Lake County · Indiana
Lake County homestead exemption
In Lake County, you apply for the homestead exemption with the Lake County Auditor, Deduction Department; the deadline is January 15 (state deadline).
- Office
- Lake County Auditor, Deduction Department
- Deadline
- January 15Statewide deadline
- State exemption
- $40,000 off assessed value
- Renewal
- Renews automaticallyStatewide rule
The Lake County Auditor says to file on or before December 31 of the year you are applying for, so the deduction is credited on the next year's taxes.
Refile after a refinance or any deed change. The property address must match your Indiana driver's license or state ID.
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Local homestead amounts in Lake County
No county-specific amounts are in our data. The statewide amounts on the Indiana page apply.
How to check if you already have it
Only the homestead deduction can be filed online, with ID verification and a non-refundable $5.50 convenience fee. You can also file in person or by mail at Building A, 2nd Floor, 2293 N. Main Street, Crown Point.
Indiana rules that apply here
- You own (or are buying under a recorded contract) the home and use it as your principal residence
- You own it on the January 1 assessment date, or on a later date in the same year when you file
- Covers the dwelling, garage, up to one acre of land and limited residential yard structures
Full Indiana homestead guide: amounts, senior and veteran exemptions, late filing and portability.
Sources
- Deduction Filing Request · Lake County Auditor
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