Iowa Property Tax Credit for Elderly & Disabled

Iowa Department of Revenue

Available Property Tax Relief

About This Program

Iowa Property Tax Credit for Elderly & Disabled is available to homeowners in Pleasant Hill, IA.

Property tax credit for Iowa homeowners age 65+ or totally disabled with household income below $24,354. Credit amount varies by income level. Reduces property tax liability directly. Applied through county assessor's office.

Credit reduces annual property tax bill based on income

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

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

In Pleasant Hill, IA, you can combine this program with other local help to cut your cost:

Key Details

  • Up to $1,000 annual property tax credit
  • For homeowners age 65+ or totally disabled
  • Household income must be below $24,354
  • Apply through Polk County Assessor by June 1
  • Reduces property tax bill directly

How to Apply

Get free help applying Visit Official Program Page Track this program

(515) 281-3114

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Your application paperwork

Form to file: 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

  1. Confirm you qualify: you own and occupy the home, and (for the 70+ credit) your household income is below 250 percent of the federal poverty level.
  2. Get Form 54-001, the Iowa Property Tax Credit Claim, from the Iowa Department of Revenue.
  3. Complete the form and attach proof your property taxes were paid in full.
  4. 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.
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: June 1 annually

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Frequently asked questions

How much can Iowa Property Tax Credit for Elderly & Disabled provide in Pleasant Hill, IA?

Up to $1,000 annual credit.

Who qualifies for Iowa Property Tax Credit for Elderly & Disabled in Pleasant Hill?

Iowa Property Tax Credit for Elderly & Disabled is open to homeowners in Pleasant Hill, IA. It prioritizes low-income households. It serves seniors.

How do I apply for Iowa Property Tax Credit for Elderly & Disabled in Pleasant Hill, 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: June 1 annually.

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