Last updated: June 2026 · Source: US Census Bureau ACS
Property Tax Appeal in Decatur County, IN
Homeowners in Decatur County pay a median of $1,176/year in property taxes on a median home value of $189,900. A successful appeal could save you $176 or more per year.
$1,176
Median Annual Tax
$189,900
Median Home Value
0.62%
Effective Tax Rate
How to Appeal in Decatur County
File Form 130 with the County Assessor. If not resolved informally, appeal to PTABOA. Then Indiana Board of Tax Review.
- Filing Deadline
- June 15 (or 45 days from Form 11 notice)
- Appeal Authority
- County Property Tax Assessment Board of Appeals (PTABOA)
- Escalation
- Indiana Board of Tax Review, then Tax Court
- Risk of Increase
- No — cannot go up
- Reassessment Cycle
- Annual trending (general reassessment every 5 years)
Official Indiana appeal form
One statewide form is valid in every county.
Consolidated in 2021 — replaces Form 133 and Form 130-Short.
What You Need
- ✓Your current assessed value (from your tax bill or county website)
- ✓3-5 comparable sales within 0.5 miles (find on Zillow or Redfin — similar size, age, condition)
- ✓A written appeal letter with your evidence and requested value
- ✓Filed before: June 15 (or 45 days from Form 11 notice)
Available Exemptions in Indiana
Common property tax exemptions available in Indiana: - **Homestead Exemption** — Reduces taxable value for owner-occupied primary residences. Must apply through your county assessor's office. - **Senior/Elderly Exemption** — Additional reduction for homeowners age 65+ (income limits may apply). - **Veteran/Disabled Veteran Exemption** — Partial or full exemption for qualifying veterans. - **Disability Exemption** — Reduction for homeowners with qualifying disabilities. - **Agricultural/Farm Use** — Special assessment for land actively used for farming. Check with your county assessor for specific eligibility requirements and application deadlines. Many homeowners qualify for multiple exemptions but never apply.
Many homeowners qualify but never apply. We check your eligibility as part of our service.
Ready to reduce your property taxes in Decatur County?
We research your property, prepare evidence, and file the appeal. Fee: 20% of first-year savings — only if we succeed.
No fee unless we save you money.
FAQ
- Can my taxes go up if I appeal?
- No. In Indiana, your assessment can only stay the same or go down at the initial board level. There is no risk from filing.
- How much does it cost to appeal?
- Filing yourself is free. If you use our service, we charge 20% of first-year savings only if we succeed. If we don't reduce your taxes, you pay nothing.
- What's the typical savings?
- In Decatur County, with a median tax of $1,176/yr, a 10-20% reduction could save you $118-$176 per year.
Other counties in Indiana:
Data sources: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates 2019–2023 (Table DP04). Effective tax rates calculated from median property tax and median home value.
Appeal information: Indiana state comptroller office, county assessor associations, and official state statutes. Deadlines and processes verified as of June 2026.
Last updated: July 2026 · Published by: TaxedFairly (WebLab LLC)