled Property Tax Credit in Ottumwa?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. 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 and Disabled Property Tax Credit in Ottumwa, 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) 281-3114. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator. Deadline: June 1 annually.
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