| Military retirement pay | Iowa excludes military retirement benefits and certain survivor benefits from state income tax, regardless of age, for tax years since 2014. |
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| Property tax | Qualifying disabled veterans, surviving spouses and children who meet homestead rules get a credit equal to the entire amount of tax on their homestead. For applications on or after July 1, 2026, the homestead is limited to one-half acre. |
| Military retirement tax exclusion Taxes | Military retirement pay and certain survivor benefits are excluded from Iowa income tax regardless of age. |
| Disabled Veteran Homestead Property Tax Credit Taxes | A credit equal to the full tax on the homestead for qualifying disabled veterans, surviving spouses and children. |
| Iowa Veterans Home Health & Homes | The state-run home in Marshalltown provides long-term care and is run by the Iowa DVA. |
| Iowa Veterans Cemetery Burial | The state cemetery in the Van Meter/Adel area follows national cemetery standards. |
| Veterans license plates Vehicles & ID | Iowa offers veteran plates through the Iowa DOT. |
| Veteran designation on license Vehicles & ID | Iowa driver's licenses and IDs can carry a veterans designation. |
| Lifetime hunting and fishing license Recreation | Iowa lists a lifetime hunting and fishing license for qualifying veterans; check the DNR. |
| Veterans and military education Education | Iowa's veterans education program connects veterans to state tuition programs and the Operation Recognition honorary diploma. |
| County veterans service officers Jobs | Each county has a CVSO who can help with state and federal claims; call the Iowa Veterans Benefits Office at 515-252-4698. |
Last checked 2026-11. State rules change often; confirm with Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs before you rely on any benefit.