A modern approach to citizen engagement suggests that some citizens appreciate the ability to interact with their local government in a digital environment, such as online access to services to; pay property taxes, research publicly available information, submit documents and forms, etc. That’s where Engage™ comes in!
Engage™ is an online resource where citizens, real estate professionals, businesses, etc. can access all kinds of publicly available information related to property, such as; owner name, assessed value, improvement information, property taxes, property record cards, interactive forms, and so much more!
Engage™ is intended to be an intuitive, user-friendly application. However, we know that some features of Engage™ could use a bit of guidance to be completely beneficial to you. This informative guide will serve to provide you with a bit more guidance, should you have a need. As well to the left, we are happy to provide you with a number of resources to assist you in your property assessment journey.
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The Indiana Department of Local Government Finance (DLGF) has a new online service portal to file business personal property filings! This system will be available in January 2021. Please contact our office at (812) 885-2513 or llang@knoxcounty.in.gov if you have any further questions. You may also visit the Department’s website for more information at https://www.in.gov/dlgf/7576.htm.
The Indiana Department of Local Government Finance (DLGF) has revised the Sales Disclosure Form (State Form 46021), effective January 1, 2021. Please contact our office at (812) 885-2513 or llang@knoxcounty.in.gov if you have any further questions. You may also visit the Department's website to access the new forms or for more information at https://www.in.gov/dlgf/8294.htm.
During a field inspection, personnel will attempt to identify his/herself to the property owner 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. Photographs will also be taken during all inspections.
Each reassessment field inspector wears an ID badge and a sign will be on the vehicle. If a taxpayer is uncertain about the identity of a representative, please contact the County Assessor's Office for verification (812) 885-2513.
Completed personal property returns are due on May 15th of the assessment year. A penalty of twenty-five dollars ($25) applies for returns filed after May 15th. 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.
Click here for SELECT 49, IAC 4.2 Personal Property Regulation or Indiana Code 6-1.1-3
Pursuant to Indiana Code 6-1.1-3-7 (b), a county assessor may grant an extension of not more than thirty (30) days to file the taxpayer’s return. If you need an extension on personal property you will have to request it in writing or email before May 15th. Extensions are only approved by the Knox County Assessor.
Businesses with $80,000 or more cost per county, with the same federal identification number, will file the required Business Tangible Personal Property returns postmarked by May 15 to avoid penalties.
Businesses with less than $80,000 cost per county, with the same federal identification number will declare the exemption by filing the required forms and marking the checkbox at the top of the Form 103-Long, Form 103-Short, or Form 102 indicating the cost of your assets is less than $80,000.
Not for Profit Organizations that have filed a Form 136 Exemption and have been approved by the PTABOA, will file the required business personal property returns as usual. They will not claim the under $80,000 cost exemption.
For further personal property guidance, please refer to the Department of Local Government Finance (DLGF).
The Indiana Department of Local Government Finance (DLGF) has a new online service portal to file business personal property filings, and can be found here.
To Look up your taxing district go to https://budgetnotices.in.gov/
NAICS codes look up go to https://www.census.gov/naics/
If you have any further questions, please contact our office.
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.
Knox County Form 11’s were mailed on or before April 30, 2023 for the January 1, 2023 assessment date. The appeal deadline is June 15, 2023.
Access the appeals flowchart by clicking Procedure for Appeal of Assessment Flow Chart.
Form 130
Form 134Property Tax Assessment Board of Appeals
Knox 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 Members
Property values increase due to real estate market trends. Values fluctuate even without any changes/improvements to property
(Changes to the property may include, but are not limited to: additions, pools, decks, sheds, pole barns, or anything more than 25 sq ft.)
2023 median selling price in Knox County - $135,400
2022 median selling price in Knox County - $124,900
Reasons why trends are higher – Low Inventory, multiple offers, buyers purchasing homes at/or more than listing price.
For a current representation of the housing market across the State of Indiana, click here.
For a current representation of the housing market in Knox County, click here.
Exemptions involve a certain type of property, or the property of a certain kind of taxpayer, which is not taxable. Application for exemption must be filed before April 1 of the assessment year with the county assessor. The application must be refiled every even year unless: (1) the exempt property is owned, occupied and used for educational, literary, scientific religious or charitable purposes; (2) the property continues to meet the requirements of IC 6-1.1-10-16 or IC 6-1.1-10-21; and (3) an application was properly filed at least once in accordance with these statutes.
50 IAC 3.3-2-2
"Annually assessed mobile home" defined Sec. 2
"Annually assessed mobile home" means a mobile home that: (1) has a certificate of title issued by the bureau of motor vehicles under IC 9-17-6; and(2) is not on a permanent foundation.
IC 9-17-1-0.5
Items requiring a title under IC 9-17Sec. 0.5. The following are required to be titled under this article:(3) Manufactured or mobile homes that are:(A) personal property not held
for resale; or(B) not attached to real estate by a permanent foundation.
50 IAC 3.3-2-3 - "Mobile Home" means a "dwelling" as defined in IC 9-13-2-103.2.
A "manufactured home" as defined in IC 9-13-2-96
Once the buyer has received the new title to the mobile home, it needs to be brought in to the Knox County Assessor’s office. This is the only way that the Assessor’s office will change the ownership of the mobile home. The previous owner will be taxed for the mobile home if the new title is not provided to the Knox County Assessor’s office. You are able to file for a lost title at the BMV.
Please contact the Knox County Treasurer's office if you have any questions regarding Transferring/Moving permits.
The Department of Local Government Finance (DLGF), in partnership with the Indiana Business Research Center (IBRC) at Indiana University, created the below tax bill projection tools for Indiana taxpayers. These tools will 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.
For more on the Notice of Assessment of Land and Improvements (Form 11), please visit the Department of Local Government Finance (DLGF).
An appeal of the current year's assessment may have two different filing deadlines which are based on when the Form 11 notice of assessment is mailed. If the Form 11 is mailed before May 1st of the assessment year, the filing deadline is June 15th of that year. If the Form 11 is mailed after April 30th of the assessment year, the filing deadline is June 15th of the year that tax statements are mailed. IC 6-1.1-15-1.1
Contact your County Assessor for status on active appeals.
Assessed values fluctuate with the market. Valid sales provide a comprehensive indication of trends. An arm's length sale of a property is a significant factor in determining market trends, which may affect your assessed value.
Sales information can be obtained here, or at the Department of Local Government Finance's website by clicking here. You may also contact the County Assessor's office to verify a sale or ownership information. Contact Us
Sales disclosures for April 19, 1996 and forward are available for non-exempt properties. Exempt disclosures are available beginning in late 1999. The property may have sold prior to 1996 or may have been an exempt sale. If it is a recent sale, the sales disclosure form may not have been filed with the county to date, or the record is being processed and will be available soon.
A physical inspection of the property is performed to ensure records are correct. Properties in Indiana are reassessed on a four-year cycle. One fourth of the county is reassessed each year. For more information visit - DLGF.
During reassessment, our office will send field agents to examine and inspect the exterior of every property and interview the property owner to obtain information about the interior. If no one is available to answer the questions at the time of our inspection, we will leave a door hanger and proceed with an exterior inspection. This information is vital to our efforts, since it provides us with information about the interior features and if any changes have been made to the interior of the home.
If your business was open on the assessment date of January 1, you would need to file a Business Tangible Personal Property Assessment Return by the due date.
While Indiana law does not require it, many taxpayers believe that it is a good idea to communicate this information since the assessor has the authority to place an estimated assessment on someone who he/she believes has failed to file a return.
For general questions about recording documents, you may contact the Recorder's Office. To contact the Recorder's Office, please click here.
For Zoning information you may contact the Area Plan office. To contact the Area Plan office, please click here.
For information on Building Permits you may contact the Area Plan office. To contact the Area Plan office, please click here.
Assessment Notice - A written notice to the property owner of the assessed value of certain properties described in the notice. Law mandates that notice be given to the property owner following a revaluation of the property. The Form 11 is the actual notice sent by the Assessor listing some of the property characteristics and the new assessed values.
Land - The ground on which improvements may be placed. Does not include anything but the land itself.
Improvements - Anything that is built on the land. (i.e., house, barn, pool, paving etc.)
Real Property - The sum of tangible and intangible rights in land and improvements on the land. Real Property means the following:
Personal Property - Movable items not permanently affixed to or part of the real estate such as:
Real Estate - The physical land and everything permanently attached to it.
Tangible Property – The combination of Real Property and Personal Property.
Tangible Personal Property – Personal Property, such as goods, wares, and merchandise. Anything that has physical attributes: can actually be seen and handled physically.
Intangible Personal Property – Personal Property, such as money, deposits, credits, shares of stock, bonds, notes, other evidences of indebtedness, and other evidences of property interests: paper assets.
Data current as of: 12-18-2024
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