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County Assessor Kevin Gardner: Senate Bill 1 change has left an estimated 1,088 Vigo County disabled taxpayers facing higher bills

Vigo County Council · May 7, 2026
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At a Vigo County Council meeting, County Assessor Kevin Gardner said a change under Indiana Senate Bill 1 converted a prior $12,480 deduction for disabled taxpayers into a $125 credit, producing larger tax liabilities for an estimated 1,088 county residents; he said no relief will come this year.

Kevin Gardner, Vigo County Assessor, told the Vigo County Council that changes made by Indiana Senate Bill 1 have increased property-tax liabilities for many residents receiving disability benefits.

Gardner said the state replaced a prior deduction with a credit and explained how the calculation differs. "Used to, they got a deduction of 12,480. Now, it's just a credit," he told the council, adding, "Now, you're getting $125." He described the mechanics: the tax…

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