Pella is proud to be a Home Base Iowa (HBI) community; connecting veterans, military personnel, and their families with opportunities across the state. Contact the Pella Area Community & Economic Alliance office to visit more about these HBI benefits.

Pella's Incentives:

  • Community Tour given by the Pella Area Community & Economic Alliance office
  • $100 gift card to promo store at Vermeer Corporation
  • $500 towards closing cost of a new home mortgage with Leighton State Bank
  • 10% off spa services at Expressions by design
  • One-time waiver of up to $250 of the permit fee related to new home or remodeling construction for
    an owner-occupied residential structure that is occupied by a military veteran
  • Cost of the individual and his/her immediate family members to attend 1 ticketed school event (Pella High, Pella Christian or Central)

Marion County, Iowa Incentives:

  • Hosts monthly Veteran camaraderie events in Pella, Pleasantville, and Knoxville
  •  Procures and distributes grave markers for deceased veterans buried in Marion County
  • Operates a satellite office in Pella to reduce travel for veterans applying for benefits
  • Provides certification of veteran status for VA Home Loans, VA Life Insurance, and GI Bill benefits
  • Certifies veteran designation for driver’s licenses and license plates
  • Offers monetary offsets for rent, utilities, and emergency medical care through county assistance programs
  • Assists in obtaining military records needed for benefits applications
  • Helps veterans apply for military property tax credits and exemptions through the County Assessor
  • Assists with applications for free state hunting and fishing licenses
  • Collaborates with local Veteran Service Organizations (American Legion, VFW, DAR)
  • Offers comprehensive assessment and application support for VA pensions, dependency benefits, disability claims, adaptive housing, burials, and other compensation
  • Assists with federal VA healthcare benefit applications
  • Serves as the county liaison with the Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs for outreach, emergency grants, cemetery burials, and Iowa Veterans Home residency
  • Maintains a comprehensive registry of veteran burials in Marion County
  • Collaborates with local industries and businesses to host Veteran benefits education events