STATE INCENTIVES

Iowa Data Center Incentives

Summary • 12 Data Sources

What datacenter incentives does Iowa offer?

Iowa offers: Sales tax exemption + some of cheapest power in US. Sales tax exemption: Yes. Property tax abatement: Limited. Corporate income tax: 8.4% corporate (high). Estimated savings vs national average: 15-20% on equipment + power.

Key Data Points

Sales Tax Exemption: Yes
Property Tax: Limited
Corporate Income Tax: 8.4% corporate (high)
Estimated Savings: 15-20% on equipment + power
Special Programs: Data Center Business Property Exemption, High Quality Jobs Program

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Incentive Summary

Sales Tax Exemption

Yes

Property Tax

Limited

Corporate Income Tax

8.4% corporate (high)

Est. Savings

15-20% on equipment + power

Special Programs

Data Center Business Property Exemption

High Quality Jobs Program

Key Considerations

⚠High corporate income tax

⚠Cold climate (good for cooling)

⚠Tornado risk

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