Beyond your federal VA disability compensation, Indiana offers its own benefits for veterans — property tax, education, vehicle, recreation. Here's what Indiana veterans can claim, who qualifies, and how to apply.
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Indiana SIGNIFICANTLY revamped disabled veteran property tax relief in 2025 — converting the prior $24,960/$14,000 deduction into a tax credit on the final bill. As of 2026: veterans rated 100% service-connected disabled (or TDIU) receive a 100% credit on property taxes for their primary residence with NO home value cap (the prior $240,000 cap was removed). Veterans with at least 10% rating who served during wartime continue to qualify for the $24,960 deduction (assessed value cap $240,000 still applies to that program). Both surviving spouses qualify under specific conditions. File with the county auditor.
How to claim: File at county auditor with DD-214 + current VA disability award letter
Indiana CVO program provides up to 100% of tuition + mandatory fees at Indiana PUBLIC colleges/universities for biological/adopted (NOT step-)children of disabled veterans or Purple Heart recipients. Up to 124 semester credit-hours at the undergraduate resident rate over 8 academic years. Eligibility: veteran-parent listed Indiana as home of record at enlistment OR child resided in Indiana 5+ years before applying; child must apply before age 33. Funded by state appropriation — coverage percentage can be reduced if funds run short. Step-children NOT eligible.
How to claim: Apply through ScholarTrack; eligibility determined by Indiana DVA
Free Indiana disabled veteran (DV) license plate for veterans with a service-connected disability (any rating that qualifies for VA-issued disability license per BMV). Free annual registration on one vehicle.
How to claim: Apply at BMV
Indiana disabled veterans with VA-rated service-connected disability receive a free Golden Hoosier Passport / Annual Park Permit equivalent for state park entry. Apply at any Indiana DNR property.
How to claim: Request at state park entrance
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Indiana offers veteran benefits across property tax, education, vehicle, recreation. Highlights include Disabled Veteran Property Tax Credit (HB1001 / 2025 reform), Children of Disabled Veterans (CVO) Tuition Exemption, Free License Plate. Eligibility varies — some benefits require a VA disability rating, 100% P&T status, or combat service.
Indiana SIGNIFICANTLY revamped disabled veteran property tax relief in 2025 — converting the prior $24,960/$14,000 deduction into a tax credit on the final bill. As of 2026: veterans rated 100% service-connected disabled (or TDIU) receive a 100% credit on property taxes for their primary residence w
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