Deductions for real property located in enterprise zones

# (1)

an obsolescence depreciation adjustment for either functional obsolescence or economic obsolescence was allowed for the property for property taxes assessed in the year preceding the year in which the owner purchased the property;

# (2)

the property owner submits an application requesting the deduction to the fiscal body of the county in which the property is located; and

# (3)

the fiscal body of the county approves the deduction.

(c) If a county fiscal body approves a deduction under this section, it must notify the county auditor of the approval of the deduction.

(d) A deduction may be claimed under this section for not more than four (4) years. The amount of the deduction under this section equals:

(1) the amount of the obsolescence depreciation adjustment for either functional

obsolescence or economic obsolescence that was allowed for the property for property taxes assessed in the year preceding the year in which the owner purchased the property; multiplied by

(2) the following percentages:

(A) One hundred percent (100%), for property taxes assessed in the year in which the owner purchased the property.

(B) Seventy-five percent (75%), for property taxes assessed in the year after the year in which the owner purchased the property.

(C) Fifty percent (50%), for property taxes assessed in the second year after the year in which the owner purchased the property.

(D) Twenty-five percent (25%), for property taxes assessed in the third year after the year in which the owner purchased the property.

(e) This section applies only to property taxes imposed for an assessment date before January 1, 2025.

(f) This section expires January 1, 2027.
As added by P.L.198-2001, SEC.37. Amended by P.L.68-2025, SEC.47.