IDVA State Benefits Fact Sheet
Disabled Veteran Property Tax Deduction
Indiana Code 6-1.1-12-13
What is the Benefit?
$24,960.00 may be deducted from the assessed value of the veteran’s primary Indiana residence.
*Some recipients may qualify for a combination of both deductions. See “Code Combination” for details
Who Might be Eligible?
- Indiana Veteran who served in the Armed Forces during a wartime period:
| KOREA | June 27,1950 - January 31, 1955 | WWII | December 7, 1941 - December 31, 1946 |
| GULF WAR | August 2, 1990 - Present | VIETNAM | August 5, 1964 - May 7, 1975 |
- Received an honorable discharge
- Has a service-connected disability rating of 10% or more as determined by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
- Surviving spouses of eligible veterans as described above
How to Apply:
Apply at the county auditor’s office where the property is located. Please see your State or County Service Officer if you need assistance.
Documents Needed:
- State Form 12662 Application for Tax Deduction for Disabled Veterans and Surviving Spouses of Certain Veterans
- Annual VA Summary or Tax Abatement letter that shows service dates and combined rating including second page listing of wartime dates OR
- State Form 51186 Completed and signed by IDVA or County Veteran Service Officer after dates of service, discharge type, and disability rating are verified by the service officer.
Full Eligibility Requirements:
https://www.in.gov/dva/state-of-indiana-benefits-and-services/property-tax-deductions/
Disabled Veteran Property Tax Deduction
Indiana Code 6-1.1-12-14
What is the Benefit?
$14,000.00 may be deducted from the assessed value of the veteran’s primary Indiana residence.
*Some recipients may qualify for a combination of both deductions. See “Code Combination” for details
Who Might be Eligible?
- Indiana veteran who served in the Armed Forces for at least 90 days
- Received an honorable discharge
- Has a total disability OR is over 62 years old and has at least a 10% VA disability rating
- The assessed value of the home is under $240K as described in Indiana Code 6-1.1-12-14.
- Surviving spouses of:
- Eligible veterans as described above
- Service member who was killed in action
- Service member who died while serving on active duty
- Service member who died while serving on inactive duty training
How to Apply:
Apply at the county auditor’s office where the property is located. Please see your State or County Service Officer if you need assistance.
Documents Needed:
- State Form 12662 Application for Tax Deduction for Disabled Veterans and Surviving Spouses of Certain Veterans
- Annual VA Summary or Tax Abatement letter that shows service dates and combined rating including second page listing of wartime dates OR
- State Form 51186 Completed and signed by IDVA or County Veteran Service Officer after dates of service, discharge type, and disability rating are verified by the service officer.
Full Eligibility Requirements:
https://www.in.gov/dva/state-of-indiana-benefits-and-services/property-tax-deductions/
Disabled Veteran Property Tax Deduction
Code Combination
What is the Benefit?
$38,960.00 may be deducted from the assessed value of the veteran's primary Indiana residence.
Who Might be Eligible?
- The veteran must have served during a period of war and is at least 62 years old with a 10% service-connected disability rating
OR
- The veteran must have a permanent and total service-connected disability rating at any age
- Applicants whose home's assessed value is $240,000 or less.
- Surviving spouses of eligible veterans as described above
How to Apply:
Apply at the county auditor's office where the property is located. Please see your State or County Service Officer if you need assistance.
Documents Needed:
- Use State Form 12662 Application for Tax Deduction for Disabled Veterans and Surviving Spouses of Certain Veterans
- Use State Form 51186 Completed and signed by IDVA or County Veteran Service Officer after dates of service, discharge type, and disability rating are verified by the service officer.
Full Eligibility Requirements at:
https://www.in.gov/dva/state-of-indiana-benefits-and-services/property-tax-deductions/
