Indiana Over-65 Property Tax Deduction

Bartholomew County Auditor

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Listed amount: Up to $12,480 assessed value deduction

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About This Program

The Grant Map catalogs Indiana Over-65 Property Tax Deduction in its Columbus, IN research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.

Indiana residents age 65 or older may claim a deduction of up to $12,480 from the assessed value of their homestead, reducing property tax liability. No income limit. Must file with Bartholomew County Auditor by December 31 each year to receive deduction for the following year.

Deduction reduces assessed value, resulting in lower property tax bill

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Key Details

Reduces assessed value by up to $12,480 for seniors 65+
No income requirement
Must be homestead property in Indiana
File by December 31 each year with County Auditor
Reduces annual property tax liability

How to Apply

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Verified form to review: 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.

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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.

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Program phone: (812) 379-1520

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Deadline: File by December 31 annually

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Frequently asked questions

What amount is listed for Indiana Over-65 Property Tax Deduction in Columbus, IN?

The Grant Map record states: Up to $12,480 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 Columbus?

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 Columbus, IN?

Confirm the application route directly with Bartholomew County Auditor; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call (812) 379-1520. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator. Deadline: File by December 31 annually.

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