Benefits · Tax Relief
How to apply for Indiana Disabled Veteran Property Tax Credits ($350 Wartime / $250 Age 62+)
County auditor (statewide credits under Indiana Code 6-1.1-51.3, created by HEA 1210-2026; guidance from the Indiana Department of Veterans' Affairs)
Who it's for
Indiana gives disabled veterans flat credits that come straight off the property tax bill. A veteran who served during a wartime period and has a service-connected disability rating of 10% or more receives a $350 credit each year. A veteran age 62 or older who served at least 90 days and has a disability rating of at least 10% receives a $250 credit — no wartime service needed, which is the path that matters most for seniors. A veteran who qualifies for both credits gets both, for $600 a year. These credits are new under a 2026 law (HEA 1210) and replace Indiana's old assessed-value deductions, starting with the 2026 assessment (the tax bill due in 2027). Surviving spouses can keep the credit. File once with the county auditor using State Form 12662.
The $350 credit requires wartime service and a service-connected rating of 10% or more; the $250 credit requires age 62 or older, at least 90 days of service, and a rating of at least 10%. A veteran who meets both sets of rules receives both credits ($600 total). Totally disabled veterans should ask about the 100% property tax exemption instead — an exemption recipient cannot also take these credits. The county auditor confirms eligibility and the filing deadline.
What you'll need
- VA award letter or pension certificate showing the disability rating (or a certificate of eligibility from the Indiana Department of Veterans' Affairs)
- DD-214 or other military discharge paperwork showing service dates
- Completed State Form 12662, filed with the county auditor
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
Renewals
one-time application; the credit continues while eligible (notify the county auditor within 60 days if eligibility ends)
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