Indiana Property Tax Calculator
Indiana structures its property tax around the parcel: your county assessor values it, then rates from the county, the local municipality, the school district, and any special units are applied. Homestead-type deductions reduce the taxable base for a primary residence. Rather than a single statewide answer, this page gives county-median estimates — choose an Indiana county above and enter what the home is worth.
Annual Property Tax
$1,658Monthly (Escrow)
$138Effective Rate
0.76%Highest property tax counties in Indiana
Effective rate = aggregate real-estate taxes paid ÷ aggregate home value (ACS 2024 5-year).
| County | Effective Rate | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|
| Lake County | 0.93% | $230,600 |
| Marion County | 0.89% | $224,000 |
| Hamilton County | 0.87% | $405,500 |
| St. Joseph County | 0.85% | $192,800 |
| Boone County | 0.83% | $376,200 |
| Elkhart County | 0.82% | $210,400 |
| Vigo County | 0.81% | $148,500 |
| Hendricks County | 0.81% | $307,600 |
| Delaware County | 0.81% | $139,400 |
| Porter County | 0.81% | $281,500 |
How property tax works in Indiana
- The county assessor values the parcel; county, municipal, school, and special-unit rates are applied to it.
- Homestead-type deductions lower the taxable base for owner-occupied homes.
- Assessment appeals run through the county when a value looks off.
Methodology
Rates are aggregate-derived from the Census Bureau's ACS 2024 5-year American Community Survey (total real-estate taxes paid ÷ total home value, by county). This is a statistical estimate, not a bill lookup — actual property tax bills vary by city, school district, and special-district levies layered on top of the county rate, and by any homestead, senior, veteran, or other exemptions you qualify for. Indiana ranks #29 of 51 (including DC) by statewide average effective rate, where #1 is the highest.
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Frequently asked questions
How is property tax calculated in Indiana?
Your county assessor sets the assessed value, applicable deductions are removed, and the rates of every unit serving the parcel — county, city or town, school district, special units — are applied to the balance. The calculator above approximates this with a county-median rate.
Can I lower my Indiana property tax bill?
Homestead-type deductions on a primary residence are the main tool, with further deductions available to some seniors, veterans, and disabled homeowners. When the assessed value itself is the problem, a county-level appeal can correct it.
How much property tax will I pay in Indiana?
County and deductions together decide it. Pick an Indiana county above, type in the home value, and the calculator returns a yearly and monthly estimate from that county’s median effective rate.
Are Indiana property taxes deductible on my federal return?
Yes, if you itemize — they count toward the SALT deduction, whose overall size federal law caps. See current IRS guidance for the limit in force.
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