Property Tax Deduction -- Disabled Wartime Veteran ($24,960)
$24,960 deduction from assessed home value for wartime veterans with 10%+ disability rating.
Who qualifies
- Requires 10%+ VA disability rating
- Honorable discharge required
- Indiana residency
Details
Eligibility
Must have served during a recognized wartime period. Must have a service-connected disability rating of at least 10% from the VA. Must own the property as a homestead. Honorable discharge required. Indiana resident.
Deduction
$24,960 deduction from assessed value. At a typical Indiana property tax rate of roughly 1%, this saves approximately $250/year.
How to apply
Apply at county auditor's office with VA rating letter and DD-214.
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
Disabled Veteran Homestead Deduction (Charitable Conveyance)
Property tax deduction equal to disability percentage applied to assessed value for homes donated by tax-exempt organizations.
Varies by disability % and home 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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