Indiana Over-65 Property Tax Deduction
Lake County Auditor / Indiana Department of Revenue
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Indiana Over-65 Property Tax Deduction in its Merrillville, IN research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
Indiana property tax deduction for homeowners age 65 or older. Reduces assessed valuation by up to $14,000, lowering property tax bill. Must be applied for through Lake County Auditor by December 31.
Estimated annual tax savings from $14,000 assessed value reduction
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Key Details
- Property tax deduction for seniors 65+
- Up to $14,000 reduction in assessed value
- Must be owner-occupied primary residence
- Apply through Lake County Auditor by Dec 31
- No income restrictions
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: Must file by December 31 annually
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for Indiana Over-65 Property Tax Deduction in Merrillville, IN?
The Grant Map record states: Up to $14,000 assessed value deduction. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for Indiana Over-65 Property Tax Deduction in Merrillville?
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 Merrillville, IN?
Confirm the application route directly with Lake County Auditor / Indiana Department of Revenue; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call (219) 755-3070. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator. Deadline: Must file by December 31 annually.
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