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.
Hendricks County property owners will soon receive their 2026 Form‑11 Notices of Assessment, reflecting updated state‑mandated cost tables and a real estate market that saw a 9% rise in median sale prices last year. While many assessments will increase due to higher construction and material costs, the Assessor emphasizes that a higher assessment does not automatically mean an equivalent increase in taxes. Residents can now explore their Property Record Cards, review comparables, and file appeals through the county’s new user‑friendly portal at https://engage.xsoftinc.com/Hendricks.
To support taxpayers, the Assessor’s Office will host four Assessor‑After‑Hours sessions throughout May, offering one‑on‑one guidance on assessments, appeals, and understanding property values. Recent legislative changes have also eliminated certain deductions, including geothermal and solar, and taxpayers with deduction questions are encouraged to contact the Auditor’s Office.
Hendricks County property owners will soon receive their 2026 Form‑11 Notices of Assessment, reflecting updated state‑mandated cost tables and a real estate market that saw a 9% rise in median sale prices last year. While many assessments will increase due to higher construction and material costs, the Assessor emphasizes that a higher assessment does not automatically mean an equivalent increase in taxes. Residents can now explore their Property Record Cards, review comparables, and file appeals through the county’s new user‑friendly portal at https://engage.xsoftinc.com/Hendricks.
To support taxpayers, the Assessor’s Office will host four Assessor‑After‑Hours sessions throughout May, offering one‑on‑one guidance on assessments, appeals, and understanding property values. Recent legislative changes have also eliminated certain deductions, including geothermal and solar, and taxpayers with deduction questions are encouraged to contact the Auditor’s Office.
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.
AGRICULTURAL LAND
The Indiana Department of Local Government Finance (DLGF) certifies a statewide base rate per acre for agricultural land each year. The table below lists the base rate by year.
About the base rate
The base rate is set by the DLGF using an income capitalization approach, based on a rolling average of farmland cash rent and operating income. It is the starting value for agricultural land and is then adjusted for soil productivity and other land factors. It is not the same as the sales-based prices shown on the Real Estate Market Activity page.
| Year | Base Rate per Acre |
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| 2025/2026 | $2,120 |
| 2024/2025 | $2,280 |
| 2023/2024 | $1,900 |
| 2022/2023 | $1,500 |
| 2021/2022 | $1,290 |
| 2020/2021 | $1,280 |
| 2019/2020 | $1,560 |
| 2018/2019 | $1,610 |
| 2017/2018 | $1,850 |
| 2016/2017 | $1,960 |
| 2015/2016 | $1,960 |
| 2014/2015 | $2,050 |
| 2013/2014 | $1,750 |
| 2012/2013 | $1,630 |
| 2011/2012 | $1,500 |
| 2010/2011 | $1,890 |
DLGF Agricultural Land Assessments
PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION
Land is classified in three general ways based on its use: Agricultural, Residential, or Commercial/Industrial.
The following scenarios may indicate the need for reclassification:
Under Indiana Code IC 6-1.1-4-13, land is assessed as agricultural only when it is devoted to agricultural use. Agricultural use is defined in IC 36-7-4-616(b) as land used in the production of livestock, livestock products, equine or equine products, poultry or poultry products, horticultural products, nursery stock, fruit, timber, and crops such as corn, soybeans, wheat, hemp, barley, oats, and tobacco, as well as land designated as a conservation reserve plan and pastureland, for the primary purpose of obtaining a monetary profit and sustaining the household.
Some residential properties use part of the land for agricultural purposes, such as planting and harvesting wheat, oats, barley, or corn, or cutting, baling, and selling hay that is either native or supplemented with seed. If you produce hay or lease a portion of your land to produce hay, please complete the affidavit below.
Hendricks County recognizes that people use their land in many ways beyond what Indiana Code describes as agricultural use, such as supplementing income or becoming more self-sufficient. The county has added opportunities for the assessed value of the land to be lowered to accommodate these uses.
A Hobby Farm is a parcel with animals such as horses, sheep, cows, or pigs that are not the main source of household income and are considered pets or a hobby. Land needed to support animals or products used for 4-H also falls into this category, as does raising animals for meat or by-products such as eggs, or growing vegetables to sell at farmers markets. If you fall into one of these categories, please complete the affidavit below.
Affidavit for hay, crops, or livestock on residential land, including hobby farms. File with the Assessor's Office.
Download PDFLooking for information on woodland or timber land? See the Forest and Timber Land page for the Classified Forest and Wildlands Program, woodland guidance, and the Hardwood Timber Land Management Plan.
AGRICULTURAL LAND
Owners of wooded property have two main routes to lower assessed values in Hendricks County: enrolling in the state's Classified Forest and Wildlands Program, or documenting that the woodland is managed for timber production under a Hardwood Timber Land Management Plan.
The Classified Forest and Wildlands Program is run by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Division of Forestry. A classified tract is at least 10 contiguous acres of forest or non-forest wildlife habitat. In exchange for the landowner agreeing to be a good steward of the land, the State of Indiana agrees that the assessed value is significantly reduced.
What qualifies
Activities
Benefits to the landowner: reduced property taxes, regular inspection by a professional forester, an annual newsletter with forest and wildlife management information, and timber harvested from the land recognized as "Green Certified."
How to enter the program
After enrollment: the district forester reinspects the property at least once every seven years at no cost and provides a written report. Owners complete an annual report, and the district forester provides signs to post around the property. Enrollment does not open the land to the public, and you keep your private property rights.
Selling or withdrawing the land: notify the district forester when the land changes hands. If land is withdrawn from the program, voluntarily or not, back taxes (up to 10 years) plus 10% interest per year are owed to the county. Land entered after June 30, 2006 also owes a withdrawal penalty of $100 per withdrawal plus $50 per acre withdrawn. A classified tract divided into two or more tracts must keep at least 10 acres of eligible land in each tract, and a revised application must be filed with the district forester.
Hendricks County District Forester
Allen Royer, Indiana DNR Division of Forestry, District 4
14619 W State Road 48, Jasonville, IN 47438
(812) 665-2130 | aroyer@dnr.IN.gov
For assessment purposes, woodland is land supporting trees capable of producing timber or other wood products, with 50 percent or more canopy cover or a permanently planted reforested area. It includes land certified by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources as forest plantation under guidelines established to minimize soil erosion.
Under IC 6-1.1-4-13, land is assessed as agricultural only when it is devoted to agricultural use. This does not apply to land purchased for industrial, commercial, or residential uses.
What was the landowner's intent when the woodland was acquired? If the intent was to produce and nurture a quality stand of timber-producing trees, and you have evidence that you are working toward that goal, the woodland acreage may be valued as agricultural land. Supporting documentation can include:
If you believe your property meets these guidelines, complete the Hardwood Timber Land Management Plan with your documentation and the Affirmation Letter, and submit them to the Assessor's Office for consideration.
Two-page plan and Affirmation Letter for woodland managed for timber production. Submit to the Assessor's Office.
Download PDFHow woodland is defined and the documentation that supports agricultural valuation.
Download PDFIndiana DNR Division of Forestry overview of eligibility, benefits, and how to enter.
Download PDFAGRICULTURAL LAND
The Indiana Department of Local Government Finance (DLGF) certifies a statewide base rate per acre for agricultural land each year. The table below lists the base rate by year.
About the base rate
The base rate is set by the DLGF using an income capitalization approach, based on a rolling average of farmland cash rent and operating income. It is the starting value for agricultural land and is then adjusted for soil productivity and other land factors. It is not the same as the sales-based prices shown on the Real Estate Market Activity page.
| Year | Base Rate per Acre |
|---|---|
| 2025/2026 | $2,120 |
| 2024/2025 | $2,280 |
| 2023/2024 | $1,900 |
| 2022/2023 | $1,500 |
| 2021/2022 | $1,290 |
| 2020/2021 | $1,280 |
| 2019/2020 | $1,560 |
| 2018/2019 | $1,610 |
| 2017/2018 | $1,850 |
| 2016/2017 | $1,960 |
| 2015/2016 | $1,960 |
| 2014/2015 | $2,050 |
| 2013/2014 | $1,750 |
| 2012/2013 | $1,630 |
| 2011/2012 | $1,500 |
| 2010/2011 | $1,890 |
PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION
Land is classified in three general ways based on its use: Agricultural, Residential, or Commercial/Industrial.
The following scenarios may indicate the need for reclassification:
Under Indiana Code IC 6-1.1-4-13, land is assessed as agricultural only when it is devoted to agricultural use. Agricultural use is defined in IC 36-7-4-616(b) as land used in the production of livestock, livestock products, equine or equine products, poultry or poultry products, horticultural products, nursery stock, fruit, timber, and crops such as corn, soybeans, wheat, hemp, barley, oats, and tobacco, as well as land designated as a conservation reserve plan and pastureland, for the primary purpose of obtaining a monetary profit and sustaining the household.
Some residential properties use part of the land for agricultural purposes, such as planting and harvesting wheat, oats, barley, or corn, or cutting, baling, and selling hay that is either native or supplemented with seed. If you produce hay or lease a portion of your land to produce hay, please complete the affidavit below.
Hendricks County recognizes that people use their land in many ways beyond what Indiana Code describes as agricultural use, such as supplementing income or becoming more self-sufficient. The county has added opportunities for the assessed value of the land to be lowered to accommodate these uses.
A Hobby Farm is a parcel with animals such as horses, sheep, cows, or pigs that are not the main source of household income and are considered pets or a hobby. Land needed to support animals or products used for 4-H also falls into this category, as does raising animals for meat or by-products such as eggs, or growing vegetables to sell at farmers markets. If you fall into one of these categories, please complete the affidavit below.
Affidavit for hay, crops, or livestock on residential land, including hobby farms. File with the Assessor's Office.
Download PDFLooking for information on woodland or timber land? See the Forest and Timber Land page for the Classified Forest and Wildlands Program, woodland guidance, and the Hardwood Timber Land Management Plan.
AGRICULTURAL LAND
Owners of wooded property have two main routes to lower assessed values in Hendricks County: enrolling in the state's Classified Forest and Wildlands Program, or documenting that the woodland is managed for timber production under a Hardwood Timber Land Management Plan.
The Classified Forest and Wildlands Program is run by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Division of Forestry. A classified tract is at least 10 contiguous acres of forest or non-forest wildlife habitat. In exchange for the landowner agreeing to be a good steward of the land, the State of Indiana agrees that the assessed value is significantly reduced.
What qualifies
Activities
Benefits to the landowner: reduced property taxes, regular inspection by a professional forester, an annual newsletter with forest and wildlife management information, and timber harvested from the land recognized as "Green Certified."
How to enter the program
After enrollment: the district forester reinspects the property at least once every seven years at no cost and provides a written report. Owners complete an annual report, and the district forester provides signs to post around the property. Enrollment does not open the land to the public, and you keep your private property rights.
Selling or withdrawing the land: notify the district forester when the land changes hands. If land is withdrawn from the program, voluntarily or not, back taxes (up to 10 years) plus 10% interest per year are owed to the county. Land entered after June 30, 2006 also owes a withdrawal penalty of $100 per withdrawal plus $50 per acre withdrawn. A classified tract divided into two or more tracts must keep at least 10 acres of eligible land in each tract, and a revised application must be filed with the district forester.
Hendricks County District Forester
Allen Royer, Indiana DNR Division of Forestry, District 4
14619 W State Road 48, Jasonville, IN 47438
(812) 665-2130 | aroyer@dnr.IN.gov
For assessment purposes, woodland is land supporting trees capable of producing timber or other wood products, with 50 percent or more canopy cover or a permanently planted reforested area. It includes land certified by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources as forest plantation under guidelines established to minimize soil erosion.
Under IC 6-1.1-4-13, land is assessed as agricultural only when it is devoted to agricultural use. This does not apply to land purchased for industrial, commercial, or residential uses.
What was the landowner's intent when the woodland was acquired? If the intent was to produce and nurture a quality stand of timber-producing trees, and you have evidence that you are working toward that goal, the woodland acreage may be valued as agricultural land. Supporting documentation can include:
If you believe your property meets these guidelines, complete the Hardwood Timber Land Management Plan with your documentation and the Affirmation Letter, and submit them to the Assessor's Office for consideration.
Two-page plan and Affirmation Letter for woodland managed for timber production. Submit to the Assessor's Office.
Download PDFHow woodland is defined and the documentation that supports agricultural valuation.
Download PDFIndiana DNR Division of Forestry overview of eligibility, benefits, and how to enter.
Download PDFProperty values increase due to real estate market trends and fluctuate even without changes or improvements to the property. Changes 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, visit the DLGF Sales Search site.
Residential market — median sale price
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Agricultural market — price per acre (bare ground, 5+ acres)
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The 2024 median sale price reflects a 7% increase over 2023, with sellers receiving approximately 93% of asking price — well above the 80% norm. Current data suggests the market may be shifting toward buyers, with the possibility of moderating trends ahead. Contributing factors include a housing shortage and continued buyer demand at or above assessed values.
Values above are calculated from the prior year. For current statewide trends, see the Indiana Realtors Housing Hub.
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Property values increase due to real estate market trends and fluctuate even without changes or improvements to the property. Changes 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, visit the DLGF Sales Search site.
Residential market — median sale price
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Agricultural market — price per acre (bare ground, 5+ acres)
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The 2024 median sale price reflects a 7% increase over 2023, with sellers receiving approximately 93% of asking price — well above the 80% norm. Current data suggests the market may be shifting toward buyers, with the possibility of moderating trends ahead. Contributing factors include a housing shortage and continued buyer demand at or above assessed values.
Values above are calculated from the prior year. For current statewide trends, see the Indiana Realtors Housing Hub.
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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 Friday, May 15, 2026. 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, 2026. *
Pursuant to Indiana Code 6-1.1-3-7.2, qualifying taxpayers are entitled to an exemption from taxation on business personal property when the total acquisition cost of assets located within the county is less than $2,000,000.
A Personal Property Return is no longer required if the taxpayer has claimed the exemption in a previous assessment year, and the total acquisition cost remains under $2,000,000.
A penalty of twenty-five dollars ($25) applies for returns filed after May 15, 2026. 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.
See links below to access websites for required information.
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 (317) 718-6044 or HCASR-PerProp@co.hendricks.in.us if you have any further questions.
Completed personal property forms can be mailed to: Hendricks County Assessor, 355 South Washington Street, #230, Danville, IN 46122
* Prestamped and dated postmarks without an official USPS postmark will be deemed late if received after the deadline of May 15. Appropriate fees and penalties will be applied.
Pursuant to Sections 13, 15, and 16 of House Enrolled Act 1427 (HEA 1427), effective January 1, 2026, the Indiana Personal Property Online Portal (PPOP-IN) will no longer accept filings for personal property tax returns.
HEA 1427 repeals Indiana Code § 6-1.1-3-26, which required the establishment of the portal, and provides that taxpayers may use PPOP-IN to file personal property returns only through the 2025 filing year. Beginning January 1, 2026, personal property tax returns may no longer be filed through PPOP-IN.
While no new filings will be accepted after 2025, the Indiana Department of Local Government Finance (DLGF) plans to maintain access to PPOP-IN after January 1, 2026. Taxpayers who previously filed through the system may continue to access historical filing data. Additional guidance from the Department is expected and will be shared.
Taxpayers with questions regarding personal property filings are encouraged to contact the Vanderburgh County Assessor’s Office for assistance.
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 Friday, May 15, 2026. 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, 2026. *
Pursuant to Indiana Code 6-1.1-3-7.2, qualifying taxpayers are entitled to an exemption from taxation on business personal property when the total acquisition cost of assets located within the county is less than $2,000,000.
A Personal Property Return is no longer required if the taxpayer has claimed the exemption in a previous assessment year, and the total acquisition cost remains under $2,000,000.
A penalty of twenty-five dollars ($25) applies for returns filed after May 15, 2026. 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.
See links below to access websites for required information.
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 (317) 718-6044 or HCASR-PerProp@co.hendricks.in.us if you have any further questions.
Completed personal property forms can be mailed to: Hendricks County Assessor, 355 South Washington Street, #230, Danville, IN 46122
* Prestamped and dated postmarks without an official USPS postmark will be deemed late if received after the deadline of May 15. Appropriate fees and penalties will be applied.
Pursuant to Sections 13, 15, and 16 of House Enrolled Act 1427 (HEA 1427), effective January 1, 2026, the Indiana Personal Property Online Portal (PPOP-IN) will no longer accept filings for personal property tax returns.
HEA 1427 repeals Indiana Code § 6-1.1-3-26, which required the establishment of the portal, and provides that taxpayers may use PPOP-IN to file personal property returns only through the 2025 filing year. Beginning January 1, 2026, personal property tax returns may no longer be filed through PPOP-IN.
While no new filings will be accepted after 2025, the Indiana Department of Local Government Finance (DLGF) plans to maintain access to PPOP-IN after January 1, 2026. Taxpayers who previously filed through the system may continue to access historical filing data. Additional guidance from the Department is expected and will be shared.
Taxpayers with questions regarding personal property filings are encouraged to contact the Vanderburgh County Assessor’s Office for assistance.
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.