YouTube Video Regarding Senior Property Tax

The Mahaska County Assessor’s Office is aware of a YouTube video claiming that Congress changed property tax rules for homeowners born in the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. This claim is false as it applies to Iowa. Congress has not created a nationwide property tax exemption or freeze based on a homeowner’s birth decade. Iowa property tax credits and exemptions are established by state law and have specific eligibility requirements. Residents should rely on information from the Iowa Department of Revenue or contact the Mahaska County Assessor’s Office before submitting any application or providing personal information.