06/30/2026
Important Update- PLEASE SHARE: Indiana Property Tax Relief for Disabled Veterans
The State of Indiana has now provided most of the guidance needed to implement this new program. While some details may still be clarified in the coming months, counties have received enough information to begin assisting eligible veterans and their families with applications for the new property tax credits.
Applications may be submitted beginning July 1, 2026. The new benefits will first appear on 2027 property tax bills. (see below for new process)
We are holding Tax Credit walk-in Clinics on July 10th, 17th,24th, and 31st. You will need to bring a copy of your VA Award Letter or Annual VA Tax letter (the letter VA mails to you in November each year) and a copy of your DD214 for us to process your paperwork.
What Changed
Indiana approved major updates under SEA 1210 that shift the current system from property tax deductions (which reduce assessed value) to more straightforward tax credits applied directly to your property tax bill.
For many veterans, this will make the benefit easier to understand.
How the New System Will Work
Beginning with the 2026 tax year (payable in 2027), eligible veterans may qualify for the following:
Veterans rated 100% service-connected or Individual Unemployability (IU):
• Full property tax relief (no property tax owed on the primary residence, within program limits)
Veterans with a 10%-90% service-connected disability:
• $250 annual property tax credit
Veterans with both wartime service and a qualifying disability rating between 10%-90%:
• $350 annual property tax credit
Veterans age 62 or older with a 10%-90% service-connected disability and wartime service:
• $600 annual property tax credit
One key change is that the new system removes prior assessed value limits and applies the benefit directly to the tax bill.
Wartime Service Periods
For benefits tied to wartime service, Indiana recognizes:
• World War II: December 7, 1941 – December 31, 1946
• Korean War: June 27, 1950 – January 31, 1955
• Vietnam War: August 5, 1964 – May 7, 1975
• Gulf War: August 2, 1990 – Present (until officially ended)
Surviving Spouses
A surviving spouse may continue the benefit if:
• The veteran met eligibility requirements at the time of death, and
• The spouse owns or is purchasing the property.
New Application Process for Monroe County Veterans
Monroe County veterans should contact the Monroe County Veteran Service Office to begin the application process.
Additionally, we are holding Tax Credit walk-in Clinics on July 10th, 17th,24th, and 31st. You will need to bring a copy of your VA Award Letter or Annual VA Tax letter (the letter VA mails to you in November each year) and a copy of your DD214 for us to process your paperwork.
Steven Miller, Veteran Service Officer
812-349-2537
Andrew Blake, Assistant Veteran Service Officer
812-349-2568
A new application is required for all veterans receiving a property tax benefit, including those currently receiving a disabled veteran property tax deduction. The State of Indiana has created State Form 12662 (Application for Disabled Veteran Property Tax Credit), and every eligible veteran will need to complete and submit this new form to continue receiving benefits under the updated program.
The Monroe County Veteran Service Office will assist veterans by completing:
• Section "Applicant information" – The of State Form 12662
• Section VIII – Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) Certification of the State Form 12662
Veterans should be prepared to provide supporting documentation, including:
• DD-214 or other proof of military service
• VA disability award letter or VA Annual Tax Letter
Once the Veteran Service Office completes its portion of the application, the veteran will take the form, their DD214, and their VA Award Letter to the Monroe County Auditor's Office for processing.
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