The governor ceremonially signed into law a measure authored by State Representative Craig Snow on May 29 to expand property tax relief for Indiana veterans, particularly those who have sustained total disabilities during their service.
House Enrolled Act 1210 increases the property tax deduction for veterans with total disabilities to cover 100% of the assessed value of their real property, replacing the previous $14,000 deduction. Under this new law, qualified disabled veterans will not owe property tax on their primary residence. The legislation also converts several existing veteran property tax deductions into credits applied directly to local property tax liability starting with taxes imposed for the 2026 assessment year.
“It’s imperative that we provide tax relief for veterans who protected our state and country, especially those who were injured during their service,” said Craig Snow, vice chair of the House Ways and Means Committee. “This new law will help ensure more of our Hoosier heroes aren’t burdened by costs when it comes to their homes.”
The law broadens opportunities for other veterans as well through new and expanded credits. Veterans with a 100% disability rating can deduct the full assessed value of their home without a cap. Additionally, there are new stackable credits: a $250 credit is available for partially disabled veterans aged 62 or older with at least a 10% disability rating, and a $350 credit is provided for those who served during wartime.
Veterans previously eligible for deductions will now receive credits applied directly to their local property taxes under these changes. The provisions take effect beginning with the 2026 assessment date. Snow estimates that this legislation will deliver approximately $46.2 million in additional statewide tax relief starting with taxes payable in 2027.
