Porter County property tax tools

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Tools for Porter County, IN

Estimated bill

About what is your home worth?

Starts at the county’s Census median: $281,500. Change it to your best estimate.

Estimated annual bill$2,326

Your home value × the county’s Census effective rate; your actual bill may differ.

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Official tax information

Census survey, 2020–2024. Rate = median annual taxes ÷ median home value.

Census home value source

0500000US18127|281500|4859

Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.

Census taxes paid source

0500000US18127|2326|51|2359|66|2251|104

Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.

Late payment penalty

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A complete date-based penalty rule and its matching cutoff have not been verified here.

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Source and verification

If an installment of real property taxes is completely paid on or before the date 30 days after the due date and the taxpayer is not liable for delinquent property taxes first due and payable in a previous installment for the same parcel, the amount of the penalty is equal to 5% of the amount of delinquent taxes. Otherwise, the amount of the penalty is equal to 10% of the amount of delinquent taxes.

Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.

Exemption savings

Check the exemptions that may fit. A “Yes” does not confirm eligibility; your assessor makes that decision.

Homestead Standard Deduction

Principal residence; qualifying owner, recorded-contract buyer liable for taxes, cooperative tenant-stockholder, or qualifying trust beneficiary. The cited report describes eligibility; current deduction amounts are not asserted.

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Official eligibility and application

Eligibility source

The deduction from assessed value may be claimed by an individual who: 1. owns the residence; 2. is buying the residence under contract, recorded in the county recorder’s office, that provides that the individual is to pay the property taxes on the residence; 3. is entitled to occupy the residence as tenant-stockholder of a cooperative housing cooperation; or 4. is a qualifying individual and the residence is owned by a qualifying trust.

Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.

Over 65 Credit

Owner occupants age 65 or older; one year of ownership before applying if the benefit is not already in place. AGI cannot exceed $60,000 individually or $70,000 jointly.

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Official eligibility and application

Eligibility source

Over 65 Credit You must own the home for 1 year before applying for the Over 65 credit if you do not already have the deduction in place You must also reside on the property in order to qualify for the credit Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) cannot exceed $60,000 if you file as an individual or $70,000 if you file jointly

Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.

Savings source

If eligible, a $150 tax credit will be applied to your tax bill Proof of eligibility for the Over 65 credit requires your most current Federal 1040 Tax Forms to be presented to the Auditor's office before 1/15/2027

Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.

Disability/Blind Credit

Applicants with ownership interest and documented blindness or disability; the county states there is no income limit.

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Official eligibility and application

Eligibility source

There is no longer an income limitation Applicants must have ownership interest in the property Proof of blindness or disability proved by US SSD paperwork

Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.

Savings source

Eligible taxpayers receive a property tax credit of $125 on your tax bill

Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.

Estimates are separate. Do not add them together; eligibility, taxing units and restrictions can overlap.

Is my assessment too high?

Market value on your assessment notice ($)

Use market value, not assessed or taxable value.

What kind of value is on your notice?

Compared with the county medianAt the median

This compares market values only; being above the county median does not establish overassessment.

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Official appeal information

Census survey, 2020–2024. Rate = median annual taxes ÷ median home value.

Census home value source

0500000US18127|281500|4859

Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.

Census taxes paid source

0500000US18127|2326|51|2359|66|2251|104

Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.

Appeal dates and filing

Published appeal deadline: June 15, 2026 (announced). This date has passed; check the official office for the current cycle.

How to file: Porter County Assessor's Office, by mail, in person, or through the county assessment portal.

State guidance: An appeal denied at the initial stage goes to the county Property Tax Assessment Board of Appeals.

Official appeal source. Last verified 2026-10-24.

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Not tax or legal advice; confirm with your county. How these estimates work.

Updated October 24, 2026, from cited verification dates. Individual sources may have earlier checks.