Iowa is one of 41 states that collect a state income tax. If you are a full time, part-time or nonresident of Iowa and filed a federal tax return, you must also file an individual tax return with the state of Iowa.
Iowa doesn’t collect property taxes at the state level. Property taxes are instead collected at the local level, by cities, counties and school districts.
| Property Tax Forms | Pertains To | Use These Forms If.. |
| Homestead Exemption | Homeowners | You wish to claim a homestead exemption on your property taxes. |
| Property Tax Exemption Forms | Home, Land, Property Owners | You qualify for any number of property tax exemptions in Iowa. Must file locally. |
| All Property Tax Forms | Home, Land, Property Owners | You own any property in Iowa, including a home, land or commercial real estate. |
Iowa is one of 25 states that has a Vehicle Property Tax, which is filed locally. All Iowa specific tax forms, specialty forms and motor vehicle forms provided below.
| All Other Forms | Pertains To | Use These Forms If.. |
| Vehicle Property Tax | Owner of a Motor Vehicle | You own a motor vehicle. Vehicle property tax is filed locally. |
| Motor Vehicle Tax Forms | Buyer, Seller in Vehicle Transactions | You bought, sold or need to register a motor vehicle in Iowa. |
| All Iowa Tax Forms | Any Tax Filer | You need to find any tax form applicable to Iowa. |
Iowa offers installment agreements for help paying tax bills, income tax credits and official resources for understanding and filing local property tax forms. The main Iowa tax form and instruction portal is also provided.