General FAQ
Why did my assessment change if I haven’t made any changes to my property?
State legislators passed a law (IC 6-1.1-4-4.5) effective in 2006 requiring assessors to annually adjust the assessed value of real property to account for changes in value. This is called “trending” and it is calculated based on sales in your “neighborhood” or area during the two years preceding the assessment date (2004 & 2005).
“Neighborhood” as defined by the Real Property Assessment Manual:
A geographical area exhibiting a high degree of homogeneity in residential amentities, land use, economic and social trends, and housing characteristics.
If you feel your assessed value is more than what you could sell your property for and you can provide evidence to substantiate this, please bring the evidence to the Assessor’s office (First floor, north end of east hall) in the County Courthouse.
You will also need to fill out a Petition For Review of Assessment (Form 130)
What kind of evidence do I need to provide?
The Indiana Tax Court has repeatedly stated that the most effective documentation is a professional appraisal.
Additional market data that may be relevant in establishing your case include:
– Sales comparison information (sales of similar homes in your area) (Per Indiana Tax Court, unless the properties are truly “identical” the taxpayer must account for any differences between the homes)
– Sale data (closing statement) from the sale of the subject property. However, if the sale is a tax sale, estate sale, distress sale, exempt sale or in any way does not represent market value, the sale information is unlikely to be deemed “probative” (serving for trial as proof).
Best appeal documentation:
1. Appraisal
2. Comparable Sales
3. Closing Statement (from “valid” sale of subject property)
Real Property FAQ
What is real property?
Real Estate: The physical land and appurtenances affixed to it.
Real Property: Any one of the following:
– land located within this state.
– a building or fixture situated on land located within this state.
– a appurtenance to land located within this state.
– an estate in land located within this state, or an estate, right, or privilege in mines located on the land or minerals, including, but not limited to, oil and gas, located in the land, if the estate, right, or privilege is distinct from the ownership of the surface of the land
– a riverboat on which lawful gaming is authorized and licensed under IC 4-33.
Mobile Home: A mobile home that meets one of the following requirements:
– located on land owned by the home owner.
– located on a permanent foundation.
Where can I find Property information and property record cards?
How do I file a property assessment appeal?
Please call the Assessor’s office at 812-663-4868 with your concerns.
What forms are frequently used in the Assessor’s office?
How do I remove structures from my parcel and off my assessment?
Call the Assessor’s office at 812-663-4868. There is no need to come in the office.
Business Presonal Property FAQ
What is Business Personal Property?
Business tangible personal property is the value of all property besides real estate that is used in your business or organization. It includes equipment used in the production of income or held as an investment; billboards; foundations for the equipment; and all other tangible property other than real property.
Who files Business Personal Property?
All businesses, farmers, churches, and not-for-profit organizations. Only if the acquisition cost of all your business personal property is exceeds $80,000.
What is the deadline to file Business Personal Property?
May 15.
How do you file Business Personal Property?
– Visit the Assessor’s office- 150 Courthouse Square, Suite 105, Greensburg, IN 47240
– Online at: https://ppopin.in.gov/
– Print Business Personal Property forms at https://www.in.gov/dlgf/forms/dlgf-forms/#Personal
What if my business is no longer operating?
Please call the Assessor’s office immediately at 812-663-4868.
