Seniors, disabled should apply for property tax credits by Jan. 15

(OSGOOD, Ind.) – Seniors and disabled Indiana residents should apply for property tax credits by Jan. 15 to ensure they receive the benefits they are due. 

Blind and disabled Indiana residents are now eligible for the more generous $125 Blind/Disabled Credit, rather than the Blind/Disabled Deduction, and should apply by Jan. 15 even if they were previously receiving the deduction, in order to ensure there is no disruption in receiving it. 

Eligible Indiana residents can download the application form here or contact their local county auditor's office for assistance.

Indiana residents over 65 can download the one-page application for property tax credits here or contact their county auditor's office to receive an application.

Senate Enrolled Act 1 is expected to save homeowners more than $1B over the next three years. The Over 65 Deduction was switched to a more generous credit of $150, meaning all eligible property owners will experience savings even if their bill is at a property tax cap. 

SEA 1-2025 also expanded eligibility to help seniors who did not previously qualify for the Over 65 Circuit Breaker Credit, which prevents property tax liability on qualified homestead property from increasing more than 2% compared to prior year tax liability. Specifically, the law removed the assessed-value limit for a home to qualify, and it increased the income limit for the Circuit Breaker credit to $60,000 for individuals and $70,000 for couples.

Indiana residents over 65 are encouraged to apply for these credits before Jan. 15 in order to receive the credits beginning with property taxes paid in calendar year 2026, even if they were previously receiving the benefit, in order to ensure there is no disruption in receiving it.

Indiana residents with questions about the application process or their eligibility should contact their county auditor's office.