Iowa Disabled Veteran Homestead Tax Credit

Iowa Department of Revenue

Available Property Tax Relief

About This Program

Iowa Disabled Veteran Homestead Tax Credit is available to homeowners in Johnston, IA.

Full property tax exemption for honorably discharged veterans with 100% permanent service-connected disability rating. Also available to unremarried surviving spouses.

Full exemption of property taxes for qualifying disabled veterans

Official program page checked live on 2026-06-22.

Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.

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Key Details

  • Full property tax exemption for 100% disabled veterans
  • Must be honorably discharged
  • 100% permanent service-connected disability required
  • Also available to unremarried surviving spouses
  • Must file annually by July 1

How to Apply

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(515) 281-3114

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Your application paperwork

Form to file: Application for Disabled Veteran Homestead Tax Credit (Form 54-049)

Iowa's Disabled Veteran Homestead Tax Credit can exempt the full property tax on the home of a veteran with a permanent 100 percent service-connected disability rating (or total disability based on individual unemployability), and certain surviving spouses. You file Form 54-049 with your local assessor, with your DD-214 and disability rating.

Steps to apply

  1. Confirm you qualify: a permanent 100 percent service-connected disability rating (or individual unemployability at the 100 percent rate), or a qualifying surviving spouse.
  2. Get Form 54-049, the Application for Disabled Veteran Homestead Tax Credit, from the Iowa Department of Revenue.
  3. Attach your DD-214 (or equivalent separation document) and your VA disability rating documentation.
  4. File it with your local assessor; you must own and occupy the home on July 1 each year.
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Documents you will likely need

  • Your DD-214 or equivalent showing type of separation and character of service.
  • Your VA documentation of a permanent 100 percent service-connected disability (or individual unemployability).
  • Proof you own and occupy the home as your homestead.
  • The completed Form 54-049.
Download this checklist (PDF)

Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules on the official program page. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.

Deadline: Annual filing deadline July 1

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Frequently asked questions

Who qualifies for Iowa Disabled Veteran Homestead Tax Credit in Johnston?

Iowa Disabled Veteran Homestead Tax Credit is open to homeowners in Johnston, IA. It has no income limit. It serves veterans and military families.

How do I apply for Iowa Disabled Veteran Homestead Tax Credit in Johnston, IA?

Apply directly with Iowa Department of Revenue using the official program link on this page or call (515) 281-3114. There is no middleman and no fee. Deadline: Annual filing deadline July 1.

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