A modern approach to citizen engagement recognizes that many citizens appreciate the ability to interact with their local government in a digital environment — paying property taxes online, researching publicly available information, submitting documents and forms, and more. That's where Engage™ comes in.
Engage™ is an online resource where citizens, real estate professionals, businesses, and others can access publicly available property information, including:
Engage™ is intended to be an intuitive, user-friendly application. That said, some features benefit from a bit of guidance. The user guide below will walk you through the site, and the resources in the left-hand menu are available to assist you throughout your property assessment journey.
A step-by-step walkthrough of the site's search, document, and form features.
View GuideThank you for visiting our website and for the opportunity to serve you.
Assessment Notice
The Vanderburgh County Assessor's Office mailed Form 11 Notices of Assessment for the January 1, 2026 assessment date on or before April 30, 2026. Please review your notice carefully.
Appeal Deadline: June 15, 2026
Because the Form 11 was mailed before May 1 of the assessment year, the deadline to file an appeal is June 15, 2026, pursuant to IC 6-1.1-15-1.1. If you wish to contest your assessed value, you must file a Form 130 (Taxpayer's Notice to Initiate an Appeal) with this office on or before that date.
Notices are mailed to the same address of record as your property tax bill. Please note that non-receipt of your Form 11 is not a valid basis for appeal.
You may view your Form 11 and Property Record Card at any time by searching for your property on this site and opening the files found in the Documents section of your property detail page.
Taxpayer's Notice to Initiate an Appeal, direct from the State forms catalog.
Download PDFSearch your parcel, then open the Forms tab on your property detail page for a Form 130 already populated with your parcel information.
Search PropertyYour completed appeal form may be mailed, brought to the Assessor's Office, or submitted through this website.
Personal Property
Effective January 1, 2026
Pursuant to Sections 13, 15, and 16 of House Enrolled Act 1427 (HEA 1427), the Indiana Personal Property Online Portal (PPOP-IN) no longer accepts 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 could 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.
Personal property returns must now be filed directly with the Vanderburgh County Assessor's Office. Forms and additional guidance are available on the Personal Property page in the menu at left.
While no new filings are accepted after 2025, the Indiana Department of Local Government Finance (DLGF) plans to maintain access to PPOP-IN so that taxpayers who previously filed through the system may continue to access historical filing data.
Please contact our office at (812) 435-5283 or assessor@vanderburghgov.org if you have any further questions.
Personal Property
Effective January 1, 2026
Pursuant to Sections 13, 15, and 16 of House Enrolled Act 1427 (HEA 1427), the Indiana Personal Property Online Portal (PPOP-IN) no longer accepts 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 could 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.
Personal property returns must now be filed directly with the Vanderburgh County Assessor's Office. Forms and additional guidance are available on the Personal Property page in the menu at left.
While no new filings are accepted after 2025, the Indiana Department of Local Government Finance (DLGF) plans to maintain access to PPOP-IN so that taxpayers who previously filed through the system may continue to access historical filing data.
Please contact our office at (812) 435-5283 or assessor@vanderburghgov.org if you have any further questions.
Assessment Notice
The Vanderburgh County Assessor's Office mailed Form 11 Notices of Assessment for the January 1, 2026 assessment date on or before April 30, 2026. Please review your notice carefully.
Appeal Deadline: June 15, 2026
Because the Form 11 was mailed before May 1 of the assessment year, the deadline to file an appeal is June 15, 2026, pursuant to IC 6-1.1-15-1.1. If you wish to contest your assessed value, you must file a Form 130 (Taxpayer's Notice to Initiate an Appeal) with this office on or before that date.
Notices are mailed to the same address of record as your property tax bill. Please note that non-receipt of your Form 11 is not a valid basis for appeal.
You may view your Form 11 and Property Record Card at any time by searching for your property on this site and opening the files found in the Documents section of your property detail page.
Taxpayer's Notice to Initiate an Appeal, direct from the State forms catalog.
Download PDFSearch your parcel, then open the Forms tab on your property detail page for a Form 130 already populated with your parcel information.
Search PropertyYour completed appeal form may be mailed, brought to the Assessor's Office, or submitted through this website.
A modern approach to citizen engagement recognizes that many citizens appreciate the ability to interact with their local government in a digital environment — paying property taxes online, researching publicly available information, submitting documents and forms, and more. That's where Engage™ comes in.
Engage™ is an online resource where citizens, real estate professionals, businesses, and others can access publicly available property information, including:
Engage™ is intended to be an intuitive, user-friendly application. That said, some features benefit from a bit of guidance. The user guide below will walk you through the site, and the resources in the left-hand menu are available to assist you throughout your property assessment journey.
A step-by-step walkthrough of the site's search, document, and form features.
View GuideThank you for visiting our website and for the opportunity to serve you.
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.
The links below cover the most commonly requested county services. Several are handled by offices other than the Assessor — each card notes where the request goes.
File for a homestead, mortgage, over-65, disability, or veteran deduction through the County Auditor.
County AuditorUpdate the mailing address of record for your property tax statements and notices.
Submit RequestStep-by-step instructions for paying property taxes through this site, from the Engage™ User Guide.
View GuideReview properties scheduled for tax sale, along with dates and bidding procedures.
View Tax SaleRecording requirements, fees, and procedures from the County Recorder's office.
County RecorderLook up issued building permits by address or parcel using the county permit map.
Search PermitsPlease contact our office at (812) 435-5283 or assessor@vanderburghgov.org if you have any further questions.
The links below cover the most commonly requested county services. Several are handled by offices other than the Assessor — each card notes where the request goes.
File for a homestead, mortgage, over-65, disability, or veteran deduction through the County Auditor.
County AuditorUpdate the mailing address of record for your property tax statements and notices.
Submit RequestStep-by-step instructions for paying property taxes through this site, from the Engage™ User Guide.
View GuideReview properties scheduled for tax sale, along with dates and bidding procedures.
View Tax SaleRecording requirements, fees, and procedures from the County Recorder's office.
County RecorderLook up issued building permits by address or parcel using the county permit map.
Search PermitsPlease contact our office at (812) 435-5283 or assessor@vanderburghgov.org if you have any further questions.
Indiana Code § 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, 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 and Section III of page 2 of the Form 130.
2026 Appeal Deadline: June 15, 2026
Vanderburgh County Form 11 Notices of Assessment were mailed on or before April 30, 2026 for the January 1, 2026 assessment date. Because the notices were mailed before May 1 of the assessment year, the deadline to file an appeal was June 15, 2026.
Taxpayer's Notice to Initiate an Appeal. Page 1 for value appeals, Section III of page 2 for objective corrections.
Download PDFA guide to locating comparable sales to support your appeal.
Download PDFThe DLGF's step-by-step diagram of the appeal procedure, from filing through the Indiana Supreme Court.
Download PDFVanderburgh County has a three voting-member Board in accordance with Indiana Code § 6-1.1-28. The County Assessor serves as secretary and as a non-voting member.
| Member | Role |
|---|---|
| Khris Seger | Level III Indiana Assessor-Appraiser |
| Daniel Humphrey | Real Estate Appraiser |
| Robert Wathen | Board Member |
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. Meetings are open to the public.
Prior to the meeting, the Hearing Officer will make recommendations on the issues being brought before the Board. 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.
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.
Request an Informal Meeting
If you have already filed an appeal and would like to discuss it informally, you may schedule a meeting online or email appeals@vanderburghgov.org.
Indiana Code § 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, 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 and Section III of page 2 of the Form 130.
2026 Appeal Deadline: June 15, 2026
Vanderburgh County Form 11 Notices of Assessment were mailed on or before April 30, 2026 for the January 1, 2026 assessment date. Because the notices were mailed before May 1 of the assessment year, the deadline to file an appeal was June 15, 2026.
Taxpayer's Notice to Initiate an Appeal. Page 1 for value appeals, Section III of page 2 for objective corrections.
Download PDFA guide to locating comparable sales to support your appeal.
Download PDFThe DLGF's step-by-step diagram of the appeal procedure, from filing through the Indiana Supreme Court.
Download PDFVanderburgh County has a three voting-member Board in accordance with Indiana Code § 6-1.1-28. The County Assessor serves as secretary and as a non-voting member.
| Member | Role |
|---|---|
| Khris Seger | Level III Indiana Assessor-Appraiser |
| Daniel Humphrey | Real Estate Appraiser |
| Robert Wathen | Board Member |
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. Meetings are open to the public.
Prior to the meeting, the Hearing Officer will make recommendations on the issues being brought before the Board. 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.
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.
Request an Informal Meeting
If you have already filed an appeal and would like to discuss it informally, you may schedule a meeting online or email appeals@vanderburghgov.org.
During statewide reassessments, the county assessor inspects each property to ensure that records are correct. Approximately 25% of the parcels in each jurisdiction are reassessed each year, over a four-year time frame.
During a field inspection, personnel will attempt to identify themselves to the property owner and explain the purpose of 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 are taken during all inspections.
Verifying a Representative's Identity
Each reassessment field inspector wears an ID badge and an identifying shirt or jacket. If you are uncertain about the identity of someone claiming to represent this office, please contact the Vanderburgh County Assessor's Office at (812) 435-5267 for verification before allowing an inspection.
During statewide reassessments, the county assessor inspects each property to ensure that records are correct. Approximately 25% of the parcels in each jurisdiction are reassessed each year, over a four-year time frame.
During a field inspection, personnel will attempt to identify themselves to the property owner and explain the purpose of 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 are taken during all inspections.
Verifying a Representative's Identity
Each reassessment field inspector wears an ID badge and an identifying shirt or jacket. If you are uncertain about the identity of someone claiming to represent this office, please contact the Vanderburgh County Assessor's Office at (812) 435-5267 for verification before allowing an inspection.
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 you to enter your property's assessed value and possible deductions to see a range of tax bill estimates.
Estimate a tax bill for the current pay 2026 cycle using your assessed value and applicable deductions.
Open EstimatorLook up your taxing district number and name by township, or find it on a prior tax bill.
District Look UpYou will need your property's assessed value and your taxing district number. To find your assessed value, search for your property on this site and locate the value labeled Assessed Value Total Land and Improvements. Your taxing district number appears on your tax bill and matches the district numbers listed in the estimator.
A list of taxing districts by township is also available on the DLGF Township Look Up page.
Estimates Only
The figures provided by these tools are projections only and should not be taken as a statement of true tax liability. Local income tax property tax credits and the Over 65 credit are not included in the estimate, so your actual bill may be lower than the figure shown. Final figures are calculated by the County Auditor and certified before tax bills are mailed.
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 you to enter your property's assessed value and possible deductions to see a range of tax bill estimates.
Estimate a tax bill for the current pay 2026 cycle using your assessed value and applicable deductions.
Open EstimatorLook up your taxing district number and name by township, or find it on a prior tax bill.
District Look UpYou will need your property's assessed value and your taxing district number. To find your assessed value, search for your property on this site and locate the value labeled Assessed Value Total Land and Improvements. Your taxing district number appears on your tax bill and matches the district numbers listed in the estimator.
A list of taxing districts by township is also available on the DLGF Township Look Up page.
Estimates Only
The figures provided by these tools are projections only and should not be taken as a statement of true tax liability. Local income tax property tax credits and the Over 65 credit are not included in the estimate, so your actual bill may be lower than the figure shown. Final figures are calculated by the County Auditor and certified before tax bills are mailed.
Before You Begin
Business Tangible Personal Property Return summary sheet, filed with Form 102 or 103.
Download PDFPlease contact our office at (812) 435-5283 or assessor@vanderburghgov.org if you have any further questions.
Before You Begin
Business Tangible Personal Property Return summary sheet, filed with Form 102 or 103.
Download PDFPlease contact our office at (812) 435-5283 or assessor@vanderburghgov.org if you have any further questions.
Indiana's Inheritance Tax Has Been Repealed
There is no Indiana inheritance tax owed, and no inheritance tax returns should be prepared or filed.
Inheritance tax in the State of Indiana was repealed for individuals who died after December 31, 2012. House Enrolled Act 1001 (2013) repealed the inheritance tax, the estate tax, and the generation skipping tax.
No inheritance tax returns have to be prepared or filed, and no tax has to be paid. In addition, no Consents to Transfer personal property or Notice of Intended Transfer of Checking Account are required for those dying after December 31, 2012.
Returns for decedents who died before January 1, 2013 were originally still required where the estate exceeded the applicable exemption amount, and as of April 1, 2016 those returns had to be filed with the Indiana Department of Revenue rather than the county courts.
That is no longer the case. The Department of Revenue has since retired the inheritance tax forms. Under IC 34-11-1-2, no inheritance tax returns should be prepared or filed after October 5, 2023, for any decedent — including those who died on or before December 31, 2012.
Inheritance tax is administered by the State of Indiana, not by the County Assessor's office. Questions should be directed to the Indiana Department of Revenue, or to your own tax professional or legal counsel.
The Department's notice on the repeal of the inheritance, estate, and generation skipping taxes.
Download PDFAvailable Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. ET.
(317) 232-2154Indiana's Inheritance Tax Has Been Repealed
There is no Indiana inheritance tax owed, and no inheritance tax returns should be prepared or filed.
Inheritance tax in the State of Indiana was repealed for individuals who died after December 31, 2012. House Enrolled Act 1001 (2013) repealed the inheritance tax, the estate tax, and the generation skipping tax.
No inheritance tax returns have to be prepared or filed, and no tax has to be paid. In addition, no Consents to Transfer personal property or Notice of Intended Transfer of Checking Account are required for those dying after December 31, 2012.
Returns for decedents who died before January 1, 2013 were originally still required where the estate exceeded the applicable exemption amount, and as of April 1, 2016 those returns had to be filed with the Indiana Department of Revenue rather than the county courts.
That is no longer the case. The Department of Revenue has since retired the inheritance tax forms. Under IC 34-11-1-2, no inheritance tax returns should be prepared or filed after October 5, 2023, for any decedent — including those who died on or before December 31, 2012.
Inheritance tax is administered by the State of Indiana, not by the County Assessor's office. Questions should be directed to the Indiana Department of Revenue, or to your own tax professional or legal counsel.
The Department's notice on the repeal of the inheritance, estate, and generation skipping taxes.
Download PDFAvailable Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. ET.
(317) 232-2154Personal property is a self-assessed valuation system. 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.
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.
Taxpayers claiming the exemption for the first time must file Form 103 (or Form 102 for farmers) and Form 104. When completing the return:
If the taxpayer's total acquisition cost exceeds $2,000,000, a Personal Property Return is still required.
Returns are due May 15 of the assessment year.
Under IC § 6-1.1-37-7, a penalty of twenty-five dollars ($25) applies to returns filed after the due date. For returns not filed within thirty (30) days of the due date, an additional penalty of twenty percent (20%) of the taxes finally determined will be assessed.
Please contact our office at (812) 435-5282 or assessor@vanderburghgov.org if you have any further questions.
Effective January 1, 2026
Pursuant to Sections 13, 15, and 16 of House Enrolled Act 1427 (HEA 1427), the Indiana Personal Property Online Portal (PPOP-IN) no longer accepts 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 could 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 are 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.
Personal property returns must be filed directly with the Vanderburgh County Assessor's Office. Forms, filing deadlines, and exemption guidance are available on the Personal Property page.
Taxpayers with questions regarding personal property filings are encouraged to contact our office at (812) 435-5282 or assessor@vanderburghgov.org for assistance.
Personal property is a self-assessed valuation system. 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.
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.
Taxpayers claiming the exemption for the first time must file Form 103 (or Form 102 for farmers) and Form 104. When completing the return:
If the taxpayer's total acquisition cost exceeds $2,000,000, a Personal Property Return is still required.
Returns are due May 15 of the assessment year.
Under IC § 6-1.1-37-7, a penalty of twenty-five dollars ($25) applies to returns filed after the due date. For returns not filed within thirty (30) days of the due date, an additional penalty of twenty percent (20%) of the taxes finally determined will be assessed.
Please contact our office at (812) 435-5282 or assessor@vanderburghgov.org if you have any further questions.
Effective January 1, 2026
Pursuant to Sections 13, 15, and 16 of House Enrolled Act 1427 (HEA 1427), the Indiana Personal Property Online Portal (PPOP-IN) no longer accepts 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 could 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 are 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.
Personal property returns must be filed directly with the Vanderburgh County Assessor's Office. Forms, filing deadlines, and exemption guidance are available on the Personal Property page.
Taxpayers with questions regarding personal property filings are encouraged to contact our office at (812) 435-5282 or assessor@vanderburghgov.org for assistance.
Exemptions involve a certain type of property, or the property of a certain kind of taxpayer, which is not taxable. Property may be granted an exemption only if an application has been timely filed and the property is shown to qualify under a specific statute.
Filing Deadline: April 1
An application for exemption must be filed with the County Assessor before April 1 of the assessment year. There is no filing fee.
The owner of the property who wishes to obtain an exemption must file Form 136 (State Form 9284), Application for Property Tax Exemption, with the County Assessor. The owner must provide all information requested on the application and the accompanying information sheet.
The application must be refiled every even year, unless all of the following are true:
Please contact our office at (812) 435-5282 or assessor@vanderburghgov.org if you have any further questions.
Exemptions involve a certain type of property, or the property of a certain kind of taxpayer, which is not taxable. Property may be granted an exemption only if an application has been timely filed and the property is shown to qualify under a specific statute.
Filing Deadline: April 1
An application for exemption must be filed with the County Assessor before April 1 of the assessment year. There is no filing fee.
The owner of the property who wishes to obtain an exemption must file Form 136 (State Form 9284), Application for Property Tax Exemption, with the County Assessor. The owner must provide all information requested on the application and the accompanying information sheet.
The application must be refiled every even year, unless all of the following are true:
Please contact our office at (812) 435-5282 or assessor@vanderburghgov.org if you have any further questions.