Homestead Tax Credit

The Homestead Credit is a tax credit funded by the State of Iowa for qualifying homeowners and is based on the first $4,850 of Net Taxable Value.

ELIGIBILITY:

Applicants must be an Iowa resident and file income taxes in Iowa. Applicants must own and occupy the property in which they are seeking a homestead credit. Applicant cannot have a homestead credit on another property in Iowa. If you own multiple home in Iowa, you can only receive one credit based on the property that you own and occupy for at least six months of each year.

*Those who are in the military or residing in a nursing home and do not occupy the home are also eligible.

DEADLINE: July 1st

The State of Iowa will not apply applications received after July 1st until the following year when they re-calculate property taxes. Eligible individuals can receive the credit for successive years without needing to file further.

HOME TAX CREDIT FORM

Mail your form before July 1, or visit your county’s Assessor’s office to fill out the form for your primary residence address.

Assessor's Office

Dallas County: 121 N 9th St, Adel, IA 50003

Jasper County: 101 1st St N Room 105, Newton, IA 50208

Marion County: 214 E Main St #10, Knoxville, IA 50138

Polk County: 111 Court Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309

Story County: 900 6th St, Nevada, IA 50201

Warren County: 301 N Buxton St #108, Indianola, IA 50125