Search Kokomo Property Tax Records

Kokomo property tax records are managed through Howard County, where the Assessor, Treasurer, and Auditor offices at the Howard County Administration Center handle all assessments, tax bills, deductions, and parcel data for Indiana's county seat city in north-central Indiana. Residents and investors can search Kokomo property tax records online through Beacon and the county's tax portal without visiting the offices in person.

Howard County Assessor and Kokomo Property Records

The Howard County Assessor's office is the starting point for any Kokomo property tax records search. The office is at 220 N. Main Street, Room 101, Kokomo, IN 46901. Phone: (765) 456-2226. Email: assessor@howardcounty.in.gov. The full office page is at in.gov/counties/howard/departments/assessor/. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. All county offices, including the Assessor, Treasurer, and Auditor, are in the same Administration Center building on Main Street, which makes it easy to handle multiple tasks in one visit.

Under IC 6-1.1-4, all real property in Indiana is assessed at its true tax value as of January 1 each year. The Howard County Assessor applies this standard to every Kokomo parcel by reviewing sales data, new construction, and property use changes. If you think the data behind your Kokomo assessment is wrong, the Assessor's staff can walk you through the property record card during office hours.

The image below is from the Howard County Assessor's page, which serves as the hub for Kokomo property tax records and parcel information.

From this page you can find links to the Beacon property search portal, the Auditor's deduction forms, and staff contacts for all assessment questions in Kokomo.

How to Search Kokomo Property Tax Records Online

Howard County uses the Beacon GIS platform at beacon.schneidercorp.com for public property searches. The Beacon tool lets you search Kokomo property tax records by owner name, parcel number, or address. Results show the assessed value, net assessed value, parcel map, property record card, and ownership history. Beacon is free and available around the clock.

The Howard County Treasurer also has a direct tax search portal at treasurer.howardcounty34.us. This system focuses on payment data and shows you the current amounts due, past payment history, and installment balances for any Kokomo parcel. Use it to confirm payment status before or after making a payment. The Auditor's system at auditor.howardcounty34.us shows deduction records tied to each Kokomo parcel.

When you look up a Kokomo property tax record, you will see the gross assessed value, all deductions applied, the net taxable value, the tax rate for your specific taxing district, and the amount billed for each installment. The taxing district rate in Kokomo depends on your location within the city and which service districts apply to your parcel.

Paying Kokomo Property Taxes

The Howard County Treasurer at 220 N. Main Street handles all Kokomo property tax payments. Phone: (765) 456-2213. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Property taxes in Kokomo are due in two installments. Spring payments are due May 10 and fall payments are due November 10. These dates are set by IC 6-1.1-22 and apply to all Indiana property owners, including those in Kokomo.

You can pay Kokomo property taxes online, by mail, or in person at the Treasurer's office. Online payments accept eCheck and credit card. Mail payments should be sent to the Treasurer at 220 N. Main Street, Kokomo, IN 46901. Include your parcel number on the check. In-person payments are accepted during office hours. A drop box may also be available at the Administration Center for after-hours payments.

Late payments carry a 5% penalty within the first 30 days after the due date. After 30 days, the penalty rises to 10%. Accounts that remain unpaid long enough are certified to the Auditor for tax sale. Keeping your Kokomo property taxes current avoids these extra charges and protects your ownership rights.

Deductions for Kokomo Property Owners

Howard County homeowners in Kokomo can reduce their property tax bills through deductions available under IC 6-1.1-12. The Auditor's office in Kokomo at Room 222, 220 N. Main Street processes all deduction applications. Phone: (765) 456-2215. As the Auditor's office says directly, "Please call our office at 765-456-2215 if you think you may be eligible for any of the deductions listed on this page." That is good advice if you are not sure what applies to your Kokomo property.

The homestead deduction is the most common for Kokomo homeowners. It reduces the assessed value used to calculate your bill and applies to your primary residence. A supplemental homestead deduction adds a second layer of savings. Seniors age 65 or older who meet income and property value limits qualify for the Over 65 deduction. An Over 65 Circuit Breaker credit also caps property tax as a percentage of income for qualifying seniors in Kokomo.

Veterans with service-connected disabilities, blind homeowners, and totally disabled residents each have their own deduction categories. Kokomo homeowners who installed solar or geothermal energy systems may qualify for an additional deduction on those improvements. Applications must be filed with the Auditor by January 5 to apply to the following tax year. Do not wait until after your bill arrives to check whether your deductions are in place.

Assessment Appeals in Kokomo

If you believe the assessed value on your Kokomo property is too high, you have the right to appeal under IC 6-1.1-35. The first step is to review your property record card on the Beacon portal and look for errors. Common problems include incorrect square footage, wrong construction grade, or features listed that are not on your property. Bring these issues to the Assessor's office at (765) 456-2226 for an informal review before filing a formal appeal.

If the informal review does not resolve the issue, file Form 130 with the Howard County Property Tax Assessment Board of Appeals (PTABOA). The appeal deadline is June 15, falling 45 days after Form 11 notices are mailed. If the PTABOA decision does not satisfy you, the next step is the Indiana Board of Tax Review and, after that, the Indiana Tax Court. Most Kokomo property owners who appeal resolve their cases at the county level. The Indiana Gateway at gateway.ifionline.org can also help you check on the delinquency and payment status of any Kokomo parcel.

Nearby Cities

Kokomo is the largest city in Howard County. For county-level records and information on the broader property tax system that covers Kokomo, visit the Howard County page.