Frequently Asked Questions

If you have demolished a dwelling or building on your property, please email assessor@pottco.org, and let us know what has been removed and the date of removal.

Assessments are done as of January 1 of each year. The corresponding year's value is based on what was on the property as of January 1 of that year.

The Homestead Tax Credit, 65+ Homestead Exemption, and Disabled Veteran Homstead Tax Credit can all be applied for through the Assessor's office. The deadline for these applications is July 1 of each year. Applications can be turned in at our office (2nd floor of the County Courthouse), mailed to our office (PO Box 1076, Council Bluffs, IA 51502), or emailed to assessor@pottco.org.

Disabled Veteran Homestead Tax Credit applications must be accompanied by a Benefits Paid Letter received from the Federal Veteran's Affairs office within a year prior to the application date. To obtain a Benefits Paid Letter, call 800-827-1000.

Disabled Veteran Homestead Tax Credit applications also require the Veteran's DD214 be on file at the Recorder's office.

Military Service Property Tax Exemption can all be applied for through the Assessor's office. The deadline for this application is July 1 of each year. Applications can be turned in at our office (2nd floor of the County Courthouse), mailed to our office (PO Box 1076, Council Bluffs, IA 51502), or emailed to assessor@pottco.org.

In addition, applicants are required to have their DD214 on file at the Pottawattamie County Recorder's office. Please contact the Recorder's office for questions on this process at (712) 328-5612.