What is the effective property tax rate in Indiana?

Indiana's statewide effective property tax rate is about 0.84% of home value per year. Your county's rate will differ, and disabled-veteran exemptions can reduce or eliminate the bill.

Indiana Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption

2026 rules · verified against Indiana's primary source

Indiana fully exempts the primary residence of a veteran rated 100% permanent & total (or paid at the 100% rate).

Who qualifies and how much

Totally disabled veterans can deduct 100% of the assessed value of the principal residence (honorable discharge, 90+ days service). Lower/wartime ratings get fixed tax credits ($350/$250). Structure updated by 2026 legislation (HEA 1210). Effective rate ~0.84% (Tax Foundation/Census).

totally disabled 100 or TDIUfull (100% of assessed value deducted)

wartime service 10+$350 credit

age 62+ with 10+$250 credit

Full exemption at 100% P&T?

Yes

Effective property tax rate

0.84%

Source: https://www.in.gov/dva/divisions/training-and-services/disabled-veteran-property-tax-deduction/ · verified July 2026

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Indiana Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption

2026 rules · verified against Indiana's primary source

Indiana fully exempts the primary residence of a veteran rated 100% permanent & total (or paid at the 100% rate).

Who qualifies and how much

totally disabled 100 or TDIUfull (100% of assessed value deducted)

wartime service 10+$350 credit

age 62+ with 10+$250 credit

Full exemption at 100% P&T?

Yes

Effective property tax rate

0.84%

Source: https://www.in.gov/dva/divisions/training-and-services/disabled-veteran-property-tax-deduction/ · verified July 2026

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Chart Your Claim

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Presumptive Conditions Checker

PACT Act / Agent Orange / burn-pit eligibility

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Denial Letter Analyzer

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