Appealing Your Property Tax Assessment in Indiana
Deadlines and steps to appeal a property tax assessment in Indiana, and when property taxes are due.
Short answer: File Form 130 (Taxpayer's Notice to Initiate an Appeal) with the local assessing official. After an informal conference with the assessing official, the appeal is forwarded to the county Property Tax Assessment Board of Appeals (PTABOA). Indiana DLGF, Appeals
| Appealing your assessment | File Form 130 (Taxpayer's Notice to Initiate an Appeal) with the local assessing official. After an informal conference with the assessing official, the appeal is forwarded to the county Property Tax Assessment Board of Appeals (PTABOA). If the PTABOA denies it, the taxpayer may appeal to the Indiana Board of Tax Review and then seek review in the Indiana Tax Court. Source: Indiana DLGF, Appeals |
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| When property taxes are due | Property taxes are due twice a year, to the county treasurer: for 2026, May 11 and November 10. A payment made within 30 days after the due date carries a 5% penalty on the unpaid tax (if no back taxes are owed on the property); after 30 days the penalty is 10%. |
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FAQ
How do you appeal a property tax assessment in Indiana?
File Form 130 (Taxpayer's Notice to Initiate an Appeal) with the local assessing official. After an informal conference with the assessing official, the appeal is forwarded to the county Property Tax Assessment Board of Appeals (PTABOA). If the PTABOA denies it, the taxpayer may appeal to the Indiana Board of Tax Review and then seek review in the Indiana Tax Court.
When are property taxes due in Indiana?
Property taxes are due twice a year, to the county treasurer: for 2026, May 11 and November 10. A payment made within 30 days after the due date carries a 5% penalty on the unpaid tax (if no back taxes are owed on the property); after 30 days the penalty is 10%.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.