Veterans who choose to make Scott County their home may qualify for relocation incentives through the county’s designation as a Home Base Iowa community. This designation is supported by a partnership among Scott County, the cities of Davenport and Bettendorf, and Grow Quad Cities.
Up to $3,000 closing costs reimbursement: The City of Davenport provides $1,500 closing cost reimbursement to qualifying veterans living outside of Davenport who purchase a home in Davenport. Plus, Scott County provides $1,500 closing cost reimbursement to qualifying veterans living outside of the county who purchase a home in Scott County.
Interview expenses reimbursement: Scott County will reimburse qualifying veterans living outside the county with a maximum of $250, up to two times, for hotel and meal costs incurred when interviewing for a job with an employer in Scott County.
$5,000 tax credit: The credit is available for qualifying veterans purchasing a home within Scott County, provided through the State of Iowa, which is awarded at the time of closing. To be approved, the veteran’s lending institution must be affiliated with the Iowa Finance Authority.
Homes purchased on or after August 1, 2021, are eligible.
$250 reimbursement for City services: The City of Bettendorf provides a $250 reimbursement credit to qualifying veteran homebuyers when they sign up for City services (such as garbage and recycling collection).
Up to $900 reimbursement for a home warranty: The City of Bettendorf will provide reimbursement up to $900 when qualifying veteran homebuyers provide a purchase receipt of a home warranty.
For City of Bettendorf incentives, homes purchased on or after September 21, 2023, are eligible.
$1,500 closing costs reimbursement: Scott County provides this incentive to qualifying veterans living outside of the county who purchase a home in Scott County.
Interview expenses reimbursement: Scott County will reimburse qualifying veterans living outside the county with a maximum of $250, up to two times, for hotel and meal costs incurred when interviewing for a job with an employer in Scott County.
$5,000 tax credit: The credit is available for qualifying veterans purchasing a home within Scott County, provided through the State of Iowa, which is awarded at the time of closing. To be approved, the veteran’s lending institution must be affiliated with the Iowa Finance Authority.
For Scott County incentives, homes purchased on or after August 1, 2021, are eligible.
$1,500 closing costs reimbursement: Scott County provides this incentive to qualifying veterans living outside of the county who purchase a home in Scott County.
Interview expenses reimbursement: Scott County will reimburse qualifying veterans living outside the county with a maximum of $250, up to two times, for hotel and meal costs incurred when interviewing for a job with an employer in Scott County.
$5,000 tax credit: The credit is available for qualifying veterans purchasing a home within Scott County, provided through the State of Iowa, which is awarded at the time of closing. To be approved, the veteran’s lending institution must be affiliated with the Iowa Finance Authority.
Homes purchased on or after August 1, 2021, are eligible.
