Iowa Property Tax Exemptions
Every verified statewide exemption in Iowa, with eligibility cited to statute and estimated savings. Local-option programs your county or city may add are out of scope — confirm those with your assessor.
Data as of July 2026.
Programs at a glance
| Program | For | Mechanism | Benefit | Scope | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homestead Tax Exemption for Claimants 65 Years of Age or Older | Senior (65+) Exemption | Value reduction | $6,500 | All taxes | July 1 of the assessment year (Form 54-028). Claimants already receiving the homestead credit before July 1, 2026 are automatically awarded the exemption without further filing if they continue to qualify. |
| Disabled Veteran Homestead Property Tax Credit | Disabled Veteran Exemption | Full exemption | Full exemption | All taxes | July 1 annually (Form 54-049, filed with the homestead exemption Form 54-028). |
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Informational only — not legal or tax advice. Exemption rules and amounts are summarized from official statutes and state tax-agency sources as of each program's verified date and can change by legislative session. Dollar figures are estimates derived from Census ACS county tax data, not actual bills. Confirm your eligibility and current amounts with your county assessor before relying on anything here.