46 articles tagged with "indiana".
Property Taxes6 min read
Lawmakers say SEA 1 lowered 2026 bills for two-thirds of Indiana homeowners. If yours rose, one of four structural reasons — caps, referendums, AV jumps, classification.
Property Taxes6 min read
SEA 1's revenue squeeze is sending a wave of Indiana school districts to the November 3, 2026 ballot. The verified list, the new one-shot rule, and pass-rate context.
Property Taxes6 min read
SEA 1 lets counties adopt a local income tax of up to 0.3% in 2026-27 solely to reduce homestead property tax bills. How it works — and why it isn't the replacement LIT.
Real Estate Investing6 min read
Short-term renting your Indiana home can cost you the homestead deduction and shift you from the 1% cap toward 2% or 3%. The rules, how assessors find STRs, and the fix.
How-To Guides7 min read
Selling a home with a Form 130 appeal pending: whether the appeal survives closing, who receives the refund, purchase agreement language, and what buyers should verify.
Property Taxes6 min read
How Indiana nonprofits and churches claim exemption under IC 6-1.1-10: the ownership-occupancy-use test, Form 136's April 1 deadline, and partial-use math.
How-To Guides6 min read
How Indiana assesses an accessory dwelling unit: the permit-to-assessor pipeline, homestead treatment, and the 1% vs 2% cap split when you rent the ADU out.
How-To Guides7 min read
Indiana taxes mobile homes on two tracks: annually assessed personal property on rented land or real property on owned land. Due dates, moving permits, deductions.
How-To Guides6 min read
How Indiana's correction-of-error appeal works under IC 6-1.1-15-1.1: which errors qualify, the three-year window, the form to file, and what never qualifies.
How-To Guides6 min read
Moving to Indiana? How the 1%/2%/3% property tax caps compare to Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky, and Michigan, the homestead filing deadline, and the escrow gotcha.
Property Taxes8 min read
Indiana SB1 removed the 30% minimum-value floor on new business personal property placed in service on or after Jan 1, 2025. Here's how it lowers BPP assessed value over time.
Property Taxes7 min read
SB1 created a new deduction for Indiana rental and agricultural property, starting near 6% of AV in 2026 and rising to roughly 33.4% by 2031, applied automatically by the auditor.
Property Taxes7 min read
Indiana's May 10 installment came and went. If you didn't file your Form 130 before the first installment, the appeal-payment protection isn't available — but you still have options through the rest of 2026.
Property Taxes6 min read
Indiana counties had a year to decide whether to impose SB 1's replacement LIT. As of mid-2026, the patterns are clear: urban counties imposed, rural counties largely declined, mid-sized counties split. Here's the scoreboard.
Agriculture7 min read
SB 1 cut Indiana's farmland base rate for two years, saving $116M statewide. But the productivity index, soil ratings, and influence factors still drive your individual parcel's AV. Here are the appeal tactics that work for 2026.
Property Taxes7 min read
Indiana's May 2026 primary featured several school referendums on the ballot. With SB 1's levy freeze constraining operating revenue, referendums are now the primary path to growth — here's the results and what they mean for tax bills.
Market Reports7 min read
Indiana has become a major data center destination — LEAP, Amazon's New Carlisle campus, and several smaller hyperscaler builds. The assessment treatment of these facilities is novel and politically contested. Here's where it stands in 2026.
Property Taxes6 min read
Indiana eliminated the property tax mortgage deduction in 2023, and SB 1 made the replacement supplemental deduction permanent. For homeowners still seeing 'mortgage deduction' on old paperwork, here's what changed and what to look for in 2026.
How-To Guides7 min read
Indiana counties go through cyclical reassessment on a rotating 4-year schedule. Roughly 23 counties cycle in 2027. If yours is one, here's what to expect and how to prepare your parcel record now.
Property Taxes6 min read
The Indiana Legislative Council has assigned the Fiscal Policy Committee to study the property tax assessment process before the 2027 session. Here's what the committee is examining and which proposals are most likely to advance.
How-To Guides8 min read
Comparable sales evidence wins or loses most Indiana property tax appeals. PTABOA hearing officers apply specific rules on recency, comparability, and adjustment methodology. Here's what they accept and what they reject.
Property Taxes7 min read
When you build a new home or addition in Indiana, the assessment timing matters. A January 2025 finish hits the 2025 AV; a December 2025 finish lands on the 2026 roll. Here's how the timing works and how to plan around it.
How-To Guides5 min read
Your 2026 Indiana property tax bill is due May 10, but the appeal deadline is June 15. File Form 130 on time and Indiana Code 6-1.1-15-10 lets you pay on the prior year's assessment while your appeal is pending. Here's exactly how to trigger the protection.
Property Taxes6 min read
Indiana 2026 Form 11 assessment notices mail April 28. You have until June 15 to appeal. Here's exactly what to check, how to evaluate it, and when to file Form 130.
Property Taxes6 min read
Indiana's spring 2026 tax bills include a new 10% homestead credit capped at $300. Here's who qualifies automatically, where it appears on your bill, and the math on a sample home.
How-To Guides8 min read
Indiana's constitutional property tax caps limit your bill to 1%, 2%, or 3% of gross AV depending on property type. Here's how each tier works and when the cap binds.
Market Reports6 min read
Indiana home prices rose 4% YoY to $273,400 in March 2026 with inventory up 5.5%. Indianapolis ranks #4 NAR top market. Here's what it means for your assessment.
Real Estate Investing8 min read
How Indiana counties sell tax-delinquent properties. Certificate sales, commissioner's sales, the 1-year redemption period, 10% guaranteed return, and the practical risks investors face.
Data & Analytics8 min read
Statewide gross assessed values jumped 12% from 2024 to 2025. Commercial property led at +16%, followed by industrial at +15.6% and residential at +10.4%. Here's the county-level breakdown and what it means for tax bills.
How-To Guides8 min read
Your Indiana property tax bill contains more than just the amount due. Learn what every line means — gross assessed value, deductions, net assessed value, tax rate, credits, and circuit breaker caps — so you can verify you're paying the right amount.
Property Taxes6 min read
SB 1 converts Indiana's over-65 and disabled property tax deductions into dollar credits with expanded eligibility. Here's what changes, who benefits, and how to verify your county applies the new rules.
Market Reports6 min read
Marion County added roughly $2 billion in assessed value to apartment complexes in 2026 after DLGF increased base rates. Appeal deadline is June 15. Here's what changed and what to do about it.
Property Taxes6 min read
Indiana's SB 1 is the biggest property tax reform in years. New 10% homestead credit, increased supplemental deduction, levy freeze, and expanded senior benefits — here's what it means for your tax bill.
Market Reports5 min read
Complete ranking of property tax rates for all 92 Indiana counties in 2026. See how your county compares and learn what drives rate differences across the state.
Data & Analytics5 min read
Which Indiana counties have the least accurate property assessments? We analyze assessment equity data across all 92 counties to identify where homeowners are most likely to be over-assessed.
Market Reports4 min read
Which Indiana counties are seeing the biggest increases in property values? Data-driven analysis of assessment growth across all 92 counties and what it means for buyers, sellers, and investors.
Property Taxes5 min read
Complete guide to Indiana's homestead deduction. How to apply, eligibility requirements, the $48,000 standard deduction, supplemental deduction, and how much you can save.
Property Taxes5 min read
Indiana property tax payment due dates for 2026. Spring and fall installment deadlines, late payment penalties, where to pay, and what happens if you miss a deadline.
Real Estate Investing5 min read
Data-driven guide to buying rental property in Indiana. County-level cap rates, price-to-rent ratios, cash flow analysis, and where to find the best investment opportunities.
Agriculture5 min read
What does farmland cost in Indiana? County-by-county analysis of farmland prices per acre, soil quality factors, and what drives value differences across the state.
Property Taxes4 min read
Everything you need to know about how Indiana assesses property for tax purposes. Market-value-in-use standard, assessment timeline, and how to check if your property is fairly assessed.
Insurance5 min read
What factors determine property insurance premiums in Indiana? Building characteristics, flood zones, tornado corridors, and how risk varies by county and region.
Data & Analytics6 min read
The Coefficient of Dispersion (COD) measures how fairly your county assesses property. Learn what COD scores mean, IAAO standards, and why assessment equity matters for property tax fairness.
Property Taxes4 min read
How to appeal your Indiana property tax assessment in 2026. Form 130 filing deadlines, evidence requirements, PTABOA procedures, and tips for a successful appeal.
Property Taxes7 min read
Every property tax deduction and exemption available in Indiana. Homestead, mortgage, senior, veteran, disabled, solar, nonprofit, and more — with eligibility, amounts, and how to apply.
Agriculture3 min read
Analysis of Indiana farmland values and agricultural property trends for 2026. County-by-county data, soil quality factors, and transition zone detection.