Scott County
Scott County, Indiana
1 E McClain Ave
Scottsburg, Indiana 47170
Tel: 812-752-8408
County Website: Scott county
Assessor Website: Scott county assessor
Scott County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- File a Form 131 with IBTR to appeal an assessment determination by the PTABOA, within 45 days after notification of the PTABOA determination (Form 115).
- File a Form 132 with IBTR to appeal an exemption determination from the PTABOA, within 45 days after notification of the PTABOA.
- Hand deliver or Mail a Form 131 or 132 to: Indiana Board of Tax Review 100 N. Senate Avenue, Room N-102 Indianapolis, IN 46204
- The taxpayer must also Mail or Hand deliver a copy of the petition to the county assessor. Scott County Assessor 1 E. McClain Ave., Suite 150 Scottsburg, IN 47170
URLs
- https://www.scottcounty.in.gov/topic/index.php?topicid=10&structureid=13
- https://www.scottcounty.in.gov/egov/apps/document/center.egov?view=item;id=37
- https://www.scottcounty.in.gov/egov/apps/document/center.egov?view=item;id=38
All appeal forms must be signed and dated by the petitioner or authorized representative. A power of attorney must be attached if an authorized representative is signing the appeal form and appearing before the IBTR.
Here's how to lower your property taxes in Scott county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Scott county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Scott 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. Scott 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 Scott 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 Scott 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 Scott 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 Scott 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 Scott county Indiana tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Scott County
Homes in Scott county have a median home value of $107,877.
Scott county home values are ranked 69 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, Scott county homes have a median home value that is less than the national median value of $130,626 by ~-17%.
The median household income in Scott county is $45,123.
Compared to the state of Indiana and the United States, Scott 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.
Scott county's population has grown from 20,991 in 1990 to 24,384 in 2020, an increase of 16% 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.
Scott county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is less than the population change for Indiana and the United States.
Scott County Indiana Cities
Austin, Lexington, Scottsburg
Scott County Indiana Zipcodes
47102 / 47138 / 47170 /
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