Gov. Braun Delivers Major Wins for Indiana Veterans on Jobs, Housing and Affordability

Indiana Governor Mike Braun has secured several victories for Indiana's veterans during his first two years in office. Through targeted investments, property tax relief and new workforce initiatives, Gov. Braun is helping veterans save money, secure housing and put their military experience to work in high-demand careers. 
 
“In Indiana, our commitment to veterans doesn't start or end on Veterans Day. Since taking office, I've made it a priority to honor their service through action. At the heart of those actions is making life more affordable for veterans by lowering property taxes, helping them find good paying jobs and ensuring they have support when they need it.” — Governor Mike Braun 
 
Affordability: 
 
Earlier this year, Gov. Braun signed legislation eliminating property taxes on the primary residences of totally disabled veterans. The legislation also removed the assessed value cap making more than 50,000 additional veterans with a disability rating of at least 10% and surviving spouses eligible for property tax credits. These credits can be combined with other eligible credits, allowing Hoosier veterans to receive greater overall property tax relief. 
 
Veterans seeking assistance with applications or questions about eligibility can visit in.gov/dva to connect with their county veteran service officer. 
 
Housing: 
 
Under Gov. Braun’s leadership, Indiana has doubled the resources allocated to nonprofits supporting Hoosier veterans, strengthening efforts to prevent homelessness and connect veterans with essential services. 
 
According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s most recent annual assessment, veteran homelessness in Indiana declined 18.7% from 2024 to 2025, the second-largest percentage decrease among all states. 
 
In addition to the Governor’s property tax relief efforts, Indiana’s Military Family Relief Fund provides eligible veterans and their families facing financial hardship with assistance for essential household expenses, helping them maintain financial stability. 
 
Workforce Development: 
 
Indiana continues to deliver strong employment outcomes for veterans, with a veteran unemployment rate of just 1.7%, compared to the national average of 3.5%. Gov. Braun is building on that progress by expanding career pathways, connecting veterans with employers and helping military-connected Hoosiers put their skills to work. 
 
At Gov. Braun’s direction, Indiana joined the Even Exchange Program, allowing qualified military drivers to waive the commercial driver’s license knowledge test. Combined with the existing military skills test waiver, the program gives eligible service members and veterans a faster, more direct path to civilian trucking careers. 
 
Indiana’s Jobs for Veterans State Grants program continues to exceed its employment service goals, providing specialized career assistance to veterans and helping employers connect with qualified workers. 
 
In fiscal year 2026, the program’s Local Veterans’ Employment Representatives provided nearly 7,000 business services to more than 1,700 Indiana businesses. Disabled Veterans’ Outreach Program specialists also provided case management to 697 eligible veterans and spouses, more than 65% of whom exited the program into employment. 
 
Veterans seeking employment can visit a WorkOne career center for assistance with job searches, resumes, training and referrals. Employers can also connect with WorkOne to learn more about hiring veterans. 
 
This fall, Gov. Braun announced Pass the Guidon: Veteran ETA Cohort, a new program preparing veterans and military-connected leaders to purchase, operate and grow existing Indiana businesses. The program advances the Governor's Keep IN initiative that helps keep Hoosier businesses, jobs, and talent anchored in Indiana.