CountyTax

Indiana property tax rates by county

Indiana · #30 of 52 · 92 counties

0.74%state benchmark

Median annual property tax $1,614 · median home value $218,200

Below the U.S. benchmark 0.94%. Spring installment due May 10, Fall installment due Nov 10. Payment dates ↓

Same house, different county

Apply each county's benchmark rate to a $218,200 home, the Indiana median: about $1,998 a year in Lake County (0.92%) versus $894 in Clay County (0.41%) — $1,104 a year apart for the same house. Counties with at least 20,000 people.

Where most Indiana residents live

CountyRateMedian taxOf income
Marion County#2 of 920.91%$2,0283.1%
Lake County#1 of 920.92%$2,1123.0%
Allen County#13 of 920.79%$1,6892.4%
Hamilton County#4 of 920.88%$3,5492.9%
St. Joseph County#5 of 920.86%$1,6652.5%

Of income = median annual property tax ÷ median household income (all households, owners and renters), ACS 2020–2024 5-year. A real bill depends on the assessed value and exemptions, not only the rate.

Counties, highest rate first

When it's due in Indiana

All states
Spring installment
Due May 10
Late from May 11 under state law — the exact cutoff time, weekend/holiday carry-over and this year's date are on your bill.
Fall installment
Due Nov 10
Late from Nov 11 under state law — the exact cutoff time, weekend/holiday carry-over and this year's date are on your bill.
Late penalty5% penalty if paid within 30 days of due date (if no prior delinquency), otherwise 10% penalty (Ind. Code § 6-1.1-37-10)
Appeal windowearlier of June 15 or 45 days after Form 11 notice mailed to Property Tax Assessment Board of Appeals (Ind. Code § 6-1.1-15-1.1)

Uniform statewide property tax due dates: May 10 and November 10. Regular annual schedule; tax year: prior year assessment, TS-1 bills mailed April. Source: Ind. Code § 6-1.1-22-9, rules checked 2026-09-19. Confirm the amount and deadline on your official tax bill.

Benchmark = median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value, ACS 2020–2024 5-year. Counties where the Census reports a range ("less than $200", "$10,000 or more") get no rate.