Elkhart County
Elkhart County, Indiana
117 North Second Street
Goshen, Indiana 46526
Tel: 574-534-3541
County Website: Elkhart county
Assessor Website: Elkhart county assessor
Elkhart County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- Starting in 2020 there are four main ways to go about legally filing a Form-130, the appeal form, with the Assessor's office.
- All of these ways, please note that Indiana law does require appeals be filed on the Form 130 to be accepted.
- Also please be sure to provide/attach any evidence to support your claims that the assessment does not represent market value or has been done in error.
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Here's how to lower your property taxes in Elkhart county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Elkhart county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Elkhart 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. Elkhart 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 Elkhart 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 Elkhart 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 Elkhart 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 Elkhart 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 Elkhart county Indiana tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Elkhart County
Homes in Elkhart county have a median home value of $148,822.
Elkhart county home values are ranked 27 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, Elkhart county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~14%.
The median household income in Elkhart county is $58,509.
Compared to the state of Indiana and the United States, Elkhart county's median household income is higher than the state of Indiana's average median household income of $57,781 and the United States average median household income of $54,172.
Elkhart county's population has grown from 156,198 in 1990 to 207,047 in 2020, an increase of 33% 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.
Elkhart county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is greater than the population change for Indiana and less than the population change for United States.
Elkhart County Indiana Cities
Bristol, Elkhart, Foraker, Middlebury, Millersburg, Nappanee, New Paris, Wakarusa
Elkhart County Indiana Zipcodes
46507 / 46514 / 46516 / 46517 / 46526 / 46540 / 46543 / 46550 / 46553 / 46573 /
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