Benefits · Tax Relief
How to apply for Indiana Totally Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption (100% of Home Value)
County auditor (statewide deduction under Indiana Code 6-1.1-12-14, as amended by HEA 1210-2026; guidance from the Indiana Department of Veterans' Affairs)
Who it's for
Indiana now removes 100% of the assessed value of a totally disabled veteran's home from property taxation — in plain terms, no property tax on the home. The veteran must have served at least 90 days, received an honorable discharge, have a total disability, use the home as the main residence, and have lived in Indiana for at least a year before the assessment date. This is new under a 2026 law: the old benefit was only $14,000 off assessed value and disappeared entirely if the home was worth more than $240,000 — both limits are gone. A surviving spouse who has not remarried can keep the exemption. Apply once through the county auditor with State Form 12662 and the VA paperwork showing total disability.
The exemption requires a total disability determination, at least 90 days of service with an honorable discharge, the home as the main residence, and at least one year of Indiana residency before the assessment date. Veterans rated below 100% who are paid at the 100% level through Individual Unemployability, or who hold a VA total-disability determination that is not a percentage rating, should still ask — a County Veteran Service Officer or the county auditor can confirm whether the VA paperwork qualifies. A surviving spouse loses the exemption on remarriage. An exemption recipient cannot also take the $350/$250 veteran credits.
What you'll need
- VA pension certificate or award of compensation showing total disability (or a certificate of eligibility from the Indiana Department of Veterans' Affairs)
- DD-214 or other military discharge paperwork showing at least 90 days of service
- Completed State Form 12662, filed with the county auditor
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
Renewals
one-time application; the exemption continues while eligible
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