Disabled Veteran Homestead Deduction (Charitable Conveyance)
Property tax deduction equal to disability percentage applied to assessed value for homes donated by tax-exempt organizations.
At a glance
- Benefit type
- Tax Benefits — Indiana
- Who it's for
- Veterans
- VA rating needed
- 50% or higher
- Estimated value
- Varies by disability % and home value
- Where it applies
- Indiana
- Last verified
- May 12, 2026
What is Disabled Veteran Homestead Deduction (Charitable Conveyance)?
Disabled Veteran Homestead Deduction (Charitable Conveyance) is a Indiana tax benefits benefit for veterans. Property tax deduction equal to disability percentage applied to assessed value for homes donated by tax-exempt organizations. Requires 50%+ VA disability rating. The listed value is Varies by disability % and home value.
Who qualifies
- Requires 50%+ VA disability rating
- Honorable discharge required
- Indiana residency
Who is eligible
Eligibility
Must have served at least 90 days. Must have a service-connected disability of at least 50%. The homestead must have been conveyed at no cost by an organization exempt from federal income tax (e.g., Habitat for Humanity, Homes for Our Troops). Honorable discharge required. Cannot combine with standard wartime or over-62 deductions.
What Disabled Veteran Homestead Deduction (Charitable Conveyance) covers
Deduction
Equals the veteran's VA disability percentage applied to assessed value. A 70% rated veteran with a $200,000 home gets a $140,000 deduction.
How to apply for Disabled Veteran Homestead Deduction (Charitable Conveyance)
How to apply
Apply at county auditor's office.
Verified information & sources
Last verified: May 12, 2026
Official source: in.gov
Compiled and fact-checked against the official source linked above. Benefit rules and dollar amounts change over time — always confirm current details at the official source before applying. A county Veterans Service Officer (VSO) is a free, accredited advocate who can review your eligibility and help you file at no cost.
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Other Indiana Tax Benefits
Military Retirement Pay State Income Tax Exemption
100% of military retirement pay is excluded from Indiana adjusted gross income.
~$885/year on $30,000 retirement pay
Property Tax Deduction -- Disabled Wartime Veteran ($24,960)
$24,960 deduction from assessed home value for wartime veterans with 10%+ disability rating.
$24,960 off assessed value
Property Tax Deduction -- 100% Disabled or Age 62+ with 10%+ ($14,000)
$14,000 additional deduction from assessed value for 100% disabled veterans OR veterans age 62+ with a 10%+ service-connected disability. Stackable with the wartime deduction.
$14,000 off assessed value (stackable)
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