Iowa Disabled Veteran Homestead Tax Credit
Iowa Department of Revenue
About This Program
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Property tax exemption for disabled Iowa veterans with service-connected disability rated 100% permanent and total by VA. Provides full property tax exemption on homestead. Must file annually with Polk County Assessor.
Full property tax exemption for 100% disabled veterans
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Key Details
- Full property tax exemption for 100% disabled veterans
- Must have 100% VA disability rating
- Must be service-connected and permanent
- Apply with Polk County Assessor by July 1
- No income restrictions
How to Apply
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Your application paperwork
Form to file: Application for Disabled Veteran Homestead Tax Credit (Form 54-049)
Iowa's Disabled Veteran Homestead Tax Credit can exempt the full property tax on the home of a veteran with a permanent 100 percent service-connected disability rating (or total disability based on individual unemployability), and certain surviving spouses. You file Form 54-049 with your local assessor, with your DD-214 and disability rating.
Steps to apply
- Confirm with the administrator that you meet the current rules: a permanent 100 percent service-connected disability rating (or individual unemployability at the 100 percent rate), or a qualifying surviving spouse.
- Get Form 54-049, the Application for Disabled Veteran Homestead Tax Credit, from the Iowa Department of Revenue.
- Attach your DD-214 (or equivalent separation document) and your VA disability rating documentation.
- File it with your local assessor; you must own and occupy the home on July 1 each year.
Documents you will likely need
- Your DD-214 or equivalent showing type of separation and character of service.
- Your VA documentation of a permanent 100 percent service-connected disability (or individual unemployability).
- Proof you own and occupy the home as your homestead.
- The completed Form 54-049.
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: Apply by July 1 annually
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Frequently asked questions
What audience tags are recorded for Iowa Disabled Veteran Homestead Tax Credit in West Des Moines?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It also carries a no-income-limit tag. It carries a veteran-related tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for Iowa Disabled Veteran Homestead Tax Credit in West 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) 286-3035. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator. Deadline: Apply by July 1 annually.
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