(Indianapolis, IN) - Seniors, and hoosiers who are blind and disabled should apply for property tax credits by January 15 to ensure they receive the benefits they are due.  That’s according to State Senator Mike Bohacek (R-Michiana Shores).

 

Blind and disabled Hoosiers are now eligible for the more generous Blind/Disabled Credit, rather than the Blind/Disabled Deduction, and should apply even if they were previously receiving the deduction.

 

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

 

Due to historic property tax relief last year, Bohacek said the Over 65 Deduction was switched to a more generous Over 65 Credit of $150.

 

Bohacek said Hoosiers if they receive one of these credits in a particular year and become ineligible for the credit in the following year, they must notify the auditor of the county in which the homestead is located no later than 60 days after the individual becomes ineligible.

 

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