(La Porte County, IN) - December 31st is the deadline for La Porte County property owners to file for property tax exemptions.

 

La Porte County Auditor Tim Stabosz said the homestead exemption is, by far, sought the most as it provides taxpayers with a deduction for the use of a property as their primary residence.

 

He said a homestead exemption must be reapplied for if there have been changes on the deed to a parcel.

 

“We want everyone to be aware of, and receive, the deductions that the law provides for,” he said.

 

Stabosz said the other 4 most commonly used deductions are the over 65, blind or disabled, veteran disability, and solar/wind/geothermal deductions.

 

To receive the over-65 deduction, single individuals must have an adjusted gross income of $32,610 or less, and for married couples, it must be $43,480 or less.  

 

Anyone with questions or needing more information is asked to contact the La Porte County Auditor’s office at (219) 326-6808 Ext. 2004, or visit the auditor’s office Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

 

People can also email Stabosz at tstabosz@laporteco.in.gov.