Lake County
Lake County, Indiana
2293 N. Main Street
Crown Point, Indiana 46307
Tel: 219-755-3000
County Website: Lake county
Assessor Website: Lake county assessor
Lake County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- An appeal begins with filing a Form 130 – Taxpayer’s Notice to Initiate an Appeal with the local assessing official.
- A taxpayer may only request a review of the current year’s assessed valuation.
- Following an informal conference with the local assessing official, the assessor will make a recommendation either denying or approving the appeal.
- If denied, the appeal will be forwarded to the county Property Tax Assessment Board of Appeals (PTABOA) for review.
- If the PTABOA denies the appeal, instructions will be provided on appealing the decision to the Indiana Board of Tax Review.
- After being heard by the Indiana Board of Tax Review, taxpayers may also seek review by the Indiana Tax Court.
- A taxpayer can still file an appeal concerning “objective” issues (i.e. factual matters, such as the property record card contains an incorrect description of the property, like a garage that does not exist); however, it is on page 2 of the Form 130.
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Here's how to lower your property taxes in Lake county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Lake county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Lake 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. Lake 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 Lake 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 Lake 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 Lake 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 Lake 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 Lake county Indiana tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Lake County
Homes in Lake county have a median home value of $152,729.
Lake county home values are ranked 22 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, Lake county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~17%.
The median household income in Lake county is $57,530.
Compared to the state of Indiana and the United States, Lake county's median household income is lower than the state of Indiana's average median household income of $57,781 and higher than the United States average median household income of $54,172.
Lake county's population has grown from 475,594 in 1990 to 498,700 in 2020, an increase of 4.9% 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.
Lake county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is less than the population change for Indiana and the United States.
Lake County Indiana Cities
Crown Point, Dyer, East Cedar Lake, East Chicago, Gary, Griffith, Hammond, Highland, Hobart, Lake Station, Lowell, Merrillville, Munster, Saint John, Schererville, Schneider, Shelby, Whiting
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46303 / 46307 / 46311 / 46312 / 46319 / 46320 / 46321 / 46322 / 46323 / 46324 / 46327 / 46342 / 46356 / 46373 / 46375 / 46376 / 46377 / 46394 / 46402 / 46403 / 46404 / 46405 / 46406 / 46407 / 46408 / 46409 / 46410 /
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