Polk County · Iowa
Polk County homestead exemption
In Polk County, you apply for the homestead exemption with the Polk County Assessor; the deadline is July 1.
- Office
- Polk County Assessor
- Deadline
- July 1
- State exemption
- 10% of value
- Renewal
- Renews automaticallyStatewide rule
The Polk County Assessor says applications are due on or before July 1 of the year claimed; if July 1 falls on a weekend the deadline moves to the next business day.
Submit Form 54-028 in person at 111 Court Ave. Room 195 in Des Moines, by mail, by fax, or by email to [email protected]. The owner must live at the address on the deed, and the deed or contract must be recorded first.
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Local homestead amounts in Polk County
| Exemption | Taxing unit | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age 65 or older homestead exemption For assessment years beginning on or after January 1, 2024, owners 65 or older get $6,500 of taxable value exempt, on top of the homestead credit. | All taxing units | $6,500 off assessed value | Source |
How to check if you already have it
Search your property on the Polk County Assessor site, or use its Homestead/Military search, to see whether a homestead credit or exemption is on file. You only sign once unless you move.
Iowa rules that apply here
- You own the home and occupy it as your homestead on July 1
- You declare Iowa residency for income tax purposes and live in the home at least six months a year
- People in the military or in nursing homes who cannot occupy the home are still eligible
Full Iowa homestead guide: amounts, senior and veteran exemptions, late filing and portability.
Sources
- Homestead Credit · Polk County Assessor
- Homestead application 54-028 (Polk fillable) · Polk County Assessor
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