Homeowners 65+ Eligible For $3,250 Property Tax Exemption

DES MOINES, IA – Iowan’s age 65 or older are eligible for a property tax exemption worth $3,250 for the assessment year beginning January 1, 2023. In subsequent years, the exemption will double to $6,500. Exemptions are a reduction in the taxable value of the property, not a direct reduction of how much property taxes a homeowner pays.

To be eligible, a homeowner must be 65 years old on or before January 1, 2023. Please note: most registered voters are automatically eligible for the property tax exemption and therefore no action is required. If a homeowner is unsure if they are a registered voter or if they would like to check the status of their eligibility, they are encouraged to contact the Polk County Assessor’s office at: 515.286.3014.

For those who wish to apply for the tax exemption

• Download and fill out the tax exempt form at http://www.assess.co.polk.ia.us/info/web/homestead_military/Homestead_54028_0_Polk_fillable.pdf
• Return form by mail, e-mail, fax or in-person to Polk County Assessor’s Office by July 1, 2023

Polk County Assessor

111 Court Ave. Room 195, Des Moines, IA 50309

e-mail: credits@assess.co.polk.ia.us

fax: 515.286.3386

Remember: Applications for exemption are due by JULY 1, 2023.