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Iowa Disabled Veteran Homestead Property Tax Credit

Statewide, Iowa · Disabled Veteran homestead property tax credit

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Available · file by July 1

Iowa’s credit covers the entire property tax levy on an eligible homestead for qualifying Veterans, certain surviving spouses, and children. Veterans generally need a permanent 100% service-connected disability rating, including qualifying individual unemployability paid at the 100% rate; eligible DIC recipients also qualify. Applications are due July 1 and require homestead and disability documentation. For applications filed on or after July 1, 2026, the credit is limited to the home and up to one-half acre, excluding appurtenances. This credit cannot be combined with other real-property tax exemptions for Veterans

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Eligibility

Qualifying Veteran, surviving spouse, or child under Iowa law; homestead ownership and service/disability documentation required

Cost

Credit equal to the full property tax levy on eligible homestead

Organization: Iowa Department of Revenue · Disabled Veteran Homestead Property Tax Credit

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