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.
Thank you for visiting our website and for the opportunity to serve you and your needs.
Form 11’s for the January 1, 2024 assessment date were mailed on or before April 30, 2024 and the appeal filing deadline is June 17, 2024.
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/
To obtain additional guidance or to download related forms, please see the Personal Property page in the sidebar on the left.
Please contact our office at (812) 435-5283 or assessor@vanderburghgov.org if you have any further questions.
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/
To obtain additional guidance or to download related forms, please see the Personal Property page in the sidebar on the left.
Please contact our office at (812) 435-5283 or assessor@vanderburghgov.org if you have any further questions.
Form 11’s for the January 1, 2024 assessment date were mailed on or before April 30, 2024 and the appeal filing deadline is June 17, 2024.
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.
Thank you for visiting our website and for the opportunity to serve you and your needs.
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” simply refers to your house, structure, or other improvements to the raw land. These are not necessarily improvements that have been added this year.
For more 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
An appeal of the current year’s assessment may have two different filing deadlines based on when the Form 11 Notice of Assessment is mailed.
If the Form 11 is mailed before May 1 of the assessment year, the filing deadline is June 15 of that year.
If the Form 11 is mailed after April 30 of the assessment year, the filing deadline is June 15 of the year in which tax statements are mailed.
Indiana Code reference: IC 6‑1.1‑15‑1.1
Contact your County Assessor for the status of active appeals.
Assessed values reflect market conditions and are trended on an annual basis. Actual taxes may vary based on locally approved tax rates, referendums, or individual property circumstances.
Assessed values fluctuate with market conditions. Valid property sales provide important indicators of market trends. An arm’s‑length sale is one factor used to determine overall market trends and may influence future assessed values.
Sales information can be obtained through this website 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 by visiting 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, may have been an exempt sale, or the sales disclosure form may not yet have been filed with the county. If the sale is recent, the record may still be processing and should become 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, with one-fourth of the county reassessed each year.
For more information, visit the Indiana Department of Local Government Finance (DLGF): DLGF.
During reassessment, the Assessor’s Office sends field agents to examine and inspect the exterior of every property and may interview the property owner to obtain information about the interior.
If no one is available at the time of inspection, the Assessor’s Office will proceed with an exterior inspection. This information is vital to ensure property records are accurate and reflect any changes to the property.
If your business was open on the assessment date of January 1, you are required to file a Business Tangible Personal Property Assessment Return by the applicable due date.
While Indiana law does not require a final return, many taxpayers choose to notify the Assessor’s Office of this change. The Assessor has the authority to place an estimated assessment on a business believed to have failed to file a required return, so providing this information can help prevent future issues.
For general questions about recording documents, please contact the Vanderburgh County Recorder’s Office. To access contact information, please click here.
For zoning questions, you should contact the appropriate planning or zoning authority. To find the correct office and contact information, please click here.
For information about building permits, inspections, or requirements, please contact Vanderburgh County. Contact information is available by clicking here.
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” simply refers to your house, structure, or other improvements to the raw land. These are not necessarily improvements that have been added this year.
For more 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
An appeal of the current year’s assessment may have two different filing deadlines based on when the Form 11 Notice of Assessment is mailed.
If the Form 11 is mailed before May 1 of the assessment year, the filing deadline is June 15 of that year.
If the Form 11 is mailed after April 30 of the assessment year, the filing deadline is June 15 of the year in which tax statements are mailed.
Indiana Code reference: IC 6‑1.1‑15‑1.1
Contact your County Assessor for the status of active appeals.
Assessed values reflect market conditions and are trended on an annual basis. Actual taxes may vary based on locally approved tax rates, referendums, or individual property circumstances.
Assessed values fluctuate with market conditions. Valid property sales provide important indicators of market trends. An arm’s‑length sale is one factor used to determine overall market trends and may influence future assessed values.
Sales information can be obtained through this website 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 by visiting 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, may have been an exempt sale, or the sales disclosure form may not yet have been filed with the county. If the sale is recent, the record may still be processing and should become 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, with one-fourth of the county reassessed each year.
For more information, visit the Indiana Department of Local Government Finance (DLGF): DLGF.
During reassessment, the Assessor’s Office sends field agents to examine and inspect the exterior of every property and may interview the property owner to obtain information about the interior.
If no one is available at the time of inspection, the Assessor’s Office will proceed with an exterior inspection. This information is vital to ensure property records are accurate and reflect any changes to the property.
If your business was open on the assessment date of January 1, you are required to file a Business Tangible Personal Property Assessment Return by the applicable due date.
While Indiana law does not require a final return, many taxpayers choose to notify the Assessor’s Office of this change. The Assessor has the authority to place an estimated assessment on a business believed to have failed to file a required return, so providing this information can help prevent future issues.
For general questions about recording documents, please contact the Vanderburgh County Recorder’s Office. To access contact information, please click here.
For zoning questions, you should contact the appropriate planning or zoning authority. To find the correct office and contact information, please click here.
For information about building permits, inspections, or requirements, please contact Vanderburgh County. Contact information is available by clicking here.
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.
Vanderburgh County Form 11’s were mailed on or before April 30, 2024 for the January 1, 2024 assessment date. The appeal deadline is June 17, 2024.
Access the appeals flowchart by clicking Procedure for Appeal of Assessment Flow Chart.
Form 130Property Tax Assessment Board of Appeals
Vanderburgh 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
The PTABOA generally meets once every six weeks to make determinations on matters ranging from taxpayers' appeals and requests for exemptions to settling questions of assessment policy and practices.
Prior to the meeting, the Hearing Officer will make recommendations on the issues being brought before the Board. The Board members discuss each item, hear oral testimony when necessary and make a determination by voting on each issue. Taxpayers are notified of the determination in writing and have the option of appealing the decision. The Vanderburgh County PTABOA is proud of its system for handling issues brought before its members. Meetings are open to the public.
Taxpayers with issues before the Board are encouraged to attend and are given the opportunity to present testimony. In the interest of fairness, testimony may be limited to five minutes. Written evidence is best submitted before the meeting to allow Board members the opportunity to review and analyze the material. Board members may respond to testimony and documentation during the hearing. There is no time limit for this discussion. Generally, a representative from the County Assessor's office is available to respond to Board member and taxpayer questions.
If you have already filed an appeal and would like to have an informal meeting to discuss your appeal, you may schedule a meeting here or email us at appeals@vanderburghgov.org.
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.
Vanderburgh County Form 11’s were mailed on or before April 30, 2024 for the January 1, 2024 assessment date. The appeal deadline is June 17, 2024.
Access the appeals flowchart by clicking Procedure for Appeal of Assessment Flow Chart.
Form 130Property Tax Assessment Board of Appeals
Vanderburgh 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
The PTABOA generally meets once every six weeks to make determinations on matters ranging from taxpayers' appeals and requests for exemptions to settling questions of assessment policy and practices.
Prior to the meeting, the Hearing Officer will make recommendations on the issues being brought before the Board. The Board members discuss each item, hear oral testimony when necessary and make a determination by voting on each issue. Taxpayers are notified of the determination in writing and have the option of appealing the decision. The Vanderburgh County PTABOA is proud of its system for handling issues brought before its members. Meetings are open to the public.
Taxpayers with issues before the Board are encouraged to attend and are given the opportunity to present testimony. In the interest of fairness, testimony may be limited to five minutes. Written evidence is best submitted before the meeting to allow Board members the opportunity to review and analyze the material. Board members may respond to testimony and documentation during the hearing. There is no time limit for this discussion. Generally, a representative from the County Assessor's office is available to respond to Board member and taxpayer questions.
If you have already filed an appeal and would like to have an informal meeting to discuss your appeal, you may schedule a meeting here or email us at appeals@vanderburghgov.org.
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. When the inspection is complete, a business card will be left to inform the taxpayer that we were there. Photographs will also be taken during all inspections.
Each reassessment field inspector wears an ID badge and an identifying shirt or jacket. If a taxpayer is uncertain about the identity of a representative, please contact the Vanderburgh County Assessor's Office for verification (812) 435-5267.
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. When the inspection is complete, a business card will be left to inform the taxpayer that we were there. Photographs will also be taken during all inspections.
Each reassessment field inspector wears an ID badge and an identifying shirt or jacket. If a taxpayer is uncertain about the identity of a representative, please contact the Vanderburgh County Assessor's Office for verification (812) 435-5267.
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.
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.
Effective April 1, 2016, all resident Indiana Inheritance Tax Returns (Form IH-6) for individuals who died prior to January 1, 2013 must be filed with the Indiana Department of Revenue, rather than the county courts.
For more information regarding the repeal of inheritance tax view the letter the Indiana Department of Revenue issued here, inheritance.pdf.
Effective April 1, 2016, all resident Indiana Inheritance Tax Returns (Form IH-6) for individuals who died prior to January 1, 2013 must be filed with the Indiana Department of Revenue, rather than the county courts.
For more information regarding the repeal of inheritance tax view the letter the Indiana Department of Revenue issued here, inheritance.pdf.
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 to produce income, or held as an investment that should be or is subject to depreciation for federal income tax purposes.
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.
Taxpayers claiming the exemption for the first time must file Form 103 (or Form 102 for Farmers) and Form 104.
If the Taxpayer’s Total Acquisition Cost Exceeds $2,000,000, they are still required to file a Personal Property Return
For further personal property guidance, please refer to the Department of Local Government Finance (DLGF).
Completed personal property returns are due on May 15th of the assessment year.
See IAC § 6-1.1-37-7 concerning the Penalties for Non-Compliance
To Look up your taxing district go to https://budgetnotices.in.gov/
NAICS codes look up go to https://www.census.gov/naics/
Please contact our office at (812) 435-5282 or assessor@vanderburghgov.org if you have any further questions.
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 Vanderburgh 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 to produce income, or held as an investment that should be or is subject to depreciation for federal income tax purposes.
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.
Taxpayers claiming the exemption for the first time must file Form 103 (or Form 102 for Farmers) and Form 104.
If the Taxpayer’s Total Acquisition Cost Exceeds $2,000,000, they are still required to file a Personal Property Return
For further personal property guidance, please refer to the Department of Local Government Finance (DLGF).
Completed personal property returns are due on May 15th of the assessment year.
See IAC § 6-1.1-37-7 concerning the Penalties for Non-Compliance
To Look up your taxing district go to https://budgetnotices.in.gov/
NAICS codes look up go to https://www.census.gov/naics/
Please contact our office at (812) 435-5282 or assessor@vanderburghgov.org if you have any further questions.
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 Vanderburgh County Assessor’s Office for assistance.
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.
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.