Property Tax Benefit -- 100% Disabled (Full Deduction) or Age 62+ with 10%+ ($250 Credit)
Starting with taxes due in 2027: a deduction of 100% of assessed value for totally disabled veterans, or a $250 property tax credit for veterans age 62+ with a 10%+ service-connected disability (replacing the former $14,000 deduction).
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Verified September 30, 2026 against in.gov
At a glance
- Benefit type
- Tax Benefits — Indiana
- Who it's for
- Veterans
- VA rating needed
- 10% or higher
- Estimated value
- 100% of assessed value (totally disabled) or $250/year credit (age 62+ with 10%+)
- Where it applies
- Indiana
- Last verified
- September 30, 2026
What is Property Tax Benefit -- 100% Disabled (Full Deduction) or Age 62+ with 10%+ ($250 Credit)?
Property Tax Benefit -- 100% Disabled (Full Deduction) or Age 62+ with 10%+ ($250 Credit) is a Indiana tax benefits benefit for veterans. Starting with taxes due in 2027: a deduction of 100% of assessed value for totally disabled veterans, or a $250 property tax credit for veterans age 62+ with a 10%+ service-connected disability (replacing the former $14,000 deduction). Requires 10%+ VA disability rating. The listed value is 100% of assessed value (totally disabled) or $250/year credit (age 62+ with 10%+).
Who qualifies
- Veterans
- Requires 10%+ VA disability rating
- Honorable discharge required
- Indiana residency
Who is eligible
Eligibility
Must have served at least 90 days in the U.S. military with an honorable discharge, and be an Indiana resident. HEA 1210-2026 removed the former $240,000 assessed-value cap for the totally disabled deduction. You must meet ONE of the following: (a) be totally disabled (100% VA service-connected rating or Individual Unemployability), OR (b) be at least 62 years old AND have a service-connected disability rating of 10% or higher.
Benefit (beginning with the 2026 assessment date, taxes due in 2027, per HEA 1210-2026): (a) totally disabled veterans receive a deduction equal to 100% of the assessed value of the property; (b) veterans age 62+ with a 10%+ disability receive a $250 property tax credit. Prior recipients of the former $14,000 deduction are automatically converted to the $250 credit for 2026 pay 2027 but may apply for the 100% deduction if totally disabled. The former $24,960 wartime deduction was replaced by a $350 credit.
How to apply for Property Tax Benefit -- 100% Disabled (Full Deduction) or Age 62+ with 10%+ ($250 Credit)
How to apply
Apply at county auditor's office.
Verified information & sources
- Last verified
- September 30, 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.
How VetUnlock verifies benefitsFrequently asked questions about Property Tax Benefit -- 100% Disabled (Full Deduction) or Age 62+ with 10%+ ($250 Credit)
Who qualifies for Property Tax Benefit -- 100% Disabled (Full Deduction) or Age 62+ with 10%+ ($250 Credit)?
Property Tax Benefit -- 100% Disabled (Full Deduction) or Age 62+ with 10%+ ($250 Credit) is for Veterans; requires 10%+ VA disability rating; indiana residency. See the eligibility details on this page and confirm with the official source before applying.
What VA disability rating do I need for Property Tax Benefit -- 100% Disabled (Full Deduction) or Age 62+ with 10%+ ($250 Credit)?
Requires 10%+ VA disability rating.
How much is Property Tax Benefit -- 100% Disabled (Full Deduction) or Age 62+ with 10%+ ($250 Credit) worth?
The listed value is 100% of assessed value (totally disabled) or $250/year credit (age 62+ with 10%+). Amounts can change — confirm the current figure at the official source linked on this page.
How do I apply for Property Tax Benefit -- 100% Disabled (Full Deduction) or Age 62+ with 10%+ ($250 Credit)?
Apply through the official source linked on this page. A county Veterans Service Officer (VSO) can review your eligibility and help you file at no cost.
Where can I verify Property Tax Benefit -- 100% Disabled (Full Deduction) or Age 62+ with 10%+ ($250 Credit)?
Benefit rules and dollar amounts change, so always confirm current details at the official source linked on this page. A free, accredited county or state Veterans Service Officer (VSO) can also verify your eligibility and help you apply.
Other Indiana Tax Benefits
- Military Retirement Pay State Income Tax Exemption~$885/year on $30,000 retirement pay100% of military retirement pay is excluded from Indiana adjusted gross income.
- Property Tax Credit -- Disabled Wartime Veteran ($350)$350/year property tax credit$350 property tax credit for wartime veterans with 10%+ disability rating (replaced the former $24,960 assessed-value deduction starting with taxes due in 2027).
- Disabled Veteran Homestead Deduction (Charitable Conveyance)Varies by disability % and home valueProperty tax deduction equal to disability percentage applied to assessed value for homes donated by tax-exempt organizations.