50 articles tagged with "property tax".
How-To Guides4 min read
On an Indiana land contract the buyer typically pays the property taxes — but gets the homestead deduction only if the contract is recorded and meets statutory requirements. Here's how to avoid paying double.
Property Taxes6 min read
The full SEA 1 homestead schedule for Indiana: standard deduction phase-out, supplemental phase-in, and worked examples for every pay year to 2031.
Property Taxes6 min read
Indiana Republicans added property tax elimination to the party platform in June 2026. The players, the replacement-revenue math, and realistic 2027 odds.
Property Taxes7 min read
The Indiana Tax Court's Kohl's decision ends automatic appraisal wins. How burden of proof works in Indiana assessment appeals and what evidence carries it.
Property Taxes7 min read
About 40% of Marion County assessment appeals succeeded in 2024, yet only 2-3% of homeowners filed. A decision framework for when the odds favor an appeal.
Property Taxes7 min read
Lost at your county PTABOA? Here's how to escalate to the Indiana Board of Tax Review with Form 131, the 45-day deadline, and the POPLAR online portal.
Property Taxes6 min read
IPEC put a four-year, 37.2-cent operating referendum on the November 2026 ballot. We break down the homeowner cost math, the cap-exposure catch, and the stakes.
Property Taxes7 min read
Indianapolis's 800-room Signia by Hilton is city-owned and bond-financed, so it pays no property tax. What that means for the downtown commercial tax base.
Property Taxes7 min read
Indiana's HEA 1210 (2026) caps new fire district tax rates at $0.40, ends population-growth levy petitions, and reshapes township fire and EMS funding.
Property Taxes7 min read
Google's withdrawn Franklin Township data center put Indiana's data-center tax breaks in the spotlight. What the exemptions cover and who absorbs the shift.
Property Taxes7 min read
SEA 163 orders a DLGF study of monthly property tax payment systems due November 1, 2026, and extends Indiana's affordable housing tax credit to 2033.
How-To Guides5 min read
A step-by-step walkthrough to estimate your 2026 Indiana property tax bill under SB 1: gross AV, deductions, net AV, district rate, circuit-breaker cap, and the $300 credit.
How-To Guides5 min read
Indiana's fall property tax installment is due November 10, 2026. Here are the penalties, partial-payment options, escrow handling, and what leads to a tax sale.
Property Taxes5 min read
Your Indiana assessed value jumped even though nothing about your property changed. Here's how the DLGF 2026 cost-schedule reset works and when it becomes appealable.
Property Taxes5 min read
Under Indiana SB 1, local units must now pass an ordinance after a public hearing to raise their levy. Here's what changed in 2026 and how to show up and weigh in.
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.
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.
Property Taxes8 min read
Indiana's SB 1 is the biggest property tax reform in years. New 10% homestead credit, increased supplemental deduction, a 4% levy growth limit for 2026, and expanded senior benefits — here's what it means for your tax bill.
Property Taxes7 min read
Vanderburgh County 2026 property tax bills are in the mail with a May 11 deadline. Evansville owners face the SB 1 credit, an XSoft assessment portal, and the Form 11 cycle ahead.
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.
How-To Guides7 min read
Marion County's nine townships — Center, Lawrence, Pike, Wayne and the rest — no longer have their own assessors, but township lines still drive your tax rate, school district, and comparable sales. Here's how township affects your tax bill.
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 Taxes6 min read
Clark County 2026 assessments hit Jeffersonville and Clarksville hardest. Tax rates, the Ohio River effect, appeal deadlines, and what cross-river commuters need to know.
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.
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.
How-To Guides7 min read
Most Indianapolis homestead parcels are bound by the 1% circuit breaker cap rather than their gross tax. Here's the math, why it matters for appeals, and what it means for your bill.
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.
Property Taxes6 min read
Cass County's 2026 assessment cycle brings the SB 1 credit, the supplemental deduction step-up, and a January 15 filing deadline that already passed. Here's what's left to do.
Property Taxes8 min read
Dubois County and Jasper run below the statewide median for property tax. Here's how the 2026 SB 1 credit and DLGF reset affect southwest Indiana's German-heritage county.
Property Taxes7 min read
Knox County and Vincennes — Indiana's oldest city — face the 2026 assessment cycle with low effective rates, historic-district considerations, and a Wabash River floodplain to navigate.
Property Taxes6 min read
Shelby County 2026 budget order is set. Shelbyville commuter values keep climbing while rates hold. What owners should check on the upcoming Form 11 notice.
Property Taxes6 min read
Noble County 2026 assessments arrive in March. Lake-front and Albion residential parcels face continued AV growth. What northeast Indiana owners need to verify.
Property Taxes6 min read
Steuben County 2026 tax bills are out. Angola, Pleasant Lake, Orland, and the chain lakes. What lake-property owners need to verify before the May 11 spring deadline.
Property Taxes6 min read
Wabash County 2026 Budget Order is locked in. Property tax bills, assessment timing, and what north-central Indiana owners should check before the May deadline.
Property Taxes7 min read
Montgomery County and Crawfordsville carry an unusual mix: Wabash College, ag land, and small-city residential. Here's what 2026 SB 1 and the Form 11 cycle bring.
Property Taxes7 min read
Ohio County, Indiana's smallest by area and population, runs its 2026 assessment cycle from one Rising Sun courthouse. Here's what owners along the Ohio River face this year.
Property Taxes7 min read
Orange County, home of French Lick Resort and county seat Paoli, runs a 2026 assessment cycle with a unique resort-tourism overlay on a low-rate base. Here's what owners need to know.
Property Taxes7 min read
Owen County and Spencer carry a quiet rural-residential profile with a 0.80% effective tax rate. Here's how the 2026 SB 1 credit and Form 11 cycle shape the year for owners.
Property Taxes8 min read
Parke County — the Covered Bridge Capital — carries Indiana's lowest median property tax rate at 0.58%. Here's how the 2026 SB 1 credit and Form 11 cycle apply to Rockville-area owners.
Property Taxes5 min read
Scott County 2026 property tax cycle pressures small landowners and farmers. Scottsburg, Austin, and rural Scott County owners face AV growth without rate relief.
Property Taxes5 min read
Spencer County 2026 assessment cycle: Rockport, Lincoln boyhood country, and Ohio River frontage. Tax bills, deadlines, and what owners need to verify.
Property Taxes5 min read
Starke County 2026 property tax cycle: Knox, the Kankakee marsh country, and rural NW Indiana. Form 11 timing, appeal deadlines, and what owners need to verify.
Property Taxes5 min read
Sullivan County 2026 cycle: Sullivan, Carlisle, Farmersburg, and the western Indiana coal corridor. Industrial assessments, farmland pressure, and homeowner deadlines.
Property Taxes6 min read
Switzerland County 2026 Budget Order locks in tax rates. Vevay Township's rate runs well above the rural-township average. What Ohio River owners need to verify.
Property Taxes5 min read
Tipton County 2026 cycle: Tipton city, Sharpsville, Windfall, and central Indiana farm country. Form 11 timing, appeal deadlines, and what owners should verify.
Property Taxes6 min read
Union County 2026 Budget Order is set. Liberty as the county seat, ~7,000 residents, and one of the highest median tax rates in eastern Indiana. What owners should verify.