Hancock County Auditor: Disabled Veteran Property Tax Benefits

The benefits are the State's; see the Indiana entries on the 100 percent deduction for totally disabled veterans and on the $350 and $250 credits. The Auditor's notice. "In 2026, the Indiana General Assembly passed House Bill 1210, expanding property tax relief for veterans who are 100% service‑connected disabled ... Please note that the application process has changed; even if you previously received a disabled veteran deduction, you must submit a new application with documentation verifying your disability rating. Applications submitted by December 31, 2026, may qualify for benefits beginning with the 2026 payable 2027 tax cycle." Its forms list asks for "Proof of disability rating from the VA" with a disabled veteran credit or deduction, and the Assessor's page sends every veteran deduction question to the Auditor. The filing. File State Form 12662 with the County Auditor by January 15, 2027 for taxes due in 2027; a totally disabled veteran who had the old $14,000 deduction must file again to get the new 100% deduction, or the county applies only the $250 credit. The Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs says State Form 51186 "is no longer used", and the service officer can complete the form's Section VIII certificate. See the Indiana entries on the 100 percent deduction and the $350 and $250 credits. The county's December 31 date is earlier than the State's; filing by December 31 meets both. The Veterans Service Office (317-462-8767) can complete the form's Section VIII certificate. Where. Hancock County Auditor, 111 American Legion Place, Suite 217, Greenfield, IN 46140; 317-477-1105; weekdays 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.