Iowa Elderly and Disabled Property Tax Credit

Iowa Department of Revenue

Available Property Tax Relief

About This Program

Iowa Elderly and Disabled Property Tax Credit is available to homeowners in Sioux City, IA.

Iowa state property tax credit for homeowners age 65 or older, or totally disabled, with household income not exceeding $26,000. Credit amount is based on a sliding scale and applied directly to property tax bill.

Credit varies by income and home value; typically $500-$1,000 annually

Verified against Iowa Department of Revenue's official page on 2026-06-17.

Data last verified 2026-05-25. How we verify our data.

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Key Details

  • Property tax credit for seniors 65+ or disabled
  • Household income limit $26,000
  • Applied directly to annual property tax bill
  • Annual application deadline June 1
  • Available to Sioux City homeowners

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

Who qualifies for Iowa Elderly and Disabled Property Tax Credit in Sioux City?

Iowa Elderly and Disabled Property Tax Credit is open to homeowners in Sioux City, IA. It serves seniors.

How do I apply for Iowa Elderly and Disabled Property Tax Credit in Sioux City, 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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