Treasurer

Property Tax Due Dates:

May 12, 2025, and November 10, 2025

Tax Bills are mailed one (1) time per year on or before April 15th.

Failure to receive a tax bill does not relieve the taxpayer of the responsibility for payment and penalties when delinquent.

To View or Print your Tax Bill: Click HERE

Office Hours are 8AM - 4PM, Monday - Friday
Office will be CLOSED on all major holidays.

The Treasurer is the custodian of all monies belonging to the county.

Office responsibilities include:

  • Collection of Property Taxes (Real Estate, Personal and Mobile Home)
  • Collection of Taxes involved in Bankruptcy
  • Collection of Innkeeper Tax
  • Collection of Excise Tax
  • Issuance of Tax Clearance for Alcoholic Beverage Permit
  • Issuance of Mobile Home Permit (Transfer or Moving)
  • Investment of Funds
  • Conduction of Annual Tax Sale
  • Collection of Delinquent Taxes of Public Employees
  • Collection of Delinquent Personal Property Taxes through Judgment

FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions

Do you accept postmarks?
Yes, payments are considered ON TIME if the envelope is postmarked BY USPS on or before the tax due date. (Note: Postmarks are valid for regular tax payments and do not apply to properties being certified for Tax Sale.)
I never received my tax bill. What do I do?
View or print your tax bill from our website by clicking HERE, and verify the mailing address on the tax bill is accurate. Please contact our office at 812-462-3251 to update your mailing address. You can also update the address on the front of your tax bill when mailing in your payment. 
Can I make partial payments?
Yes, payments may be made at any time in any amount, but the full amount will need to be paid by the due date to avoid penalties on the unpaid balance. 
How can I reduce my tax bill?
Deductions/exemptions are available to qualifying taxpayers. Contact the Auditor's Office at 812-462-3361 for additional information about exemptions. Another way to reduce your tax bill is to ensure that the assessed value of your property is correct. Contact either the County Assessor (county) at 812-462-3358 or the Harrison Assessor (city) at 812-462-3271 for additional information about the assessment and appeal procedures. 
Why does my tax bill say IN ESCROW?
If your property taxes are escrowed in with your mortgage payment you will see "IN ESCROW" written diagonally in a gray watermark across your Tax Bill. Contact your mortgage company to confirm payment.
I recently bought or sold property. Who is responsible for paying the taxes?
Responsibility for property taxes is usually covered during closing, however, if you are unsure you should check with the Title Company or Real Estate Agent that handled the sale. 
When does my property become eligible for Tax Sale?
Property taxes must be three (3) or more installments past due to be eligible for Tax Sale.
My property was sold in the Tax Sale. How do I get it back?
Properties sold in the Tax Sale may be redeemed by the property owner. Contact the Auditor's Office at 812-462-3361 for more information. 
I received a letter from the Indiana Department of Revenue. Why are they taking my refund?
TRECS is a program that allows counties to collect unpaid property taxes by intercepting individual state income tax refunds (not federal refunds). If the delinquent taxes are not paid within 30 days from the date of notification, the taxpayer's state refund will be applied towards that outstanding debt. 
My taxes were overpaid. How do I get a refund?
Two (2) times each year following the Spring and Fall collection periods, letters notifying taxpayers of surplus funds greater than $5.00 are sent out from the Treasurer's Office with instructions on how to claim the refund. Refunds may take 4-6 weeks once the completed claim form and proof of payment are received.