The deduction is either one half of your assessed valuation or $3,000, whichever is less. A person owning more than one property may not receive mortgage deductions totaling more than $3,000.

General Instructions for All Deductions 
You may file for your deduction at anytime through December 31 the year before taxes are due. 

IMPORTANT REMINDER: If you refinance your mortgage, you need to re-file your Mortgage deduction.

The Auditor's office encourages you to complete the application online, but you may also complete it in person. The Auditor's Office is located in the City-County Building, I E. Main Street, Room 102. The office is open from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday. You can reach a customer service representative by calling (260) 449-7241.

How to Submit the Application Online
In order to submit the application online you must have the following:

• A personal e-mail address.

If you meet this requirement, you can access the application as follows:

• Follow the link below to access the application.
• Complete the form by typing directly into the application. Use the tab button to move to the next field and press the mouse button or space bar to select a checkbox field.
• Double-check the information that you typed to make sure it's correct. Ensure you have entered your personal e-mail address. Read through the signature statement and acknowledge your acceptance of it by typing your name.
• Press the Submit button to send your deduction form.
• You will be sent a confirmation email when your application is received in the Auditor's office. Please allow one to two days for this process.

Access the Online Application