Iowa Individual Disaster Assistance Grant Program

After a disaster happens, the Iowa governor can issue a state disaster declaration for a county or group of counties.  The governor will often do this if the damage affected a lot of people.   The governor can also make the Iowa Individual Disaster...

Rent Reimbursement and Property Tax Credits

Rent Reimbursement and Property Tax Credits for Iowans who are Elderly or Have a Disability Each year, Iowans who are elderly or have a disability may be able to benefit from: •    A Property Tax Credit on their home; and•    Rent...

Tax Reduction for Low Income Iowans Owning Mobile Homes

There is no disability or elderly requirement for this benefit.  Iowans over 23 years of age at the end of 2025 with annual income less than $26,895 may benefit from reduced taxes on a mobile or manufactured home.  The home must be located in a manufactured home...

Disaster Declarations – State and Federal

Extreme weather happens every year in Iowa.   Disaster declarations are made for everything from blizzards and ice storms to tornadoes and flash flooding.  What do these declarations mean?  What help is there for those affected by the...