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2009 Mobile Home Exemptions
The mobile home property tax exemption deadline is Tuesday, March 31, 2009.
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2008 pay 2009 Tax Exemptions
The property tax exemption deadline is December 31, 2008. To be eligible for these deductions in 2009, persons must be the owner of their primary residence as of December 31, 2008.
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2008 Taxes Pay 2009 Property Tax Deductions
The Deductions on SDF and Other Deductions charts are both printable in the Adobe Acrobat (pdf) format. These charts were made avaialble by the DLGF on the Sales Disclosure Form (SDF).
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Assessed Value / Exemption :
Note: With the legislative changes made in the 2008 session, the DLGF has made some exemptions (such as the homestead) available to file on the Sales Disclosure Form (SDF). These and all other exemptions can also be filed in the Auditor's Office. If you would like an exemption mailed to you, please call 435-5302 and make the request.
2008 Pay 2009 - Real Estate
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Homestead Deductions (Up to $45,000 if residential assessed value is 75,000 or over / 60% of residential assessed value if under 75,000) Must reside on the property and own by December 31, 2008. Exemption amount dependent on assessment. Will also receive a percentage credit on gross taxes. (Percentage varies from year to year.) Click here for additional information and examples.
Mortgage Exemption ($3,000) Must own as of December 31, 2008. If you re-finance, you must refile. Mortgage must be recorded before filing for exemption.
Over 65 Exemption ($12,480) Must be over 65 years of age by December 31 of the year preceding filing for application; was the owner or contract buyer of the property for at least one year prior to claiming the deduction,and total adjusted gross income less than $25,000, when combined with that of his or her spouse and any individual with whom he or she shares ownership; reside on property. Assessed value on residential property not to exceed $182,430.
Blind or Disabled ($12,480) Taxable gross income under $17,000; proof of blindness or disability; reside on property.
$12,480) Veterans Disability and World War I $18,720) and Spouses Exemptions - vary in $24,960) eligibility; ask about them.
There are also solar, wind power and rehabilitation exemptions and if property is an economic revitalization area, you may be entitled to the balance of an abatement; so come to the Vanderburgh County Auditor's office and have the abatement transferred to your name. ALL EXEMPTIONS MUST BE FILED BY DECEMBER 31st to receive the benefit for the following tax year. To be eligible for the deduction in 2009, persons must be the owner of their primary residence as of December 31, 2008. You will be given a receipt when you file and it is strongly suggested that you keep that receipt for your records.
Taxes are billed on the previous year; so if you are allowed taxes in your closing statement, request the tax bill from the Vanderburgh County Treasurer's office (435-5248) to be sent to you.
Assessed Value / Exemption :
2009 Pay 2009 - Mobile or Manufactured Home
(Not assessed as real property)
60% of residential assessed value up to $45,000) Homestead Deductions - Must reside in the Mobile Home, own by March 31, 2009 and be listed on the Mobile Home title. Will also receive a percentage credit on gross taxes. (Percentage varies from year to year.) Click here for more information and examples.
$3000) Mortgage Exemption - Must own and be listed on title as of March 31, if you re-finance, you must refile. Bring proof of Mortgage/ Loan.
$12,480) Over 65 Exemption - Must be over 65 years of age by December 31 of the year preceding filing for application; was the owner or contract buyer of the Mobile Home for at least one year prior to claiming the deduction,and total adjusted gross income less than $25,000, when combined with that of his or her spouse and any individual with whom he or she shares ownership; reside in Mobile Home. Assessed value on residential property not to exceed $182,430.
$12,480) Blind or Disabled - Taxable gross income under $17,000; proof of blindness or disability; reside in Mobile Home.
$12,480) Veterans Disability and World War I $18,720) and Spouses Exemptions - vary in $24,960) eligibility; ask about them.
Mobile Homes may receive all exemptions if all requirements are met. Exemption amount cannot exceed one-half of the assessed amount. They are assessed on January 15 and billed in the same year. Exemptions for Mobile Homes must be filed by March 31, 2009. You will be given a receipt and it is strongly suggested that you keep that receipt for your records.
In 2008, Property Taxes are due June 6 and November 10 in semi-annual installments and receive a 5 percent penalty 30 days after deadline. Taxes past due over 30 days receive a 10 percent penalty. 2007 pay 2008 tax bills will hopefully be mailed out at the end of May. According to State statute, the Spring installment will be due 15 days after it is mailed.
Congratulations on your new home and if this is your first purchase in Vanderburgh County, welcome!!! I hope the above information is helpful to you. If my staff or I can be of further assistance, please don't hesitate to call our exemption department at 435-5293.
