Delaware County
Delaware County, Indiana
100 W Main St Delaware County Building
Muncie, Indiana 47305
Tel: 765-747-7730
Fax: 765-747-7899
County Website: Delaware county
Assessor Website: Delaware county assessor
Delaware County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- The other appeal process begins with the submission of a Petition for Correction of Error (Form 133) to the County Auditor. This form may be used to appeal objective issues such as:
- Claims may be made for up to three years of assessments with the submission of the Form 133. However, taxpayers requesting refunds must also file a Claim for Refund form (Form 17T).
- In order to appeal a current assessment and have a change in the assessment effective for the most recent assessment date, the taxpayer must request a conference with the local assessing official not later than forty-five days after notice of a change in the assessment is given to the taxpayer or before May 10, whichever is later.
- A Form 133 must have the approval of at least two of the following officials: the county auditor, county assessor or the township assessor. If the petition is denied, the county auditor shall refer the matter to the PTABOA for determination.
- The PTABOA shall provide a copy of their determination to the petitioner and the auditor.
- A petitioner may appeal the PTABOA decision to the Indiana Board of Tax Review. The appeal must be made within thirty days after the mailing date of the PTABOA determination, and is filed with the county auditor.
- After being heard by the Board of Tax Review, taxpayers may also seek review by the Indiana Tax Court. Details on how to appeal to the Tax Court following review by the Board can be obtained by contacting the Indiana Board of Tax Review.
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Here's how to lower your property taxes in Delaware county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Delaware county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Delaware county assessor's website to find the phone number to call. If the assessor determines that your property is worth less than the value on which your taxes are based, your property taxes may be lowered.
Tax exemptions
Start by finding what your tax bill is. Typically you will find your tax bill information on your mortgage statement. Look for tax exemptions or credits that you may be eligible for. Many states and localities offer exemptions or credits for homeowners who meet certain criteria, information such as being over a certain age or having a low income. Delaware county may have these types of exemptions available for homeowners. These exemptions and credits can lower the property tax you owe.
Appeal tax assessment
Appeal the property tax assessment. If you believe that your property's value has been overestimated, you can typically appeal the assessment to your Delaware county tax assessor's office. This is part of the services that your assessor's office provides. You will need to provide evidence to support your claim, such as a recent appraisal or sales data for comparable properties and homes in your area. Usually, you will meet with the Board of Equalization. If your appeal is successful, your property taxes may be lowered.
Challenge the tax rate
Consider challenging the tax rate. In some cases, the amount of property taxes you owe is not based on the value of your property, but on the tax rate set by your local government. If you believe that the tax rate is too high, you can contact your Delaware county government and ask them to consider reducing it.
Property Tax Rules
Stay up-to-date on your property's value and property tax rules. For the purpose of lowering your Delaware county property tax, property value is the assessed property value and not the market property value. Assessed property value is used for taxation purposes while market property value is what a buyer and seller would likely agree on. Typically the assessed value is lower than the market value. Your property's value can change over time due to a variety of factors, such as changes in the local real estate market or improvements you make to your property. To ensure that your property taxes are accurate and fair, it is important to stay informed about your property's value and contact Delaware county local tax assessor's office if you believe there has been a significant change.
Keep in mind that property tax laws and regulations can vary, so it is important to consult with your Delaware county Indiana tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Delaware County
Homes in Delaware county have a median home value of $97,293.
Delaware county home values are ranked 81 out of 92 counties in the state of Indiana for median home price. The average median home value in Indiana is $129,217. Blackford county has the lowest median price at $74,802. Hamilton county has the highest median price at $282,813.
Compared to the rest of the United States, Delaware county homes have a median home value that is less than the national median value of $130,626 by ~-26%.
The median household income in Delaware county is $45,910.
Compared to the state of Indiana and the United States, Delaware county's median household income is lower than the state of Indiana's average median household income of $57,781 and the United States average median household income of $54,172.
Delaware county's population has decreased from 119,659 in 1990 to 111,903 in 2020, a decrease of -6.5% over that time frame.
For comparison, the state of Indiana's population has grown from 5,544,156 in 1990 to 6,785,528 in 2020, an increase of 22% over that time frame.
In the United States, the population has grown from 248,790,925 in 1990 to 331,449,281 in 2020, an increase of 33% over that time frame.
Delaware county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is less than the population change for Indiana and the United States.
Delaware County Indiana Cities
Albany, Daleville, Eaton, Gaston, Muncie, Selma, Yorktown
Delaware County Indiana Zipcodes
47302 / 47303 / 47304 / 47305 / 47320 / 47334 / 47338 / 47342 / 47383 / 47396 /
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