Mission Statement

Vigo County Central Dispatch is a public utility that prides itself in its professionalism by providing quality and equal communication services in any circumstance to all we encounter.

Core Values

Health Department Annual Reports

Annual Reports are published in March of the following year.

* Paper copies are available at the Health Department. 

Personal Property

Personal Property is a self-assessed system and includes all tangible personal property used in a trade or business, production of income, or is subject to depreciation for federal income tax purposes.

Per IC 6-1.1-2-1.5, the assessment date for Personal Property is January 1st beginning in 2016 and the filing is due May 15th each year.  Amended returns are allowed within twelve months from the date of original return. Only timely filed original returns can be amended per IC 6-1.1-3-7.5.

Filing Requirements and Procedures for Personal Property Assessment

***REMEMBER*** The deadline to file Personal Property is May 15th!

Effective January 1, 2022 the state implemented the exemption of Personal Property with an Acquisition Cost under $80,000. A taxpayer that is eligible for the exemption is not required to file a personal property return, but must file an annual certification stating that the taxpayer's business personal property is exempt from taxation for that assessment date. A certificate or Form 103 must be filed with our office every year in order to claim the exemption.

Personal Property Forms & Information

Personal Property FAQ

Form 103 Short 

Form 103 Long

Form 104

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Health Clinic Schedule

The Vigo County Health Department Clinic is located at 696 South 1st Street in Terre Haute.  The entrance faces 1st Street and is across from the north end of Fairbank's Park.
 
The hours are 8:15 am - 3:45 pm, Monday - Friday, closed on holidays. See below for exception on the second Tuesday of every month. 
 
The Clinic is closed daily from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm for lunch.        
 
The Clinic will be open 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm for night clinic the second Tuesday of every month. These dates are:
 
January 10
February 7
March 21
April 4
May 2
June 6
July 4
August 1
September 5
October 3
November 7
December 5
                        
The phone number FOR ALL HEALTH CLINIC SERVICES is (812) 462-3431.

Appeals (PTABOA)

When Can You File An Appeal

The County sends a Form 11 "Notice of Assessment" to all property owners once a year. If a taxpayer does not agree with the current year's assessed value as stated on the Form 11, they have the right to initiate an appeal. The allotted time to file an appeal is 45 days from the date of the notice of assessment, which is specified on the Form 11.

Please Note: The Form 11 for assessments as of January 1, 2022 was mailed out April 26, 2022. The deadline to file an appeal is June 15, 2022.

Appeal Process

Due to legislative changes passed in 2017, all appeals must be filed on the Form 130 for each parcel being appealed. After completing the Form 130, it must be signed and delivered in person or by mail to the Harrison Township Assessor's Office. When submitting an appeal, we ask that you provide TWO copies of any evidence supporting what you believe the valuation should be.

Typical evidence may include: 

  • Appraisal
  • Brokers Opinion
  • Comparable Sales with adjustments
  • Other evidence supporting a value

Once the appeal has been filed, we begin an informal review by:

  • Reviewing the Form 130 and supplied evidence
  • Visiting the property to verify or update our records if necessary
  • Scheduling an informal meeting by phone, email, or in person to discuss the evidence and/or findings

If you are not satisfied with the results from the informal review, the appeal is then forwarded to the Property Tax Assessment Board of Appeals (PTABOA) for a formal review. A formal hearing will be scheduled by the board secretary, Deana Chrisman, and you will be allowed to present your appeal and evidence to the 3 members on the board. The board members will hear testimony from the assessor and petitioner, and will make a determination at a later date. You will then be sent a Form 115 by mail stating the boards decision. If you do not agree with the final determination, you may petition to have your appeal forwarded to the state level. 

More information on the Appeal Process

Property Tax Fact Sheet

Appeal Procedure

Form 130

Commercial & Industrial Properties

All real property in Indiana is assessed by its market value-in-use. According to the state, "The market value-in-use of a property for its current use, as reflected by the utility received by the owner or by a similar user, from the property." Market value-in-use is determined by one of the following approaches: Cost Approach, Sales Comparison Approach, and Income Approach.

If you have recently bought or sold a commercial/industrial property, please fill out a Sales Validation Questionnaire and return it to our office/email. Additionally, if you have an income-producing property and would like to try the Income Approach to determine its market value-in-use, please fill out one of the following surveys.

Commercial & Industrial Surveys

Apartment Survey

Commercial Office Income/Expense Survey

Retail Income/Expense Survey

Residential Medical Facility Income/Expense Survey

Hotel/Motel Survey

General Commercial Survey

Rental Properties

The Income and Cost Approach are both used when assessing income-producing properties. When properties are purchased for investment purposes rather than owner occupancy, the State allows us to use a Gross Rent Multiplier when determining the assessed value. The Gross Rent Multiplier creates a direct relationship between the gross rent generated by a rental property and the sale price, or market value, allowing for assessments based on the investment potential.

Sale Price / Rent = Gross Rent Multiplier (GRM)

Rent * GRM = Assessed Value

If you would like to try a GRM, please fill out the Residential Rental Questionnaire and submit it, along with any leases or Schedule E, to our office/email.

Per IC 6-1.1-4-39, ".........If a taxpayer wishes to have the income capitalization method or the gross rent multiplier method used in the initial formulation of the assessment of the taxpayer's property, the taxpayer must submit the necessary information (rental questionnaire and copy of lease/Schedule E) to the assessor not later than the January 1 assessment date....."

Additional information regarding a GRM can be found here Gross Rent Multiplier FAQ 

Property Sales

Sales Information

When a transfer of real property interest is made for valuable consideration, a sales disclosure form must be submitted. Even if a transfer is made without consideration but any conditions B(12) through and including B(15) on the form apply, a form must be submitted. 

Have you recently bought a rental or commercial property? Please visit the "Rental" or "Commercial" page and complete the questionnaire pertaining to the property type and submit it with your Sales Disclosure.

Restaurant Inspections

Body Art Establishment Inspections

Radon

Radon

Lead Poisoning Prevention

Lead Poisoning Prevention

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Become a RIPEA member: paper forms are available through HR or visit www.RIPEA.com.

Jail Project & Local Income Tax

The Vigo County Commissioners have proposed the construction of a new Jail/Security Center to replace the current facilities. It has been determined the current facilities no longer meet the needs of the community due to the size and the inability to meet the needs of our community. The proposed facility was originally estimated to cost approximately $68 million and with some modifications, it is currently estimated at $60 million. The bond payment on the construction of a new jail is estimated at $5 million per year for a 20 year period. The annual operating costs for a new facility has not been projected at this time but there is an anticipation of increased costs. In order to fund the annual debt service and operating costs an increase to the Local Income Tax has been proposed.

Cyclical Reassessment

What is Cyclical Reassessment?

Pursuant to Senate Enrolled Act 19-2012, Indiana is required to perform a statewide reassessment on all real estate property over the course of 4 years. Starting July 1, 2014, assessing officials began assessing 25% of the parcels in their jurisdiction each year over a 4 year time frame. Once all properties have been reassessed, the 4 year cycle starts over. 

Cyclical Reassessment was created to spread out the work and expense of reassessment so that it could be more consistent and predictable over a longer period. Prior to the start of Cyclical Reassessment, the last inspection began in 2012 and was performed over a 20 month period. Before the general reassessment in 2012, there had not been a reassessment done since 2002. Cyclical Reassessment ensures the inspection of all property over a shorter amount of time, resulting in better consistency between visits. 

Know Your Flood Hazard

Know Your Flood Hazard

Vigo County includes the City of Terre Haute, the Towns of Riley, Seelyville and West Terre Haute, and the unincorporated areas of Vigo County. Major flooding occurs along the Wabash River and its tributaries. During the winter and spring, storms of moderate intensity and long duration, coupled with frozen ground, cause flooding. During the summer, thunderstorms which have high intensities and relatively short durations can cause floods (FIS).

Flood hazard areas identified on the Flood Insurance Rate Map are identified as a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA). SFHA are defined as the area that will be inundated by the flood event having a 1-percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year. The 1-percent annual chance flood is also referred to as the base flood or 100-year flood. The most common flood zones in Vigo County are A, AE, and AO. There are also areas of Floodway.

Your property may be subject to flooding. Whether you are thinking about buying or building a home, knowing the flood risk zone can protect you from unplanned expense. You can call the Vigo County Area Planning office at 812-462-3354 or Visit the Area Planning Department for details specific to your property information such as you current flood zone and local floodplains. There is no fee for this service. You can also check the FEMA Flood Maps for information on whether your property is in a flood zone.

INDOT's Community Crossing Program

Launched in 2016, the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program provides funding to cities, towns, and counties across Indiana to make improvements to local roads and bridges.

Community Crossings is a partnership between INDOT and Hoosier communities, both urban and rural, to invest in infrastructure projects that catalyze economic development, create jobs, and strengthen local transportation networks.

Since 2016, the state has awarded $612 million in state funds to support local road and bridge projects throughout Indiana.  

Community Crossings is open to all local government units in the State of Indiana.  Match percentages are:

  • Cities and towns with a population of fewer than 10,000 will receive funds using a 75/25% match
  • Cities and towns with a population of greater than 10,000 will receive funds using a 50/50% match
  • Counties with a population of fewer than 50,000 people will receive funds using a 75/25% match
  • Counties with a population of greater than 50,000 people will receive funds using a 50/50% match

Vigo County has received Community Crossings Funding in 2016, 2017, 2019 and now 2020.  This funding is a great opportunity for our Community to leverage it's local funding to better serve its residents.  

 

COVID-19 Operations

During the COVID-19 Pandemic the Vigo County Highway Department will remain operational.  We are doing everything possible to maintain social distance and prevent the spread of the virus while still fulfilling the duties and responsibilities of the Department.  This includes Supervisors and Staff working remotely or from home as well as limiting the size of crews doing the improvements or preservation activities.  This is a very fluid operation at this time and could change weekly or even daily.  If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact us by phone or by email.

2020 Road Projects

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CYCLICAL REASSESSMENT

Understanding Cyclical Reassessment

Pursuant to Senate Enrolled Act 19-2012, Indiana is required to perform a statewide reassessment on all real estate property over the course of 4 years.  Starting July 1, 2014, assessing officials begin assessing 25% of the parcels in their jurisdiction each year over a 4 year time frame.  Once all properties have been reassessed, the 4 year cycle starts over.

Cyclical Reassessment was created to spread out the work and expense of reassessment so that it could be more consistent and predictable over a longer period.  Prior to the start of Cyclical Reassessment, the last inspection began in 2012 and was performed over a 20 month period.  Before the general reassessment in 2012, there had not been a reassessment done since 2002.  Cyclical Reassessment ensures the inspection of all property over a shorter amount of time, resulting in better consistency between visits.

Cyclical Reassessment begins each year on May 1 and continues through December 31.

In Year 1 (2019) of Cyclical we reviewed all of Honey Creek, part of Prairie Creek, and part of Linton.

In Year 2 (2020) of Cyclical we reviewed all of Riley, all of Lost Creek, and all of Nevins.

In Year 3 (2021) of Cyclical we will review all of Otter Creek, all of Fayette, part of Prairieton, and parts of Prairie Creek.

In Year 4 (2022) of Cyclical we will review the rest of Prairieton, the rest of Prairie Creek, the rest of Linton, all of Pierson, and all of Sugar Creek.

This will complete the 4 year cycle, and in year 2023 we will begin a new cycle with Year 1.

Mobile Homes

A mobile home is described as a home that has a certificate of title which has been issued by the Bureau of Motor Vehicles and is not on a permanent foundation.

The assessment date for mobile homes is January 15th.  The valuation of mobile homes is determined by using both NADA and field inspections.  

If it is believed that the assessment is incorrect, a Form 130 (Notice of Appeal) may be submitted.  All Form 130's must be received no later than June 15th.

Personal Property

Personal Property includes all tangible property used in a trade or business, for production of income, or is subject to depreciation schedules for federal income tax purposes.  

Personal Property is self assessed.  The assessment date is January 1st, and the filing date is no later than May 15th of each year.  An amended return is allowed within twelve (12) months from the original filing date, only if the original filing was timely. 

All businesses must file at least a Form 103 every year.  If the personal property has an acquisition cost under $80,000 then the taxpayer may claim exemption on the form, but they still must file.  

FORMS:

Form 103 Short

Form 103 Long

Form 104