50-State Resource Pack · Free for veterans
Veteran Property Tax Exemption — Indiana
Indiana pairs a base veteran deduction with a big add-on for the totally disabled: a 100% disabled veteran gets the maximum homestead deduction — which takes the full assessed value of the homestead (up to the cap) off the tax roll.
The rules in Indiana
Who qualifies
Veterans with service-connected disabilities. The Disabled Veteran Property Tax Deduction applies to veterans rated totally disabled by the VA (or paid at the 100% rate for IU); a separate base deduction covers other veterans with disabilities
Benefit
A 100% disabled veteran receives the maximum homestead deduction available in the county — effectively removing the homestead's assessed value from taxation. Lower-rating veterans get a base deduction of a fixed assessed-value amount plus the standard $250 deduction
How to apply
File the veteran deduction application (State Form 55286) with your county auditor — bring the VA rating documentation
Watch out
Watch the DVA's guidance on forms and re-application; House Bill 1187 (2026 session) proposed increasing the deduction further — check the current statute before you file
How it works
| Item | Indiana |
Not yet rated? Start there
Every one of these programs hinges on a VA service-connected rating. If you have not filed a claim, that is the starting point — a free, VA-accredited VSO (DAV, American Legion, VFW) will file it for you at no cost. A higher rating unlocks not just property-tax relief but healthcare, income benefits, and — for business owners — SDVOSB contracting eligibility.
Sources
- Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs — Disabled Veteran Property Tax Deduction — www.in.gov/dva/divisions/training-and-services/disabled-veteran-property-tax-ded
- Indiana General Assembly — HB 1187, Property tax credits for veterans — iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/house/1187
Free resource — part of the VES 50-state pack for veterans and veteran-owned businesses. Educational information only, not legal or tax advice; programs change, so confirm current rules with your county before relying on them.
Want it filed for you?
We check your county's rules for free and, if you're eligible, prepare a ready-to-sign filing package for your Indiana property — veteran to veteran. Or start with the full eligibility check.