Getting Started
A modern approach to citizen engagement recognizes that many citizens appreciate the ability to interact with their local government in a digital environment, such as paying property taxes, researching publicly available information, and submitting documents and forms online. That's where Engage™ comes in!
Engage™ is intended to be an intuitive, user-friendly application. However, we know that some features could use a bit of guidance to be completely beneficial to you. Our informative user guide is here to help, and the resources to the left are available to assist you in your property assessment journey.
Thank you for visiting our website and for the opportunity to serve you and your needs.
Notices of Assessment
Hendricks County property owners will soon receive their 2026 Form 11 Notices of Assessment, reflecting updated state-mandated cost tables and a real estate market that saw a 9% rise in median sale prices last year. While many assessments will increase due to higher construction and material costs, the Assessor emphasizes that a higher assessment does not automatically mean an equivalent increase in taxes. Residents can now explore their Property Record Cards, review comparables, and file appeals through the county's new user-friendly portal at https://engage.xsoftinc.com/Hendricks.
2026 Notice of Assessment Press Release (PDF)
Notices of Assessment
Hendricks County property owners will soon receive their 2026 Form 11 Notices of Assessment, reflecting updated state-mandated cost tables and a real estate market that saw a 9% rise in median sale prices last year. While many assessments will increase due to higher construction and material costs, the Assessor emphasizes that a higher assessment does not automatically mean an equivalent increase in taxes. Residents can now explore their Property Record Cards, review comparables, and file appeals through the county's new user-friendly portal at https://engage.xsoftinc.com/Hendricks.
Getting Started
A modern approach to citizen engagement recognizes that many citizens appreciate the ability to interact with their local government in a digital environment, such as paying property taxes, researching publicly available information, and submitting documents and forms online. That's where Engage™ comes in!
Engage™ is intended to be an intuitive, user-friendly application. However, we know that some features could use a bit of guidance to be completely beneficial to you. Our informative user guide is here to help, and the resources to the left are available to assist you in your property assessment journey.
Thank you for visiting our website and for the opportunity to serve you and your needs.
An assessment:
Property taxes are affected by:
Assessment Terminology
Understanding ratio studies and the terms on your assessment notice and property record card.
View PDFAnnual adjustments or "trending" of property values became part of Indiana's move to a market-based assessment system upon order of the Indiana Supreme Court in 2001. Trending requires assessors to research sales of properties in a particular area over the previous year. Using that information, assessors then estimate the values of other properties in the same area to determine an assessed value. For the 2026 assessments payable in 2027, the assessor examines sales from calendar year 2025.
Assessments may increase or decrease due to:
Indiana requires annual adjustments to help keep assessments aligned with changing market conditions. Trending may occur even if:
During statewide cyclical reassessments, county and township assessors conduct physical inspections of each property to verify the accuracy of property records. This inspection process facilitates the collection of data necessary for valuing the property. The reassessment cycle is now conducted over a four-year period, and approximately 25% of the parcels in each county will be reassessed each year.
Assessments may increase due to, but not limited to:
Assessors generally start their assessments with a Replacement Cost New ("RCN") value. The cost data is provided by Craftsman (Department of Local Government Finance's ("DLGF") vendor) to reflect national market conditions. The DLGF then analyzes the data to reflect the market value-in-use of improvements in Marion County through the VEM that calculates data on the central Indiana market. To further refine the data, a Location Cost Multiplier ("LCM") is established by the DLGF for each of the 92 counties.
The LCM for each county reflects the costs of construction and labor in the county relative to Marion County. Each county assessor has the option to use the published LCM to adjust the final RCN of real property to reflect local market conditions or petition the DLGF to use their own calculation. The LCM is calculated on an annual basis.
DLGF Updated Cost Schedules Memo
2026 Appendix C – Residential and Agricultural Cost Schedules | 2026 Appendix G – Commercial and Industrial Cost Schedules
Location Cost Modifiers for the 2026 Annual Adjustment | 2026 LCM Results
Agricultural land assessments are determined using a statewide statutory formula. The capitalization rate increased from 8% to 9%, reducing the agricultural land base rate to $2,120 per acre. This was changed as a result of SEA 1-2025 for the January 1, 2025, assessment date and was extended to include 2026 assessments with taxes payable in 2027.
You have the right to review the details of your property record card with your assessor. If you believe your assessment is incorrect, the appeal process is available to you — see the section below for more information.
An appeal begins with filing a Form 130 – Taxpayer's Notice to Initiate an Appeal with the local assessing official. The appeal should detail the pertinent facts of why the assessed value is being disputed. A taxpayer may only request a review of the current year's assessed valuation. Following an informal conference with the local assessing official, the assessor will make a recommendation either denying or approving the appeal. If denied, the appeal will be forwarded to the county Property Tax Assessment Board of Appeals ("PTABOA") for review. If the PTABOA denies the appeal, instructions will be provided on appealing the decision to the Indiana Board of Tax Review. After being heard by the Indiana Board of Tax Review, taxpayers may also seek review by the Indiana Tax Court.
A taxpayer can still file an appeal concerning "objective" issues (i.e., factual matters, such as the property record card contains an incorrect description of the property, like a garage that does not exist); however, it is on page 2 of the Form 130.
An objective appeal may include:
Objective claims may be made for up to three years of assessments with the submission of the Form 130. However, taxpayers requesting refunds must also file a Claim for Refund form (Form 17T).
Source: Assessment Fact Sheet, published by the Association of Indiana Counties (AIC). Content is intended to help Indiana assessing officials explain common assessment changes and answer taxpayer questions regarding the January 1, 2026, assessment date for taxes payable in 2027.
An assessment:
Property taxes are affected by:
Assessment Terminology
Understanding ratio studies and the terms on your assessment notice and property record card.
View PDFAnnual adjustments or "trending" of property values became part of Indiana's move to a market-based assessment system upon order of the Indiana Supreme Court in 2001. Trending requires assessors to research sales of properties in a particular area over the previous year. Using that information, assessors then estimate the values of other properties in the same area to determine an assessed value. For the 2026 assessments payable in 2027, the assessor examines sales from calendar year 2025.
Assessments may increase or decrease due to:
Indiana requires annual adjustments to help keep assessments aligned with changing market conditions. Trending may occur even if:
During statewide cyclical reassessments, county and township assessors conduct physical inspections of each property to verify the accuracy of property records. This inspection process facilitates the collection of data necessary for valuing the property. The reassessment cycle is now conducted over a four-year period, and approximately 25% of the parcels in each county will be reassessed each year.
Assessments may increase due to, but not limited to:
Assessors generally start their assessments with a Replacement Cost New ("RCN") value. The cost data is provided by Craftsman (Department of Local Government Finance's ("DLGF") vendor) to reflect national market conditions. The DLGF then analyzes the data to reflect the market value-in-use of improvements in Marion County through the VEM that calculates data on the central Indiana market. To further refine the data, a Location Cost Multiplier ("LCM") is established by the DLGF for each of the 92 counties.
The LCM for each county reflects the costs of construction and labor in the county relative to Marion County. Each county assessor has the option to use the published LCM to adjust the final RCN of real property to reflect local market conditions or petition the DLGF to use their own calculation. The LCM is calculated on an annual basis.
DLGF Updated Cost Schedules Memo
2026 Appendix C – Residential and Agricultural Cost Schedules | 2026 Appendix G – Commercial and Industrial Cost Schedules
Location Cost Modifiers for the 2026 Annual Adjustment | 2026 LCM Results
Agricultural land assessments are determined using a statewide statutory formula. The capitalization rate increased from 8% to 9%, reducing the agricultural land base rate to $2,120 per acre. This was changed as a result of SEA 1-2025 for the January 1, 2025, assessment date and was extended to include 2026 assessments with taxes payable in 2027.
You have the right to review the details of your property record card with your assessor. If you believe your assessment is incorrect, the appeal process is available to you — see the section below for more information.
An appeal begins with filing a Form 130 – Taxpayer's Notice to Initiate an Appeal with the local assessing official. The appeal should detail the pertinent facts of why the assessed value is being disputed. A taxpayer may only request a review of the current year's assessed valuation. Following an informal conference with the local assessing official, the assessor will make a recommendation either denying or approving the appeal. If denied, the appeal will be forwarded to the county Property Tax Assessment Board of Appeals ("PTABOA") for review. If the PTABOA denies the appeal, instructions will be provided on appealing the decision to the Indiana Board of Tax Review. After being heard by the Indiana Board of Tax Review, taxpayers may also seek review by the Indiana Tax Court.
A taxpayer can still file an appeal concerning "objective" issues (i.e., factual matters, such as the property record card contains an incorrect description of the property, like a garage that does not exist); however, it is on page 2 of the Form 130.
An objective appeal may include:
Objective claims may be made for up to three years of assessments with the submission of the Form 130. However, taxpayers requesting refunds must also file a Claim for Refund form (Form 17T).
Source: Assessment Fact Sheet, published by the Association of Indiana Counties (AIC). Content is intended to help Indiana assessing officials explain common assessment changes and answer taxpayer questions regarding the January 1, 2026, assessment date for taxes payable in 2027.
Property record cards can be searched, located, and printed online through a parcel search by clicking here.
The Indiana Department of Local Government Finance (DLGF) offers an abundance of information regarding current legislation and tax policy. DLGF Overview.
The term "Improvement" refers to your house, structure, or other improvements to the raw land. These are not necessarily improvements that have been added during the current year.
For more information on the Notice of Assessment of Land and Improvements (Form 11), please visit the Department of Local Government Finance (DLGF).
Please see the first paragraph on the following webpage: Tax Bill 101.
If the Form 11 Notice of Assessment is mailed before May 1, the filing deadline is June 15 of that year.
If the Form 11 is mailed after April 30, the filing deadline is June 15 of the year tax statements are mailed.
Indiana Code reference: IC 6‑1.1‑15‑1.1
Contact your County Assessor for status on active appeals.
Assessed values reflect market conditions and are trended annually. Actual taxes may vary based on approved tax rates, referendums, or individual property circumstances.
Assessed values fluctuate with the market. An arm's‑length sale is one factor used to determine market trends and may influence future assessments.
Sales information can be obtained through this website or by visiting the Department of Local Government Finance.
You may also contact the County Assessor's Office: Contact Us.
Sales disclosures from April 19, 1996 forward are available for non‑exempt properties. Exempt disclosures began in late 1999.
The sale may be older, exempt, or still being processed.
If your business was open on the assessment date of January 1, you must file a Business Tangible Personal Property Assessment Return by the applicable due date.
While Indiana law does not require a final return, notifying the Assessor's Office is recommended. This helps prevent estimated assessments from being applied.
For general questions about recording documents, please contact the Hendricks County Recorder's Office.
For zoning information, contact the Hendricks County Planning & Building Department.
For building permits, contact the Hendricks County Planning & Building Department.
Property record cards can be searched, located, and printed online through a parcel search by clicking here.
The Indiana Department of Local Government Finance (DLGF) offers an abundance of information regarding current legislation and tax policy. DLGF Overview.
The term "Improvement" refers to your house, structure, or other improvements to the raw land. These are not necessarily improvements that have been added during the current year.
For more information on the Notice of Assessment of Land and Improvements (Form 11), please visit the Department of Local Government Finance (DLGF).
Please see the first paragraph on the following webpage: Tax Bill 101.
If the Form 11 Notice of Assessment is mailed before May 1, the filing deadline is June 15 of that year.
If the Form 11 is mailed after April 30, the filing deadline is June 15 of the year tax statements are mailed.
Indiana Code reference: IC 6‑1.1‑15‑1.1
Contact your County Assessor for status on active appeals.
Assessed values reflect market conditions and are trended annually. Actual taxes may vary based on approved tax rates, referendums, or individual property circumstances.
Assessed values fluctuate with the market. An arm's‑length sale is one factor used to determine market trends and may influence future assessments.
Sales information can be obtained through this website or by visiting the Department of Local Government Finance.
You may also contact the County Assessor's Office: Contact Us.
Sales disclosures from April 19, 1996 forward are available for non‑exempt properties. Exempt disclosures began in late 1999.
The sale may be older, exempt, or still being processed.
If your business was open on the assessment date of January 1, you must file a Business Tangible Personal Property Assessment Return by the applicable due date.
While Indiana law does not require a final return, notifying the Assessor's Office is recommended. This helps prevent estimated assessments from being applied.
For general questions about recording documents, please contact the Hendricks County Recorder's Office.
For zoning information, contact the Hendricks County Planning & Building Department.
For building permits, contact the Hendricks County Planning & Building Department.
The Assessor's office works alongside several other county offices to serve property owners. The links below will direct you to the appropriate office for common tasks related to your property.
The Assessor's office works alongside several other county offices to serve property owners. The links below will direct you to the appropriate office for common tasks related to your property.
IC 6-1.1-15-1.1
As a result of legislation passed in 2017, significant changes were made to the appeal process. Taxpayers wishing to contest the assessed value of property may do so by submitting a Form 130 prescribed by the State to the County Assessor's office. The Form 133, which was previously used to contest assessments on objective grounds, has been eliminated. Taxpayers wishing to contest their assessment on objective grounds (for example, a garage that has been removed or too much square footage) should complete and submit page 1 & Section III, page 2 of the Form 130.
Form 11's (Notice of Assessment) are mailed out each year by April 30th. The appeal deadline each year is June 15th.
Hendricks County has a 3 voting-member Board in accordance with Indiana Code 6-1.1-28.1. The County Assessor serves as secretary and a non-voting member.
| Board Member | Role |
|---|---|
| Mark Ratterman | President |
| Stan Albaugh | Member |
| Andrea Hopper | Member |
| Nicole Lawson | Secretary |
Meetings are held at the Hendricks County Government Center 1st floor meeting chambers as scheduled.
IC 6-1.1-15-1.1
As a result of legislation passed in 2017, significant changes were made to the appeal process. Taxpayers wishing to contest the assessed value of property may do so by submitting a Form 130 prescribed by the State to the County Assessor's office. The Form 133, which was previously used to contest assessments on objective grounds, has been eliminated. Taxpayers wishing to contest their assessment on objective grounds (for example, a garage that has been removed or too much square footage) should complete and submit page 1 & Section III, page 2 of the Form 130.
Form 11's (Notice of Assessment) are mailed out each year by April 30th. The appeal deadline each year is June 15th.
Hendricks County has a 3 voting-member Board in accordance with Indiana Code 6-1.1-28.1. The County Assessor serves as secretary and a non-voting member.
| Board Member | Role |
|---|---|
| Mark Ratterman | President |
| Stan Albaugh | Member |
| Andrea Hopper | Member |
| Nicole Lawson | Secretary |
Meetings are held at the Hendricks County Government Center 1st floor meeting chambers as scheduled.
During statewide reassessments, county and township assessors physically inspect each property to ensure that records are correct. Approximately 25% of the parcels in each jurisdiction will be reassessed each year, over a four-year time frame.
During a field inspection, personnel will attempt to make contact with the taxpayer to identify his/herself and explain their purpose for the visit. They will ask several questions to verify information about the interior of the property and request permission to inspect the exterior. If no one is home, personnel will proceed with their work, which includes an inspection of the front and rear of the property. When the inspection is complete, a door hanger will be left to inform the taxpayer that we were there. Photographs will also be taken during all inspections.
During statewide reassessments, county and township assessors physically inspect each property to ensure that records are correct. Approximately 25% of the parcels in each jurisdiction will be reassessed each year, over a four-year time frame.
During a field inspection, personnel will attempt to make contact with the taxpayer to identify his/herself and explain their purpose for the visit. They will ask several questions to verify information about the interior of the property and request permission to inspect the exterior. If no one is home, personnel will proceed with their work, which includes an inspection of the front and rear of the property. When the inspection is complete, a door hanger will be left to inform the taxpayer that we were there. Photographs will also be taken during all inspections.
Property values increase due to real estate market trends and fluctuate even without changes or improvements to the property. Changes may include, but are not limited to, additions, pools, decks, sheds, pole barns, or anything more than 25 sq ft.
Search Sales Disclosures (DLGF Sales Search)
Median sale price in Hendricks County:
| Year | Median Sale Price |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $330,000 |
| 2023 | $312,000 |
| 2022 | $305,000 |
| 2021 | $247,000 |
| 2020 | $247,000 |
Sale price per acre (bare ground, 5+ acres):
| Year | Price per Acre |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $18,011 |
| 2023 | $12,925 |
| 2022 | $9,428 |
| 2021 | $8,719 |
| 2020 | $6,087 |
| 2019 | $5,883 |
| 2018 | $5,809 |
| 2017 | $5,154 |
| 2016 | $5,553 |
| 2015 | $5,935 |
| 2014 | $8,766 |
| 2013 | $7,839 |
Values above are calculated from the prior year. For current statewide trends, see the Indiana Realtors Housing Hub.
| Township | Median Sale Price |
|---|---|
| Brown Township | $453,858 |
| Center Township | $370,892 |
| Clay Township | $281,233 |
| Eel River Township | $371,347 |
| Franklin Township | $294,353 |
| Guilford Township | $373,676 |
| Township | Median Sale Price |
|---|---|
| Liberty Township | $387,529 |
| Lincoln Township | $363,695 |
| Marion Township | $458,112 |
| Middle Township | $386,198 |
| Union Township | $436,000 |
| Washington Township | $400,513 |
Property values increase due to real estate market trends and fluctuate even without changes or improvements to the property. Changes may include, but are not limited to, additions, pools, decks, sheds, pole barns, or anything more than 25 sq ft.
Search Sales Disclosures (DLGF Sales Search)
Median sale price in Hendricks County:
| Year | Median Sale Price |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $330,000 |
| 2023 | $312,000 |
| 2022 | $305,000 |
| 2021 | $247,000 |
| 2020 | $247,000 |
Sale price per acre (bare ground, 5+ acres):
| Year | Price per Acre |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $18,011 |
| 2023 | $12,925 |
| 2022 | $9,428 |
| 2021 | $8,719 |
| 2020 | $6,087 |
| 2019 | $5,883 |
| 2018 | $5,809 |
| 2017 | $5,154 |
| 2016 | $5,553 |
| 2015 | $5,935 |
| 2014 | $8,766 |
| 2013 | $7,839 |
Values above are calculated from the prior year. For current statewide trends, see the Indiana Realtors Housing Hub.
| Township | Median Sale Price |
|---|---|
| Brown Township | $453,858 |
| Center Township | $370,892 |
| Clay Township | $281,233 |
| Eel River Township | $371,347 |
| Franklin Township | $294,353 |
| Guilford Township | $373,676 |
| Township | Median Sale Price |
|---|---|
| Liberty Township | $387,529 |
| Lincoln Township | $363,695 |
| Marion Township | $458,112 |
| Middle Township | $386,198 |
| Union Township | $436,000 |
| Washington Township | $400,513 |
Please take note of the following instructions regarding the forms below.
Before You Begin
Business Tangible Personal Property Return summary. Filed together with Form 102, 103-Short, or 103-Long.
Download PDFPetition for Survey and Reassessment. Real and personal property partially or totally destroyed by disaster.
Download PDFSales Disclosure Form with instructions, required for most property transfers.
Download PDFAffidavit for Agricultural Use of property (updated 2024).
Download PDFIncome valuation worksheet for residential rental property.
Download PDFPlease take note of the following instructions regarding the forms below.
Before You Begin
Business Tangible Personal Property Return summary. Filed together with Form 102, 103-Short, or 103-Long.
Download PDFPetition for Survey and Reassessment. Real and personal property partially or totally destroyed by disaster.
Download PDFSales Disclosure Form with instructions, required for most property transfers.
Download PDFAffidavit for Agricultural Use of property (updated 2024).
Download PDFIncome valuation worksheet for residential rental property.
Download PDFThe Income Approach is a method used to assess the value of income-producing properties, such as rental properties. Unlike the Cost Approach, which considers the cost to build the property, the Income Approach focuses on the income generated by the property to determine its value.
For rental properties with four or fewer units, the Gross Rent Multiplier (GRM) is used as part of the valuation process. The GRM is calculated by dividing the sale price of the property by the rental income it generates. To determine the property's assessed value, the total rent collected is multiplied by the corresponding GRM.
As stated in Indiana Code 6-1.1-4-39: "If a taxpayer wishes to have the income capitalization method or the gross rent multiplier method used in the initial formulation of the assessment of the taxpayer's property, the taxpayer must submit the necessary information to the assessor not later than the assessment date." Specifically:
If the Assessor's office does not receive the rental property information before the assessment date, the taxpayer has the right to file an appeal for the current year's assessment. During the appeal process, rental information may be provided as evidence to support the case.
Important Note: If the required rental information is not submitted and no appeal is filed, the Assessor's office will be unable to assist with adjustments to the current year's assessed value.
The Income Approach is a method used to assess the value of income-producing properties, such as rental properties. Unlike the Cost Approach, which considers the cost to build the property, the Income Approach focuses on the income generated by the property to determine its value.
For rental properties with four or fewer units, the Gross Rent Multiplier (GRM) is used as part of the valuation process. The GRM is calculated by dividing the sale price of the property by the rental income it generates. To determine the property's assessed value, the total rent collected is multiplied by the corresponding GRM.
As stated in Indiana Code 6-1.1-4-39: "If a taxpayer wishes to have the income capitalization method or the gross rent multiplier method used in the initial formulation of the assessment of the taxpayer's property, the taxpayer must submit the necessary information to the assessor not later than the assessment date." Specifically:
If the Assessor's office does not receive the rental property information before the assessment date, the taxpayer has the right to file an appeal for the current year's assessment. During the appeal process, rental information may be provided as evidence to support the case.
Important Note: If the required rental information is not submitted and no appeal is filed, the Assessor's office will be unable to assist with adjustments to the current year's assessed value.
There are two ways to reach the Online Door Hanger form. If you start from your property, the form opens already linked to that parcel. If you start from the Services page, you will be asked to search for your property first.
A Property Search Is Required on the Services Path
The Continue to Door Hanger Form button remains inactive until a property has been selected. If the button appears faded, return to the Property Search panel and select your property from the results.
If you provide an email address during submission, an automated confirmation will be sent to that address for your records.
There are two ways to reach the Online Door Hanger form. If you start from your property, the form opens already linked to that parcel. If you start from the Services page, you will be asked to search for your property first.
A Property Search Is Required on the Services Path
The Continue to Door Hanger Form button remains inactive until a property has been selected. If the button appears faded, return to the Property Search panel and select your property from the results.
If you provide an email address during submission, an automated confirmation will be sent to that address for your records.
Personal Property is a self-assessed valuation system whereby property owners are responsible for reporting all tangible personal property that is used in their trade or business, used for the production of income, or held as an investment that should be or is subject to depreciation for federal income tax purposes. Completed personal property returns must be received on or before Friday, May 15, 2026. Returns can be mailed to: Hendricks County Assessor, 355 South Washington Street, #230, Danville, IN 46122 and must be postmarked on or before May 15, 2026. *
New Legislation: Effective January 1, 2026
Pursuant to Indiana Code 6-1.1-3-7.2, qualifying taxpayers are entitled to an exemption from taxation on business personal property when the total acquisition cost of assets located within the county is less than $2,000,000.
A Personal Property Return is no longer required if the taxpayer has claimed the exemption in a previous assessment year, and the total acquisition cost remains under $2,000,000.
A penalty of twenty-five dollars ($25) applies for returns filed after May 15, 2026. For returns not filed within thirty (30) days of the due date, an additional fee of twenty percent (20%) of the taxes payable will be assessed.
Personal Property exemption eligibility/notification
Indiana Code 6-1.1-3-7.2 allows an exemption from the tax for business owners whose total acquisition cost of assets located within the county is less than $2,000,000 (previously $80,000 under Senate Enrolled Act 233-2019). Beginning with the January 1, 2023 assessment date, a taxpayer is no longer required to file a personal property tax return if they have previously filed a return that claimed the exemption, unless or until the taxpayer no longer qualifies for the exemption. (IC 6-1.1-3-7.2(f) SEA-2002 Sec.11)
Business owners shall report assets in the correct taxing unit where the property has tax situs. The return must have an NAICS code which appears on the federal return. Individuals using Social Security numbers as Federal Identification numbers are only required to use the last four digits. Failure to file a return on or before the due date without a declared value or signature, not in the correct taxing unit, or without an NAICS code, will result in a penalty of $25.00 per Indiana code 6-1.1-37-7.
See links below to access websites for required information.
To look up your taxing district go to: https://budgetnotices.in.gov/
NAICS code lookup: https://www.census.gov/naics/
Please contact our office at (317) 718-6044 or HCASR-PerProp@co.hendricks.in.us if you have any further questions.
Completed personal property forms can be mailed to: Hendricks County Assessor, 355 South Washington Street, #230, Danville, IN 46122
* Prestamped and dated postmarks without an official USPS postmark will be deemed late if received after the deadline of May 15. Appropriate fees and penalties will be applied.
Business Tangible Personal Property Return summary. Filed together with Form 102, 103-Short, or 103-Long.
Download PDFPersonal Property Filing
Pursuant to Sections 13, 15, and 16 of House Enrolled Act 1427 (HEA 1427), effective January 1, 2026, the Indiana Personal Property Online Portal (PPOP-IN) will no longer accept filings for personal property tax returns.
HEA 1427 repeals Indiana Code § 6-1.1-3-26, which required the establishment of the portal, and provides that taxpayers may use PPOP-IN to file personal property returns only through the 2025 filing year. Beginning January 1, 2026, personal property tax returns may no longer be filed through PPOP-IN.
While no new filings will be accepted after 2025, the Indiana Department of Local Government Finance (DLGF) plans to maintain access to PPOP-IN after January 1, 2026. Taxpayers who previously filed through the system may continue to access historical filing data. Additional guidance from the Department is expected and will be shared.
Taxpayers with questions regarding personal property filings are encouraged to contact the Hendricks County Assessor's Office for assistance.
Personal Property is a self-assessed valuation system whereby property owners are responsible for reporting all tangible personal property that is used in their trade or business, used for the production of income, or held as an investment that should be or is subject to depreciation for federal income tax purposes. Completed personal property returns must be received on or before Friday, May 15, 2026. Returns can be mailed to: Hendricks County Assessor, 355 South Washington Street, #230, Danville, IN 46122 and must be postmarked on or before May 15, 2026. *
New Legislation: Effective January 1, 2026
Pursuant to Indiana Code 6-1.1-3-7.2, qualifying taxpayers are entitled to an exemption from taxation on business personal property when the total acquisition cost of assets located within the county is less than $2,000,000.
A Personal Property Return is no longer required if the taxpayer has claimed the exemption in a previous assessment year, and the total acquisition cost remains under $2,000,000.
A penalty of twenty-five dollars ($25) applies for returns filed after May 15, 2026. For returns not filed within thirty (30) days of the due date, an additional fee of twenty percent (20%) of the taxes payable will be assessed.
Personal Property exemption eligibility/notification
Indiana Code 6-1.1-3-7.2 allows an exemption from the tax for business owners whose total acquisition cost of assets located within the county is less than $2,000,000 (previously $80,000 under Senate Enrolled Act 233-2019). Beginning with the January 1, 2023 assessment date, a taxpayer is no longer required to file a personal property tax return if they have previously filed a return that claimed the exemption, unless or until the taxpayer no longer qualifies for the exemption. (IC 6-1.1-3-7.2(f) SEA-2002 Sec.11)
Business owners shall report assets in the correct taxing unit where the property has tax situs. The return must have an NAICS code which appears on the federal return. Individuals using Social Security numbers as Federal Identification numbers are only required to use the last four digits. Failure to file a return on or before the due date without a declared value or signature, not in the correct taxing unit, or without an NAICS code, will result in a penalty of $25.00 per Indiana code 6-1.1-37-7.
See links below to access websites for required information.
To look up your taxing district go to: https://budgetnotices.in.gov/
NAICS code lookup: https://www.census.gov/naics/
Please contact our office at (317) 718-6044 or HCASR-PerProp@co.hendricks.in.us if you have any further questions.
Completed personal property forms can be mailed to: Hendricks County Assessor, 355 South Washington Street, #230, Danville, IN 46122
* Prestamped and dated postmarks without an official USPS postmark will be deemed late if received after the deadline of May 15. Appropriate fees and penalties will be applied.
Business Tangible Personal Property Return summary. Filed together with Form 102, 103-Short, or 103-Long.
Download PDFPersonal Property Filing
Pursuant to Sections 13, 15, and 16 of House Enrolled Act 1427 (HEA 1427), effective January 1, 2026, the Indiana Personal Property Online Portal (PPOP-IN) will no longer accept filings for personal property tax returns.
HEA 1427 repeals Indiana Code § 6-1.1-3-26, which required the establishment of the portal, and provides that taxpayers may use PPOP-IN to file personal property returns only through the 2025 filing year. Beginning January 1, 2026, personal property tax returns may no longer be filed through PPOP-IN.
While no new filings will be accepted after 2025, the Indiana Department of Local Government Finance (DLGF) plans to maintain access to PPOP-IN after January 1, 2026. Taxpayers who previously filed through the system may continue to access historical filing data. Additional guidance from the Department is expected and will be shared.
Taxpayers with questions regarding personal property filings are encouraged to contact the Hendricks County Assessor's Office for assistance.
The true tax value of mobile homes is assessed under IC 6-1.1-7 (other than mobile homes subject to the preferred valuation method under IC 6-1.1-4-39(b)) using J.D. Power Connect. Mobile homes are assessed as of January 15 each year.
The assessed value is the least of the following:
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Mobile home IC 6-1.1-7-1(b); 50 IAC 3.3-2-2 |
A dwelling that is factory-built, transportable, and designed to be used as a permanent residence, as defined in the cited code sections. |
| Dwelling / manufactured home 50 IAC 3.3-2-3; IC 9-13-2-96 |
A "dwelling" as defined in IC 6-1.1-7-1(b), or a "manufactured home" as defined in IC 9-13-2-96. |
| Title IC 9-17-1-0.5 |
Titling of mobile homes is governed by the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles under IC 9-17-1-0.5. |
A permit from the County Treasurer is required before a mobile home is moved, under IC 6-1.1-7-10. For permit information, see the Hendricks County Treasurer.
The true tax value of mobile homes is assessed under IC 6-1.1-7 (other than mobile homes subject to the preferred valuation method under IC 6-1.1-4-39(b)) using J.D. Power Connect. Mobile homes are assessed as of January 15 each year.
The assessed value is the least of the following:
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Mobile home IC 6-1.1-7-1(b); 50 IAC 3.3-2-2 |
A dwelling that is factory-built, transportable, and designed to be used as a permanent residence, as defined in the cited code sections. |
| Dwelling / manufactured home 50 IAC 3.3-2-3; IC 9-13-2-96 |
A "dwelling" as defined in IC 6-1.1-7-1(b), or a "manufactured home" as defined in IC 9-13-2-96. |
| Title IC 9-17-1-0.5 |
Titling of mobile homes is governed by the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles under IC 9-17-1-0.5. |
A permit from the County Treasurer is required before a mobile home is moved, under IC 6-1.1-7-10. For permit information, see the Hendricks County Treasurer.
The Department of Local Government Finance (DLGF), in partnership with the Indiana Business Research Center (IBRC) at Indiana University, created the tax bill projection tools below for Indiana taxpayers. These tools allow the taxpayer to enter their property's assessed value and possible deductions to see a range of tax bill estimates.
The estimates provided by these tools are projections only and should not be taken as a statement of true tax liability.
For a list of Taxing Districts (Number/Name) by Township, please see this listing made available by the DLGF.
The Department of Local Government Finance (DLGF), in partnership with the Indiana Business Research Center (IBRC) at Indiana University, created the tax bill projection tools below for Indiana taxpayers. These tools allow the taxpayer to enter their property's assessed value and possible deductions to see a range of tax bill estimates.
The estimates provided by these tools are projections only and should not be taken as a statement of true tax liability.
For a list of Taxing Districts (Number/Name) by Township, please see this listing made available by the DLGF.
Indiana property tax caps limit the amount of property taxes to 1% of property values for homesteads (owner-occupied), 2% for other residential property and farmland, and 3% for all other property.
Note: An individual real estate assessment may contain a variety of cap allocations.
Note: Property taxes imposed after being approved by the voters in a referendum or local public question shall not be considered for purposes of calculating a person's credit (i.e. Circuit Breaker Tax Credit). In other words, the voter-approved taxes are outside the property tax caps.
Note: A person does not need to file an application for the Property Tax Cap credit. It will automatically be applied to the property tax statement. This credit has nothing to do with the Homestead deduction. A taxpayer desiring to have a Homestead deduction must have an approved Homestead deduction on file in the Auditor's office.
Indiana property tax caps limit the amount of property taxes to 1% of property values for homesteads (owner-occupied), 2% for other residential property and farmland, and 3% for all other property.
Note: An individual real estate assessment may contain a variety of cap allocations.
Note: Property taxes imposed after being approved by the voters in a referendum or local public question shall not be considered for purposes of calculating a person's credit (i.e. Circuit Breaker Tax Credit). In other words, the voter-approved taxes are outside the property tax caps.
Note: A person does not need to file an application for the Property Tax Cap credit. It will automatically be applied to the property tax statement. This credit has nothing to do with the Homestead deduction. A taxpayer desiring to have a Homestead deduction must have an approved Homestead deduction on file in the Auditor's office.