Search Bloomington Property Tax Records

Bloomington property tax records are managed by Monroe County through the offices of Assessor Judy Sharp and Treasurer Catherine Smith at the Monroe County Courthouse on Kirkwood Avenue, giving homeowners, landlords, and researchers the tools to search assessed values, pay tax bills, file deductions, and track parcel history for properties throughout Indiana's home of Indiana University.

Monroe County Assessor and Property Records

The Monroe County Assessor is Judy Sharp. Her office is at 100 W. Kirkwood Ave., Room 104, Bloomington, IN 47404. Phone: (812) 349-2842. Email: jsharp@co.monroe.in.us. Fax: (812) 349-2898. The Assessor's office handles all real property assessments for Bloomington and the surrounding county. Under IC 6-1.1-4, all Indiana real property is assessed at its true tax value as of January 1 each year. The Assessor's office mails Form 11 notices by April 30.

The 2025 Form 11 notices were mailed on April 28, 2025, and the appeal filing deadline for Bloomington property owners is June 16, 2025. Virtual meetings are available for appeals in Monroe County, which lets Bloomington property owners participate in the review process without appearing in person at the courthouse. This is a practical option for owners who live out of state or have scheduling conflicts.

The image below is from the Monroe County Assessor's online presence, which gives Bloomington residents access to property assessment data and information.

The Assessor's website also includes information about property tax assessment procedures and how to file for available deductions in Monroe County.

Online Property Tax Search for Bloomington

Bloomington property tax records are searchable through two main online tools. The first is lowtaxinfo.com, which aggregates Indiana county data and works well for quick parcel lookups by address or owner name. The second is the Monroe County Assessor's property tax assessment information page at in.gov/counties/monroe, which has direct county data and links to forms for deductions and appeals.

Both tools are free and available without a login. When searching for Bloomington properties, searching by parcel number gives the most precise result. If you don't know the parcel number, an address search works well for most city parcels. The parcel number is on your tax bill if you have a previous copy, or the Assessor's office can provide it by phone at (812) 349-2842.

Monroe County Treasurer and Payment Details

The Monroe County Treasurer is Catherine Smith. Her office is on the 2nd floor of the Monroe County Courthouse at 100 W. Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington, IN 47404. Phone: (812) 349-7333. Email: treasurer@co.monroe.in.us. The Treasurer handles all property tax collections for Bloomington and Monroe County.

Property taxes for 2024 payable 2025 spring installments were due May 12, 2025, which was a slight adjustment from the standard May 10 deadline due to the date falling on a weekend. The fall installment is typically due November 10. These dates are set by IC 6-1.1-22. Failure to receive a tax statement does not relieve a property owner of the responsibility for payment and does not eliminate penalties when an installment becomes delinquent. If you haven't received your bill, look it up online rather than waiting.

Penalties for late payment are 5% within the first 30 days after the due date. After 30 days, the penalty rises to 10%. Contact the Treasurer's office at (812) 349-7333 if you have questions about payment options or your current balance.

Personal Property Tax Returns in Bloomington

Bloomington has a significant commercial and rental property market driven in part by Indiana University. Business owners and landlords who hold personal property, meaning equipment, furniture, fixtures, and other non-real-estate assets used in business, must file personal property returns with the Monroe County Assessor by May 15 each year. Missing that deadline results in a penalty. Personal property assessments are separate from real property assessments but go through the same county system.

Residential rental properties themselves are still classified as real property and assessed through the standard real property process. The personal property return requirement applies specifically to the business equipment and movable assets inside commercial operations in Bloomington. If you're not sure whether your Bloomington property situation triggers a personal property filing obligation, the Assessor's office at (812) 349-2842 can clarify.

Deductions for Bloomington Property Owners

Monroe County applies Indiana's standard deduction framework under IC 6-1.1-12 to all Bloomington properties. The homestead deduction reduces the assessed value used to calculate tax bills on primary residences. The supplemental homestead deduction adds a second reduction. Both require a one-time filing with the Monroe County Auditor and stay on file until ownership or occupancy changes.

Bloomington homeowners who are 65 or older and meet income and property value thresholds can apply for the Over 65 deduction. The Over 65 Circuit Breaker credit caps property tax at a set percentage of income. This can be meaningful in Bloomington, where property values have risen with the university's growth and the city's broader housing market. Disabled veterans, blind or disabled owners, and those with qualifying energy systems have their own deduction options. All applications must be filed by January 5. The Auditor's office is in the same courthouse building as the Assessor and Treasurer.

Appealing a Bloomington Assessment

Bloomington property owners who believe their assessed value is too high can appeal. The formal appeal deadline is June 16, 2025, for the current assessment cycle. The process starts with Form 130 filed with the Monroe County Property Tax Assessment Board of Appeals. Virtual meetings are available for the appeal hearings, which is an option the Assessor's office has specifically highlighted. Under IC 6-1.1-35, you have the right to present evidence and challenge the Assessor's value.

Before filing, pull your property record card and look for errors. Wrong square footage, incorrect room counts, or condition ratings that don't match the actual state of the building are all grounds for a correction. Contact the Assessor at (812) 349-2842 first for an informal review. Many assessments get corrected without needing a formal PTABOA hearing. If the informal process doesn't work, the formal appeal is your next step. Keep your documentation clear and focus on factual differences between what the record card shows and what the property actually contains.

Tax Sale and Delinquent Properties

Delinquent Bloomington property accounts follow the standard Indiana timeline. The Treasurer certifies unpaid accounts to the Auditor by July 1. The Auditor lists them for tax sale. Paying the full delinquent amount, including penalties and costs, before the sale date stops the process. Monroe County holds its tax sale in the fall, typically later in the year. Properties that go through the sale are subject to a redemption period during which the original owner can pay off the purchaser's lien and keep the property.

If you're behind on a Bloomington property tax payment, contact the Treasurer's office as early as possible. There may be options to set up a payment arrangement before the account reaches the tax sale list. Waiting until the sale is scheduled limits your options and adds costs to the total you owe.

Monroe County Property Tax Resources

All Bloomington property tax records run through Monroe County. For the full county overview, see the county page below.