Indiana Over-65 Property Tax Deduction
Huntington County Auditor / Indiana Department of Revenue
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Indiana Over-65 Property Tax Deduction in its Huntington, IN research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
Property tax deduction for Indiana residents age 65 or older who own and occupy their primary residence. Reduces assessed value by up to half the assessed value or $14,000, whichever is less, resulting in lower property taxes.
Tax savings depend on your home's assessed value and local tax rate
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Key Details
- Property tax deduction for homeowners 65+
- Reduces assessed value up to $14,000
- Must own and occupy as primary residence
- No income requirement
- Apply with Huntington County Auditor by December 31
How to Apply
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Your application paperwork
Form to file: Application for Senior Citizen Property Tax Benefits (State Form 43708)
Indiana gives homeowners age 65 and older a property tax deduction (the lesser of half the assessed value or 14,000 dollars) when their income and the home's assessed value are within the limits. You file the Senior Citizen Property Tax Benefits application (State Form 43708) once with your county auditor and do not reapply each year.
Steps to apply
- Confirm you are 65 or older by December 31 of the year before the claim and meet the income limit (60,000 dollars single, 70,000 dollars joint) and assessed-value cap.
- Get State Form 43708, Application for Senior Citizen Property Tax Benefits, from the Indiana DLGF.
- Complete the form with your ownership, age, and income information.
- File it with your county auditor in person or by mail by the January 15 deadline to apply to that year's bill.
Documents you will likely need
- Proof of age (65 or older).
- Proof you own and occupy the home.
- Your adjusted gross income for the relevant year.
- The completed State Form 43708.
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Applications due by December 31 annually
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for Indiana Over-65 Property Tax Deduction in Huntington, IN?
The Grant Map record states: Reduces assessed value up to $14,000. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for Indiana Over-65 Property Tax Deduction in Huntington?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It also carries a no-income-limit tag. It carries a senior-related tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for Indiana Over-65 Property Tax Deduction in Huntington, IN?
Confirm the application route directly with Huntington County Auditor / Indiana Department of Revenue; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call (260) 358-4824. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator. Deadline: Applications due by December 31 annually.
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