Boone County Auditor: the Disabled Veteran Deductions and the 2026 Credit Registration

The deductions and credits are the State's; see the Indiana entries on IC 6-1.1-12-14 (the totally disabled veteran deduction) and IC 6-1.1-51.3 (the 2026 credits) for the amounts, and the filing rule said once above: file State Form 12662 with the County Auditor by January 15, 2027 for taxes due in 2027 - the IDVA says State Form 51186 "is no longer used". What the county's Auditor publishes. The Auditor's FAQ page: "What are the most common property tax deductions available? Homestead, Supplemental Homestead, Geothermal, Solar Energy Systems and Devices, Over 65, Over 65 Circuit Breaker, Blind or Disabled, Totally Disabled Veteran and Veteran at least 62 with Disability of 10% or more. Taxpayers may claim these benefits by filing the appropriate applications with the Auditor's office." And the window: "With respect to real property, the application must be completed and dated in the calendar year for which the person wishes to obtain the deduction and filed with the county in the Auditor's office or postmarked on or before January 5th of the immediately succeeding calendar year." Questions go to the Auditor's office at 765-482-2940; the county's forms page carries the applications. The county's own registration notice. The July 14, 2026 release: "Indiana has changed the way property tax benefits are provided to disabled veterans and qualifying surviving spouses. Anyone currently receiving a Disabled Veteran Property Tax Deduction, as well as new applicants, must register for the new property tax credit program to continue receiving benefits." Boone County Veterans Service Officer Michael Spidel: "The new law is confusing for many people ... We're here to help determine eligibility, complete the required paperwork, and make sure everything is submitted correctly." The release: "Veterans should bring their annual U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs benefits letter showing their current service-connected disability rating. The Veterans Service Office will complete State Form 51186 with the veteran and forward the completed application to the Boone County Auditor's Office. Registration is open July 1 through December 30, 2026, and approved benefits will first appear on 2027 property tax bills." Its tiers: "A 100% property tax deduction for veterans with a 100% VA service-connected disability rating or Individual Unemployability (IU). Annual property tax credits ranging from $250 to $600 for veterans meeting various combinations of disability rating, wartime service, and age requirements." Qualifying surviving spouses "may also be eligible if the veteran met the eligibility requirements at the time of death and the surviving spouse owns or is purchasing the property". The release's form name is the one the State corrected - the DLGF's filing rule is State Form 12662 by January 15, 2027, which is what the Auditor's office takes. Where. Boone County Auditor, Boone County Courthouse, 201 Courthouse Square, Lebanon, IN 46052; (765) 482-2940; Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Auditor is Debbie Crum.