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Property tax relief program for eligible homeowners, including those over age 65, disabled individuals, and disabled veterans.
Property tax relief program for eligible homeowners, including those over age 65, disabled individuals, and disabled veterans.

Property assessments for tax valuation purposes; lookup and mapping tool available online.

Homestead exemptions provide relief from property taxes by exempting all or a portion of the valuation of a home from taxation; the percentage of relief is based on the applicant's income level and home valuation; applications accepted by June 30 each year, some late applications may be accepted under certain conditions (medically incapacitated, in a residential care facility, etc.).

Exemptions eligibility requirements:


Seniors

-- Be 65 years of age or older before January 1st of the application year.


Disabled Individuals

-- Have a permanent physical disability and cannot walk without the regular use of a mechanical aide or prosthesis

-- Have undergone amputation of both arms above the elbows

-- Have a permanent partial disability of both arms in excess of 75%


Disabled Veterans or Widow(er) of a Qualified Veteran

-- A wartime veteran drawing compensation from the VA due to a 100% service connected disability

-- An un-remarried widow/widower of an above qualified veteran

- A wartime veteran totally disabled due to a non-service connected illness or accident

-- A veteran whose home is substantially contributed to by the VA


Other Qualifications

-- The valuation of the home cannot exceed 200% (225% for veterans and persons with qualifying disabilities) of the County's average assessed value for single family residences. (In 2017 the average assessed value was $159,840)

-- The maximum exemption available is 100% of the County's average assessed value for single family residences (120% for disabled veterans and persons with qualifying disabilities)

-- The home must be owned and occupied between January 1 and August 15 of the tax year being exempted

-- The applicants must meet the income guidelines

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Tax Information
Tax Forms
County Government Departments/Offices
Tax Collection Agencies
Supervises Election and Voter Information, Tax Levies, Maps and Census Information, CAFR and Animal Licenses. Also helps residents living in a unincorporated part of Polk County to register their pets and receive an animal license.

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Tax Forms
County Government Departments/Offices
Domestic Animal Services
General assistance provides emergency financial assistance for utilities.

Offers a medical equipment loan program, which also accepts donations of medical equipment.

Provides notary services and voter registration.

Handles applications for Senior Freeze/Property Taxes and Circuit Breaker program for seniors and disabled persons, as well as food stamps application.

Provides property tax assessments and appeals.

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Tax Information
Voter Registration Offices
Notary Public Services
Tax Forms
Medical Equipment/Supplies
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Medical Equipment/Assistive Technology Donation Programs

Tax collection agency.

Taxpayer assistance.

Property tax relief program for eligible homeowners, including those over age 65, disabled individuals, and disabled veterans.
Provides tax relief to low income families, seniors (65 plus) and disabled individuals. Applications are taken between January 2 and June 1. Applications for late filings are filed with the State of Iowa through December 31 of the next year as explained on the applications.

HOMEOWNERS may be eligible for a partial reduction of property taxes. Applications for property tax credit are applied to the current-year taxes.

MOBILE HOME OWNERS (23 or older as of 12/31) may be eligible for a reduced mobile home tax rate. The deadline for a late filing for mobile home credit is December 31 of the current year's application.

*APPLICATIONS can be obtained at local Community Action Agencies, Community Centers, Senior Centers, or at www.iowa.gov/tax.

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Property Tax Payment Assistance
Tax Information
Tax Forms
Helps individuals complete the Iowa Rent Rebate/Rent Reimbursement form.
Helps individuals complete the Iowa Rent Rebate/Rent Reimbursement form.
Responsible for property tax collection, issuance of motor vehicle titles and registrations, and driver license issuance.

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Motor Vehicle Registration
Driver Licenses
Tax Forms
County Treasurer Offices

Tax collection agency.

Taxpayer assistance.

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Tax Collection Agencies
Tax Information
Tax Forms
Tax collection agency for state and local governments. The department regulates the manufacture, distribution, and sale of alcoholic beverages. The department also oversees local property tax assessments, and functions as the funding agent for the Illinois Housing Development Authority.

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Tax Forms
Tax Information
Tax Collection Agencies
Handles property taxes and motor vehicle registration.

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Motor Vehicle Registration
Identification Cards
Driver Licenses
County Government Departments/Offices
Tax Forms
County Treasurer Offices
Library services and resources.

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Tax Forms
Public Internet Access Sites
Library Services

Provides a partial rent reimbursement credit for low income individuals, who are 65 (and older) OR disabled. It may take up to 3 months to process the claim. Can claim up to 2 years back call to get previous forms mailed, must have documentation.

To be eligible for Rent Reimbursement for claim year 2024, your total annual household income must be less than $26,212.

APPLICATIONS can be obtained online or by calling your local community action agency.

Offers assistance with state taxes for individuals and businesses through the Tax Service area. Tax Service area also answers general and technical tax questions from customers.
Provides tax forms when available.
Tax collection agency for state and local governments. The department regulates the manufacture, distribution, and sale of alcoholic beverages. The department also oversees local property tax assessments, and functions as the funding agent for the Illinois Housing Development Authority.

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Tax Forms
Tax Information
Tax Collection Agencies
Helps individuals complete the Iowa Rent Rebate/Rent Reimbursement form.

Programs offered through Mills County General Relief are emergency rent and utility assistance, emergency food assistance (working in coordination with local food pantries), and burial assistance for indigent clients. Applications for Southern Iowa Regional Housing Authority (SIRHA) and rent reimbursement claims are also available.

The Mills County General Relief office helps clients assess their needs, assists in client referrals, and coordinates with other community resources as necessary. The General Relief office works closely with local organizations to ensure services are not duplicated and to maximize resources for resolving local poverty issues.

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Utility Service Payment Assistance
Comprehensive Information and Referral
Food Vouchers
Rent Payment Assistance
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Tax Forms
Library services and resources.

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Tax Forms
Public Internet Access Sites
Library Services

Taxpayer services include: Accepting Cash payments, Account Inquiries (help with letters, notices and levies on your wages or bank account), Adjustments (changes to tax account information or payments) , Alien Clearances (Sailing Permits), Application for Taxpayer Assistance Order (ATAO), Copies of Tax Returns & Transcripts (Usually available for current year and three prior years) , Help with preparing Form 2290 (Heavy Vehicle Use Tax), Multilingual Assistance (over 150 languages translated), Federal Tax Return Preparation, Payments/Payment Arrangements, Procedural Inquiries, Solutions to Tax Issues, Tax Forms (based on availability), Tax Law Assistance (answers related to your individual Federal Tax Return), Taxpayer Identification Numbers.

TAX ASSISTANCE PROGRAM offers assistance with tax questions, forms, etc. Mon-Fri 8 am-4:30 pm at local office, call to make an appointment.

FREE FILE online available through the IRS - must make $84,000 or less to qualify for free filing online.

VITA and TCE: is a program to assist low income, elders, and persons with disabilities with tax information and form preparation. Visit the website or call 211 to find local free tax preparation assistance.

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Tax Information
Tax Forms
Tax Appeals/Audit Assistance
Tax Preparation Assistance
Tax Collection Agencies
Library services and resources.

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Tax Forms
Public Internet Access Sites
Library Services

Tax collection agency.

Taxpayer assistance.