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Veterans who were discharged under Honorable or General (under honorable conditions) may apply for a veteran designation on their driver’s license. Forms can be picked up at our office. In order to verify eligibility, a VSO will need to see a current drivers license as well as a copy of the veteran’s DD214 in order to establish character of service and if the applicant meets the definition of “veteran” from Iowa Code Chapter 35.1. Further information can be found on the Iowa DOT website.
Veterans who were discharged under honorable conditions may apply for veteran license plates. VSO staff will need a copy of the DD214 (other than member 1) which must show the dates and character of service. National Guard and Reserve members may apply but must have served at least 90 days of active-duty service for other than training, or a minimum of 20 years of service and eligible for retired pay at age 60. More information on veteran status per the state of Iowa can be found online. Forms may be completed at our office. A personal check or cashier check should be presented at that time for any payment required. There is no charge for the first set of numbered plates. Second or subsequent sets are $25. The first set of personalized plates are $25. Second or subsequent sets are $50. Further information can be found on the Iowa DOT website.
If you are a service-connected Iowa-based veteran you can get a lifetime hunting and fishing license for $7. You must have your member 4 DD214 showing honorable service and will need a recent benefits summary letter from the federal VA showing that you have a service-connected disability.
Are you a veteran that has a property under your name and is currently living in the home? You may be eligible for the Military Service Property Tax Exemption. A copy of the veteran's DD214 will be required when submitting the form to the Pottawattamie County Accessor's office. For more information or for assistance completing and submitting the form, call our office to schedule an appointment. Applications must be completed and sent in by June 30th.
If you are a veteran who has a 100% permanent and total rating for compensation, you may be eligible for the Disabled Veteran Homestead Property Tax Credit. For more information or for assistance completing and submitting the form, call our office to schedule an appointment. Once the application is completed, it will be sent to the assessor's office.
Honorably discharged veterans who are within 60 days of the closing date on their new home and own the home may be eligible for the Veteran Relocation Grant. See the application linked below for a list of eligibility requirements. The application and supporting documentation can be dropped off to our office or emailed to veterans@pottcounty-ia.gov.
Military graves records should be completed by the funeral director and a copy sent to the County Commission of Veterans Affairs, addressed to our office for processing. The current military graves record form was revised April 10, 2025 and can be found here. Prior versions of this form are obsolete and should not be submitted. Iowa Administrative Code 1.7 Armed Forces Graves Registration can be found here.
