Iowa Property Tax Credit for Seniors and Disabled

Iowa Department of Revenue

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Listed amount: Varies by household income

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About This Program

The Grant Map catalogs Iowa Property Tax Credit for Seniors and Disabled in its Ames, IA research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.

Provides property tax relief for Iowa homeowners who are age 65+, disabled, or a surviving spouse. The credit amount is based on household income and property taxes owed. Must file Form 54-001 with county assessor by June 1.

Credit amount varies based on income and property taxes, reducing net tax liability

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Key Details

Property tax credit for seniors 65+ or disabled
Also for surviving spouses meeting income limits
Credit amount based on household income
Must file Form 54-001 by June 1
Applied automatically to property tax bill

How to Apply

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Verified form to review: Iowa Property Tax Credit Claim (Form 54-001)

Iowa gives a property tax credit to lower-income homeowners who are 70 or older (recently expanded), and to certain disabled homeowners, that reduces the property tax on their home. You file the Iowa Property Tax Credit Claim (Form 54-001) with your county treasurer; do not send it to the Department of Revenue.

Steps to apply

Confirm with the administrator that you meet the current rules: you own and occupy the home, and (for the 70+ credit) your household income is below 250 percent of the federal poverty level.
Get Form 54-001, the Iowa Property Tax Credit Claim, from the Iowa Department of Revenue.
Complete the form and attach proof your property taxes were paid in full.
File it with your county treasurer between January 1 and June 1 (do not send it to the state).

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Documents you will likely need

Proof you own and occupy the home.
Proof of age (70 or older) or of disability.
Your household income for the year.
Proof your property taxes were paid in full, and the completed Form 54-001.

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Program phone: (515) 281-3114

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Deadline: June 1 annually

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Frequently asked questions

What audience tags are recorded for Iowa Property Tax Credit for Seniors and Disabled in Ames?

The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It also carries a low-income tag. It carries a senior-related tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.

How do I apply for Iowa Property Tax Credit for Seniors and Disabled in Ames, 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) 281-3114. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator. Deadline: June 1 annually.

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