A modern approach to citizen engagement suggests that some citizens appreciate the ability to interact with their local government in a digital environment, such as online access to services to; pay property taxes, research publicly available information, submit documents and forms, etc. That’s where Engage™ comes in!
Engage™ is an online resource where citizens, real estate professionals, businesses, etc. can access all kinds of publicly available information related to property, such as; owner name, assessed value, improvement information, property taxes, property record cards, interactive forms, and so much more!
Engage™ is intended to be an intuitive, user-friendly application. However, we know that some features of Engage™ could use a bit of guidance to be completely beneficial to you. This informative guide will serve to provide you with a bit more guidance, should you have a need. As well to the left, we are happy to provide you with a number of resources to assist you in your property assessment journey.
Thank you for visiting our website and for the opportunity to serve you and your needs.
A modern approach to citizen engagement suggests that some citizens appreciate the ability to interact with their local government in a digital environment, such as online access to services to; pay property taxes, research publicly available information, submit documents and forms, etc. That’s where Engage™ comes in!
Engage™ is an online resource where citizens, real estate professionals, businesses, etc. can access all kinds of publicly available information related to property, such as; owner name, assessed value, improvement information, property taxes, property record cards, interactive forms, and so much more!
Engage™ is intended to be an intuitive, user-friendly application. However, we know that some features of Engage™ could use a bit of guidance to be completely beneficial to you. This informative guide will serve to provide you with a bit more guidance, should you have a need. As well to the left, we are happy to provide you with a number of resources to assist you in your property assessment journey.
Thank you for visiting our website and for the opportunity to serve you and your needs.
Property record cards can be searched, located, and printed online through a parcel search by clicking here.
The Indiana Department of Local Government Finance (DLGF) offers an abundance of information regarding current legislation and tax policy. DLGF Overview.
The term “Improvement” refers to your house, structure, or other improvements to the raw land. These are not necessarily improvements that have been added during the current year.
For more information on the Notice of Assessment of Land and Improvements (Form 11), please visit the Department of Local Government Finance (DLGF) .
Please see the first paragraph on the following webpage: Tax Bill 101 .
If the Form 11 Notice of Assessment is mailed before May 1, the filing deadline is June 15 of that year.
If the Form 11 is mailed after April 30, the filing deadline is June 15 of the year tax statements are mailed.
Indiana Code reference: IC 6‑1.1‑15‑1.1
Contact your County Assessor for status on active appeals.
Assessed values reflect market conditions and are trended annually. Actual taxes may vary based on approved tax rates, referendums, or individual property circumstances.
Assessed values fluctuate with the market. An arm’s‑length sale is one factor used to determine market trends and may influence future assessments.
Sales information can be obtained through this website or by visiting the Department of Local Government Finance .
You may also contact the County Assessor’s Office: Contact Us.
Sales disclosures from April 19, 1996 forward are available for non‑exempt properties. Exempt disclosures began in late 1999.
The sale may be older, exempt, or still being processed.
If your business was open on the assessment date of January 1, you must file a Business Tangible Personal Property Assessment Return by the applicable due date.
While Indiana law does not require a final return, notifying the Assessor’s Office is recommended. This helps prevent estimated assessments from being applied.
For general questions about recording documents, please contact the Hendricks County Recorder’s Office .
For zoning information, contact the Hendricks County Planning & Building Department .
For building permits, contact the Hendricks County Planning & Building Department .
Property record cards can be searched, located, and printed online through a parcel search by clicking here.
The Indiana Department of Local Government Finance (DLGF) offers an abundance of information regarding current legislation and tax policy. DLGF Overview.
The term “Improvement” refers to your house, structure, or other improvements to the raw land. These are not necessarily improvements that have been added during the current year.
For more information on the Notice of Assessment of Land and Improvements (Form 11), please visit the Department of Local Government Finance (DLGF) .
Please see the first paragraph on the following webpage: Tax Bill 101 .
If the Form 11 Notice of Assessment is mailed before May 1, the filing deadline is June 15 of that year.
If the Form 11 is mailed after April 30, the filing deadline is June 15 of the year tax statements are mailed.
Indiana Code reference: IC 6‑1.1‑15‑1.1
Contact your County Assessor for status on active appeals.
Assessed values reflect market conditions and are trended annually. Actual taxes may vary based on approved tax rates, referendums, or individual property circumstances.
Assessed values fluctuate with the market. An arm’s‑length sale is one factor used to determine market trends and may influence future assessments.
Sales information can be obtained through this website or by visiting the Department of Local Government Finance .
You may also contact the County Assessor’s Office: Contact Us.
Sales disclosures from April 19, 1996 forward are available for non‑exempt properties. Exempt disclosures began in late 1999.
The sale may be older, exempt, or still being processed.
If your business was open on the assessment date of January 1, you must file a Business Tangible Personal Property Assessment Return by the applicable due date.
While Indiana law does not require a final return, notifying the Assessor’s Office is recommended. This helps prevent estimated assessments from being applied.
For general questions about recording documents, please contact the Hendricks County Recorder’s Office .
For zoning information, contact the Hendricks County Planning & Building Department .
For building permits, contact the Hendricks County Planning & Building Department .
IC 6-1.1-15-1.1
As a result of legislation passed in 2017, significant changes were made to the appeal process. Taxpayers wishing to contest the assessed
value of property may do so by submitting a Form 130 prescribed by the State to the County Assessor's office. The Form 133, which was previously
used to contest assessments on objective grounds, has been eliminated. Taxpayers wishing to contest their assessment on objective grounds
(for example, a garage that has been removed or too much square footage) should complete and submit page 1 & Section III, page 2 of the Form 130.
Form 11’s (Notice of Assessment) are mailed out each year by April 30th. The appeal deadline each year is June 15th.
Access the appeals flowchart by clicking Procedure for Appeal of Assessment Flow Chart.
Form 130Property Tax Assessment Board of Appeals
Hendricks County has a 3 voting-member Board in accordance with Indiana code 6-1.1-28.1. The County Assessor serves as secretary and a non-voting member.
Board Members
Meetings are held at the Hendricks County Government Center 1st floor meeting chambers as scheduled.
IC 6-1.1-15-1.1
As a result of legislation passed in 2017, significant changes were made to the appeal process. Taxpayers wishing to contest the assessed
value of property may do so by submitting a Form 130 prescribed by the State to the County Assessor's office. The Form 133, which was previously
used to contest assessments on objective grounds, has been eliminated. Taxpayers wishing to contest their assessment on objective grounds
(for example, a garage that has been removed or too much square footage) should complete and submit page 1 & Section III, page 2 of the Form 130.
Form 11’s (Notice of Assessment) are mailed out each year by April 30th. The appeal deadline each year is June 15th.
Access the appeals flowchart by clicking Procedure for Appeal of Assessment Flow Chart.
Form 130Property Tax Assessment Board of Appeals
Hendricks County has a 3 voting-member Board in accordance with Indiana code 6-1.1-28.1. The County Assessor serves as secretary and a non-voting member.
Board Members
Meetings are held at the Hendricks County Government Center 1st floor meeting chambers as scheduled.
During statewide reassessments, county and township assessors physically inspect each property to ensure that records are correct. Approximately 25% of the parcels in each jurisdiction will be reassessed each year, over a four-year time frame.
During a field inspection, personnel will attempt to make contact with the taxpayer to identify his/herself and explain their purpose for the visit. They will ask several questions to verify information about the interior of the property and request permission to inspect the exterior. If no one is home, personnel will proceed with their work, which includes an inspection of the front and rear of the property. When the inspection is complete, a door hanger will be left to inform the taxpayer that we were there. Photographs will also be taken during all inspections.
Each reassessment field inspector wears an ID badge. If a taxpayer is uncertain about the identity of a representative, please contact the Hendricks County Assessor's Office for verification.
During statewide reassessments, county and township assessors physically inspect each property to ensure that records are correct. Approximately 25% of the parcels in each jurisdiction will be reassessed each year, over a four-year time frame.
During a field inspection, personnel will attempt to make contact with the taxpayer to identify his/herself and explain their purpose for the visit. They will ask several questions to verify information about the interior of the property and request permission to inspect the exterior. If no one is home, personnel will proceed with their work, which includes an inspection of the front and rear of the property. When the inspection is complete, a door hanger will be left to inform the taxpayer that we were there. Photographs will also be taken during all inspections.
Each reassessment field inspector wears an ID badge. If a taxpayer is uncertain about the identity of a representative, please contact the Hendricks County Assessor's Office for verification.
Property values increase due to real estate market trends. Values fluctuate even without any changes/improvements to the property.
(Changes to the property may include, but are not limited to additions, pools, decks, sheds, pole barns, or anything more than 25 sq ft.)
To search for Sales Disclosures for any particular time period, please go to the Gateway Search Page at DLGF Sales Search Site.
2024 median selling price in Hendricks County - $330,000
2023 median selling price in Hendricks County - $312,000
2022 median selling price in Hendricks County - $305,000
2021 median selling price in Hendricks County - $247,000
2020 median selling price in Hendricks County - $247,000
The above-stated values are calculated from the previous year. The increase in the Median Sale Price for 2024 is 7% higher than the previous year and is based on sellers getting approximately 93% of their asking price which is much higher than the 80% norm.
Reasons why trends are higher – Housing Shortage, buyers continue purchasing homes at/above current assessed values. The current data, however, does begin to lean towards a Buyers’ Market instead of a Seller’s Market showing the possibility of lowering trends shortly.
See the Indiana Realtors Housing Hub for current trends across the State of Indiana, click here.
Market Sale price per acre for land over 5 acres (bare Ground)
2024 $18,011
2023 $12,925
2022 $9,428
2021 $8,719
2020 $6,087
2019 $5,883
2018 $5,809
2017 $5,154
2016 $5,553
2015 $5,935
2014 $8,766
2013 $7,839
Property values increase due to real estate market trends. Values fluctuate even without any changes/improvements to the property.
(Changes to the property may include, but are not limited to additions, pools, decks, sheds, pole barns, or anything more than 25 sq ft.)
To search for Sales Disclosures for any particular time period, please go to the Gateway Search Page at DLGF Sales Search Site.
2024 median selling price in Hendricks County - $330,000
2023 median selling price in Hendricks County - $312,000
2022 median selling price in Hendricks County - $305,000
2021 median selling price in Hendricks County - $247,000
2020 median selling price in Hendricks County - $247,000
The above-stated values are calculated from the previous year. The increase in the Median Sale Price for 2024 is 7% higher than the previous year and is based on sellers getting approximately 93% of their asking price which is much higher than the 80% norm.
Reasons why trends are higher – Housing Shortage, buyers continue purchasing homes at/above current assessed values. The current data, however, does begin to lean towards a Buyers’ Market instead of a Seller’s Market showing the possibility of lowering trends shortly.
See the Indiana Realtors Housing Hub for current trends across the State of Indiana, click here.
Market Sale price per acre for land over 5 acres (bare Ground)
2024 $18,011
2023 $12,925
2022 $9,428
2021 $8,719
2020 $6,087
2019 $5,883
2018 $5,809
2017 $5,154
2016 $5,553
2015 $5,935
2014 $8,766
2013 $7,839
The Income Approach is a method used to assess the value of income-producing properties, such as rental properties. Unlike the Cost Approach, which considers the cost to build the property, the Income Approach focuses on the income generated by the property to determine its value.
For rental properties with four or fewer units, the Gross Rent Multiplier (GRM) is used as part of the valuation process. The GRM is calculated by dividing the sale price of the property by the rental income it generates. To determine the property’s assessed value, the total rent collected is multiplied by the corresponding GRM.
As stated in Indiana Code 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 to the assessor not later than the assessment date.” Specifically:
If the Assessor’s office does not receive the rental property information before the assessment date, the taxpayer has the right to file an appeal for the current year’s assessment. During the appeal process, rental information may be provided as evidence to support the case.
Important Note: If the required rental information is not submitted and no appeal is filed, the Assessor’s office will be unable to assist with adjustments to the current year’s assessed value.
The Income Approach is a method used to assess the value of income-producing properties, such as rental properties. Unlike the Cost Approach, which considers the cost to build the property, the Income Approach focuses on the income generated by the property to determine its value.
For rental properties with four or fewer units, the Gross Rent Multiplier (GRM) is used as part of the valuation process. The GRM is calculated by dividing the sale price of the property by the rental income it generates. To determine the property’s assessed value, the total rent collected is multiplied by the corresponding GRM.
As stated in Indiana Code 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 to the assessor not later than the assessment date.” Specifically:
If the Assessor’s office does not receive the rental property information before the assessment date, the taxpayer has the right to file an appeal for the current year’s assessment. During the appeal process, rental information may be provided as evidence to support the case.
Important Note: If the required rental information is not submitted and no appeal is filed, the Assessor’s office will be unable to assist with adjustments to the current year’s assessed value.
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Personal Property is a self-assessed valuation system whereby property owners are responsible for reporting all tangible personal property that is used in their trade or business, used for the production of income, or held as an investment that should be or is subject to depreciation for federal income tax purposes. Completed personal property returns must be received on or before Thursday, May 15, 2025. Returns can be mailed to: Hendricks County Assessor, 355 South Washington Street, #230, Danville, IN 46122 and must be postmarked on or before May 15, 2025. *
A penalty of twenty-five dollars ($25) applies for returns filed after May 15, 2025. For returns not filed within thirty (30) days of the due date, an additional fee of twenty percent (20%) of the taxes payable will be assessed.
Personal Property exemption eligibility/notification SEA 233-2019
Indiana Senate bill 233 was passed amending IC6-1.1-3-7.2 to allow an exemption from the tax for business owners filing under $80,000 in acquisition costs. Beginning with January 1, 2023 assessment date, a taxpayer is no longer required to file a personal property tax return if they have previously filed a return that claimed the exemption, unless or until the taxpayer no longer qualifies for the exemption. (IC 6-1.1-3-7.2(f) SEA-2002 Sec.11)
Business owners shall report assets in the correct taxing unit where the property has tax situs. * The return must have an NAICS code which appears on the federal return. Individuals using Social Security numbers as Federal Identification numbers are only required to use the last four digits. Failure to file a return on or before the due date without a declared value or signature, not in the correct taxing unit, or without an NAICS code, will result in a penalty of $25.00 per Indiana code 6-1.1-37-7.
* Prestamped and dated postmarks without an official USPS postmark will be deemed late if received after the deadline of May 15, 2025. Appropriate fees and penalties will be applied.
See links below to access websites for required information.
The Indiana Department of Local Government Finance (DLGF) has a new online service portal to file business personal property filings, and can be found here.
To look up your taxing district go to: https://budgetnotices.in.gov/
NAICS code lookup: https://www.census.gov/naics/
Please contact our office at (219) 465-3529 or assessordept@co.hendricks.in.us if you have any further questions.
** Please note when filing online that if your filing is "Rejected" for errors and NOT corrected, the filing will be deemed a "failure to file". This will result in the property being assessed fees and/or penalties.
Completed personal property forms can be mailed to: Hendricks County Assessor, 355 South Washington Street, #230, Danville, IN 46122
Personal Property is a self-assessed valuation system whereby property owners are responsible for reporting all tangible personal property that is used in their trade or business, used for the production of income, or held as an investment that should be or is subject to depreciation for federal income tax purposes. Completed personal property returns must be received on or before Thursday, May 15, 2025. Returns can be mailed to: Hendricks County Assessor, 355 South Washington Street, #230, Danville, IN 46122 and must be postmarked on or before May 15, 2025. *
A penalty of twenty-five dollars ($25) applies for returns filed after May 15, 2025. For returns not filed within thirty (30) days of the due date, an additional fee of twenty percent (20%) of the taxes payable will be assessed.
Personal Property exemption eligibility/notification SEA 233-2019
Indiana Senate bill 233 was passed amending IC6-1.1-3-7.2 to allow an exemption from the tax for business owners filing under $80,000 in acquisition costs. Beginning with January 1, 2023 assessment date, a taxpayer is no longer required to file a personal property tax return if they have previously filed a return that claimed the exemption, unless or until the taxpayer no longer qualifies for the exemption. (IC 6-1.1-3-7.2(f) SEA-2002 Sec.11)
Business owners shall report assets in the correct taxing unit where the property has tax situs. * The return must have an NAICS code which appears on the federal return. Individuals using Social Security numbers as Federal Identification numbers are only required to use the last four digits. Failure to file a return on or before the due date without a declared value or signature, not in the correct taxing unit, or without an NAICS code, will result in a penalty of $25.00 per Indiana code 6-1.1-37-7.
* Prestamped and dated postmarks without an official USPS postmark will be deemed late if received after the deadline of May 15, 2025. Appropriate fees and penalties will be applied.
See links below to access websites for required information.
The Indiana Department of Local Government Finance (DLGF) has a new online service portal to file business personal property filings, and can be found here.
To look up your taxing district go to: https://budgetnotices.in.gov/
NAICS code lookup: https://www.census.gov/naics/
Please contact our office at (219) 465-3529 or assessordept@co.hendricks.in.us if you have any further questions.
** Please note when filing online that if your filing is "Rejected" for errors and NOT corrected, the filing will be deemed a "failure to file". This will result in the property being assessed fees and/or penalties.
Completed personal property forms can be mailed to: Hendricks County Assessor, 355 South Washington Street, #230, Danville, IN 46122
50 IAC 3.3-2-2
"Annually assessed mobile home" defined Sec. 2
"Annually assessed mobile home" means a mobile home that: (1) has a certificate of title issued by the bureau of motor vehicles under IC 9-17-6; and(2) is not on a permanent foundation.
IC 9-17-1-0.5
Items requiring a title under IC 9-17Sec. 0.5. The following are required to be titled under this article:(3) Manufactured or mobile homes that are:(A) personal property not held for resale; or(B) not attached to real estate by a permanent foundation.
50 IAC 3.3-2-3 - "Mobile Home" means a "dwelling" as defined in IC 9-13-2-103.2.
A "manufactured home" as defined in IC 9-13-2-96
If you have any questions regarding Transferring/ Moving permits, see the guidance offered by the Office of the Hendricks County Treasurer.
50 IAC 3.3-2-2
"Annually assessed mobile home" defined Sec. 2
"Annually assessed mobile home" means a mobile home that: (1) has a certificate of title issued by the bureau of motor vehicles under IC 9-17-6; and(2) is not on a permanent foundation.
IC 9-17-1-0.5
Items requiring a title under IC 9-17Sec. 0.5. The following are required to be titled under this article:(3) Manufactured or mobile homes that are:(A) personal property not held for resale; or(B) not attached to real estate by a permanent foundation.
50 IAC 3.3-2-3 - "Mobile Home" means a "dwelling" as defined in IC 9-13-2-103.2.
A "manufactured home" as defined in IC 9-13-2-96
If you have any questions regarding Transferring/ Moving permits, see the guidance offered by the Office of the Hendricks County Treasurer.
The Department of Local Government Finance (DLGF), in partnership with the Indiana Business Research Center (IBRC) at Indiana University, created the below tax bill projection tools for Indiana taxpayers. These tools will allow the taxpayer to enter their property's assessed value and possible deductions to see a range of tax bill estimates.
The estimates provided by these tools are projections only and should not be taken as a statement of true tax liability.
For a list of Taxing Districts (Number/Name) by Township, please see this listing made available by the DLGF.
The Department of Local Government Finance (DLGF), in partnership with the Indiana Business Research Center (IBRC) at Indiana University, created the below tax bill projection tools for Indiana taxpayers. These tools will allow the taxpayer to enter their property's assessed value and possible deductions to see a range of tax bill estimates.
The estimates provided by these tools are projections only and should not be taken as a statement of true tax liability.
For a list of Taxing Districts (Number/Name) by Township, please see this listing made available by the DLGF.
Note: An individual real estate assessment may contain a variety of cap allocations.
Note: Property taxes imposed after being approved by the voters in a referendum or local public question shall not be considered for purposes of calculating a person’s credit ( i.e. Circuit Breaker Tax Credit). In other words, the voter-approved taxes are outside the property tax caps.
Note: A person does not need to file an application for the Property Tax Cap credit. It will automatically be applied to the property tax statement. This credit has nothing to do with the Homestead deduction. A taxpayer desiring to have a Homestead deduction must have an approved Homestead deduction on file in the Auditor’s office.
Note: An individual real estate assessment may contain a variety of cap allocations.
Note: Property taxes imposed after being approved by the voters in a referendum or local public question shall not be considered for purposes of calculating a person’s credit ( i.e. Circuit Breaker Tax Credit). In other words, the voter-approved taxes are outside the property tax caps.
Note: A person does not need to file an application for the Property Tax Cap credit. It will automatically be applied to the property tax statement. This credit has nothing to do with the Homestead deduction. A taxpayer desiring to have a Homestead deduction must have an approved Homestead deduction on file in the Auditor’s office.