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The agency is responsible for tax collection for state and local governments, regulating the manufacture, distribution, and sale of alcoholic beverages, and overseeing local property tax assessments. It also serves as the funding agent for the Illinois Housing Development Authority. Additionally, the agency provides access to tax forms, including federal and state tax forms, property tax relief applications, rent rebate and renter's tax credit applications, property value reassessment applications, utility tax exemption applications, and other related documents, which are available in physical locations or online for download.

Provides a partial rent reimbursement credit for low income individuals, who are 65 (and older) OR disabled. It may take up to 3 months to process the claim. Can claim up to 2 years back call to get previous forms mailed, must have documentation.

To be eligible for Rent Reimbursement for claim year 2024, your total annual household income must be less than $26,212.

APPLICATIONS can be obtained online or by calling your local community action agency.

Tax collection agency.

Taxpayer assistance.

Supervises Election and Voter Information, Tax Levies, Maps and Census Information, CAFR, and Animal Licenses. Provides assistance to residents in unincorporated parts of Polk County to register their pets and obtain animal licenses.

Also offers access to tax forms, including federal, state, and property tax-related documents, as well as applications for tax relief, rent rebates, and other similar resources.

Information about tax accounts. Processes applications for Federal Tax Identification Numbers.

Taxpayer Advocacy Services provide free, independent, and confidential tax assistance to taxpayers unable to resolve their tax problems through normal channels or individuals experiencing a hardship. Helps individual and business taxpayers resolve problems with the IRS.

Tax collection agency.

Taxpayer assistance.

Provides voter registration, absentee requests, voting programs, and election precinct information for all county, state, and national elections. This office serves as a campaign disclosure site for local and county candidates and maintains comprehensive election records and statistics.

Additionally, it maintains supplies of blank federal and state tax forms, property tax relief applications, rent rebate and renters tax credit forms, and utility tax exemption applications for individuals, businesses, and other entities. Archives of past tax and election forms are available for reference, and current documents are provided for download via the website to assist in meeting various filing requirements.

Information about tax accounts. Processes applications for Federal Tax Identification Numbers.

Taxpayer Advocacy Services provide free, independent, and confidential tax assistance to taxpayers unable to resolve their tax problems through normal channels or individuals experiencing a hardship. Helps individual and business taxpayers resolve problems with the IRS.

The agency is responsible for tax collection for state and local governments, regulating the manufacture, distribution, and sale of alcoholic beverages, and overseeing local property tax assessments. It also serves as the funding agent for the Illinois Housing Development Authority. Additionally, the agency provides access to tax forms, including federal and state tax forms, property tax relief applications, rent rebate and renter's tax credit applications, property value reassessment applications, utility tax exemption applications, and other related documents, which are available in physical locations or online for download.

Property assessments for tax valuation purposes; lookup and mapping tool available online.

Homestead exemptions provide relief from property taxes by exempting all or a portion of the valuation of a home from taxation; the percentage of relief is based on the applicant's income level and home valuation; applications accepted by June 30 each year, some late applications may be accepted under certain conditions (medically incapacitated, in a residential care facility, etc.).

Exemptions eligibility requirements:

Seniors

-- Be 65 years of age or older before January 1st of the application year.

Disabled Individuals

-- Have a permanent physical disability and cannot walk without the regular use of a mechanical aide or prosthesis

-- Have undergone amputation of both arms above the elbows

-- Have a permanent partial disability of both arms in excess of 75%

Disabled Veterans or Widow(er) of a Qualified Veteran

-- A wartime veteran drawing compensation from the VA due to a 100% service connected disability

-- An un-remarried widow/widower of an above qualified veteran

- A wartime veteran totally disabled due to a non-service connected illness or accident

-- A veteran whose home is substantially contributed to by the VA

Other Qualifications

-- The valuation of the home cannot exceed 200% (225% for veterans and persons with qualifying disabilities) of the County's average assessed value for single family residences. (In 2017 the average assessed value was $159,840)

-- The maximum exemption available is 100% of the County's average assessed value for single family residences (120% for disabled veterans and persons with qualifying disabilities)

-- The home must be owned and occupied between January 1 and August 15 of the tax year being exempted

-- The applicants must meet the income guidelines

Tax collection agency.

Taxpayer assistance.

Programs offered through Mills County General Relief are emergency rent and utility assistance, emergency food assistance (working in coordination with local food pantries), and burial assistance for indigent clients. Applications for Southern Iowa Regional Housing Authority (SIRHA) and rent reimbursement claims are also available.

The Mills County General Relief office helps clients assess their needs, assists in client referrals, and coordinates with other community resources as necessary. The General Relief office works closely with local organizations to ensure services are not duplicated and to maximize resources for resolving local poverty issues.

Provides tax forms, and handles property taxes and motor vehicle registration.

The agency is responsible for tax collection for state and local governments, regulating the manufacture, distribution, and sale of alcoholic beverages, and overseeing local property tax assessments. It also serves as the funding agent for the Illinois Housing Development Authority. Additionally, the agency provides access to tax forms, including federal and state tax forms, property tax relief applications, rent rebate and renter's tax credit applications, property value reassessment applications, utility tax exemption applications, and other related documents, which are available in physical locations or online for download.