Disabled Veteran Homestead Deduction (Charitable Conveyance)
Property tax deduction equal to disability percentage applied to assessed value for homes donated by tax-exempt organizations.
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About this benefit
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.
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
Apply at county auditor's office.
Verified against official source
Last checked 2026-05-05 against www.in.gov. Always confirm current rates and rules with the Indiana state agency before applying.
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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