Indiana Homestead Standard Deduction
Indiana Department of Local Government Finance
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Indiana Homestead Standard Deduction in its Zionsville, IN research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
Automatic 60% reduction in assessed value for owner-occupied primary residences in Indiana. Reduces the taxable value of your homestead, lowering your annual property tax bill. Must be your principal place of residence as of January 1 of the tax year.
Tax savings based on median Zionsville home value and typical tax rate
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Record set last reviewed 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.
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Key Details
- 60% assessed value reduction for primary residence
- Available to all Indiana homeowners
- No income restrictions
- Must file once; automatically renewed
- Applies only to owner-occupied homes
How to Apply
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Your application paperwork
Form to file: Claim for Homestead Property Tax Standard / Supplemental Deduction (State Form 5473 / HC10)
The Homestead Standard Deduction lowers the taxable assessed value of the Indiana home you own and occupy as your principal residence, and it unlocks an additional supplemental deduction. You file the homestead claim (State Form 5473, the HC10) once with your county auditor and do not reapply each year.
Steps to apply
- Confirm you own and occupy the Indiana home as your principal place of residence and do not claim a homestead elsewhere.
- Get the Homestead Deduction claim form (State Form 5473 / HC10) from the Indiana DLGF.
- Complete it with the property and owner information, including the last five digits of the owner's ID.
- File it with your county auditor by the December 31 deadline to apply to the next year's bill.
Documents you will likely need
- Proof you own and occupy the home as your principal residence.
- The owner's Social Security number and driver license or state ID (last digits) as the form requires.
- The property's parcel or key number.
- The completed homestead claim form.
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: File with County Auditor by appropriate deadline
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for Indiana Homestead Standard Deduction in Zionsville, IN?
The Grant Map record states: Up to 60% assessed value reduction. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for Indiana Homestead Standard Deduction in Zionsville?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It also carries a no-income-limit tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for Indiana Homestead Standard Deduction in Zionsville, IN?
Confirm the application route directly with Indiana Department of Local Government Finance; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call (765) 482-3910. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.
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