Iowa SF635 allows volunteer emergency services providers to petition for property tax abatements on their homesteads.

Iowa SF635 establishes a process for volunteer emergency services providers to petition for property tax abatements on their homesteads. The bill specifies that eligible providers can request an abatement of up to 10 percent of their property taxes and special assessments, not exceeding $500. The petition must be filed by October 31 preceding the fiscal year for which the abatement is requested. The board of supervisors may approve the petition, and the abatement applies to all applicable taxes and special assessments unless an objection is filed by the taxing authority.

Iowa SF635 allows volunteer emergency services providers to petition for property tax abatements on their homesteads.

Iowa SF635 establishes a process for volunteer emergency services providers to petition for property tax abatements on their homesteads. The bill specifies that eligible providers can request an abatement of up to 10 percent of their property taxes and special assessments, not exceeding $500. The petition must be filed by October 31 preceding the fiscal year for which the abatement is requested. The board of supervisors may approve the petition, and the abatement applies to all applicable taxes and special assessments unless an objection is filed by the taxing authority.