Indiana · Property tax exemptions for people with disabilities · Updated Oct 2026
Indiana property tax exemptions for people with disabilities (2026)
Every statewide property tax break in Indiana that our guide lists for homeowners with a disability, including senior breaks that also cover people with disabilities. What each is worth, who qualifies, the deadline and how to apply.
Short answer
The main property tax break for people with disabilities in Indiana is the Blind or Disabled Credit. $125 off your property tax bill (replaced the old blind/disabled deduction starting with 2026 bills).
- Worth
- $125 off your property tax bill
- Income limit
- None listed in our sources
- Deadline
- January 15
Property tax breaks for people with disabilities in Indiana
DisabilityBlind or Disabled Credit
$125 off your property tax bill (replaced the old blind/disabled deduction starting with 2026 bills). No income limit.
- Who qualifies
- You are blind or disabled (unable to work because of an impairment expected to last at least 12 months), own or are buying the home under recorded contract, and live in it.
- How to apply
- File State Form 43710 with the county auditor. Proof of blindness: state agency records or a statement from a licensed eye physician or optometrist. Proof of disability: Social Security disability eligibility, or a physician's exam under SSA standards.
- Deadline
- January 15 of the year taxes are first due.
- Renewal
- One-time unless your status changes.
- Law
- IC 6-1.1-51.3-2
Source: official page
How to apply, step by step
- File State Form 43710 with the county auditor.
- Proof of blindness: state agency records or a statement from a licensed eye physician or optometrist.
- Proof of disability: Social Security disability eligibility, or a physician's exam under SSA standards.
Form: Blind/Disabled Credit Form (State Form 43710)
Deadline: January 15 of the year taxes are first due.
Renewal: One-time unless your status changes.
Savings estimate for Indiana
None of these breaks is one fixed dollar amount taken off your home's value, so we can't estimate the savings here. What each one is worth is on its card above.
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Document checklist for Indiana
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Questions about people with disabilities property tax breaks in Indiana
Who qualifies for property tax breaks for people with disabilities in Indiana?
Blind or Disabled Credit: You are blind or disabled (unable to work because of an impairment expected to last at least 12 months), own or are buying the home under recorded contract, and live in it.
Is there an income limit for people with disabilities' property tax breaks in Indiana?
Our sources list no income limit for any of these breaks.
When is the deadline for people with disabilities to apply in Indiana?
Blind or Disabled Credit: January 15 of the year taxes are first due.
Do people with disabilities have to reapply every year in Indiana?
Blind or Disabled Credit: One-time unless your status changes.
Where do people with disabilities apply for property tax breaks in Indiana?
Your county auditor approves property tax deductions and credits. You file with the auditor of the county where the home is; the Department of Local Government Finance (DLGF) writes the forms. For the Blind or Disabled Credit: File State Form 43710 with the county auditor.
SourcesLast checked: Oct 2026.