DISABLED VETERAN'S HOMESTEAD TAX CREDIT

 Application must be filed with the Assessor's office on or before July 1.

Supporting documentation to accompany the DVHTC application:

1. A current benefits paid letter isssued within 12 mo of application date

(to protect your privacy, do not send any personal health information)

2. If DD214 documents are not recorded, a copy of the DD214 must accompany the application.

Homestead Credit: Apply in person or online 
Eligibility: Must own and occupy the property as a homestead on July 1 of each year, declare residency in Iowa for income tax purposes and occupy the property for at least six months each year. Persons in the military or nursing homes who do not occupy the home are also eligible. Please contact the Assessor's office, 319-267-2264 or assessor@butlercounty.iowa.gov. 

Disabled Homestead Tax Credit

https://tax.iowa.gov/forms/application-disabled-veteran-homestead-tax-credit-54-049

MILITARY EXEMPTION:
If you have served any military time, you may qualify for a military exemption. Apply at the Assessor's office.

Family Farm Tax Credit:

Applications must be filed with the county assessor by Nov 1st. 

FYI:
Please note that the Iowa tax structuring system assesses property January 1st of every year.

Assessed values are based on land and improvements for each parcel.

Collection of property taxes begins 18 mo after the assessment date of January 1.

2021 Taxes: payable Sept 2022 & March 2023, are based on January 1, 2021 assessed values.

If you have questions pertaining to your assessed value(s), please contact the Assessor's Office, 319-267-2264 or
assessor@butlercounty.iowa.gov 

Report Building/Dwelling Changes by Email:

Please contact the Assessor's office, assessor@butlercounty.iowa.gov,  to report building/dwelling changes by email.

A form will be emailed to you for your convenience.

If you prefer paperless, sign-up with enoticesonline to receive your next assessment notice by email.

Your authorization code is located on your assessment notice above or below your parcel number.

If you have any questions, please contact the Assessor's office, assessor@butlercounty.iowa.gov or https://enoticesonline.com/