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Iowa
Every veteran benefit Iowa offers — property tax, income tax, education, and more. Confirm current dollar amounts with the official source linked in each section.
At a glance
Property tax (100% P&T): Credit (full)
Graduated by rating: Yes
Military retired pay tax: Fully exempt
Education benefit: Iowa War Orphans Educational Aid; Iowa National Guard Educational Assistance
Property Tax
Program
Disabled Veteran Homestead Tax Credit
Full exemption at 100% P&T?
Credit (full)
Graduated by rating?
Yes
Administered by
County assessor
Exemption amount / cap
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Income test?
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Key notes & traps
Credit equal to full property tax on homestead for qualifying veterans. Separate military service exemption.
Income Tax
Military retired pay
Fully exempt
Active duty pay
Taxed
VA disability compensation
Not taxable (federal exclusion)
Confidence
High
Education
Program
Iowa War Orphans Educational Aid; Iowa National Guard Educational Assistance
Who it covers
Dependents; Guard members
Benefit limit / amount
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Notes
Capped annual award - verify amount.
Employment & Licensing
Standard provisions
Veterans preference in state classified hiring (points or absolute preference); disabled veteran enhanced preference; military occupational credentialing/licensure reciprocity; spouse licensure portability
State-specific notes
VERIFY AT SOURCE - no distinctive program recorded
Recreation & Parks
Hunting & fishing
Reduced or free resident hunting/fishing license for disabled veterans - rating threshold varies
State parks
Reduced or free state park admission/camping for disabled veterans
State-specific notes
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Motor Vehicle & ID
Standard provisions
Disabled veteran and specialty military license plates (Purple Heart, Medal of Honor, campaign, branch); fee waiver or reduction commonly tied to rating; DV parking privileges; veteran designation on driver's license/ID
State-specific notes
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Homes, Burial & Aid
Homes & cemeteries
State veterans home(s) (skilled nursing / domiciliary, per-diem supported); state veterans cemetery or cemeteries; state burial allowance in some states
Financial assistance programs
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