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Funding State Iowa Department of Revenue

Disabled Veteran Homestead Property Tax Credit

Wipes out the entire property tax bill on the home of a qualifying disabled veteran, once approved, with no need to reapply every year.

Who it is for

Veterans with a 100% service-connected disability rating (including those rated 100% through individual unemployability), and surviving spouses receiving Dependency and Indemnity Compensation, who own and live in the home.

Focus: Veterans with disabilities, Surviving spouses and families

Before you start

How you apply: Apply directly to the program.

How to apply

  1. Get a VA Benefit Summary Letter showing your service-connected disability rating, plus your DD-214.
  2. Fill out the Disabled Veteran Homestead Tax Credit Application (form 54-049).
  3. File it with your local county or city assessor by July 1.

Deadline: Applications are due July 1 each year. Filing after July 1 pushes the credit to the following year. (Annual cycle)

Official program page

Verified as of 2026-07-05. Resources are checked periodically against their official source. Details, amounts, and deadlines change. Confirm the current information on the official page before you rely on it.

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