Schererville Property Tax Records Lookup

Schererville property tax records are maintained by Lake County, where the Lake County Assessor and Treasurer offices handle all parcel assessments, tax bills, and payment data for this fast-growing suburban town in the southeast corner of Lake County. Residents can search Schererville property tax records online through two Lake County public portals without traveling to the Crown Point offices.

Lake County Assessor and Schererville Property Records

The Lake County Assessor, LaTonya Spearman, oversees all property assessments in Schererville. Her office is at 2293 N. Main Street, Building A, 2nd Floor, Crown Point, IN 46307. Phone is (219) 755-3100 and email is Assessor@lakecountyin.org. Under IC 6-1.1-4, all Indiana real property is assessed at its true tax value as of January 1. That standard applies to every Schererville parcel the same way it applies to all Lake County property.

One thing that stands out about Lake County: the county does not issue Form 11 assessment notices the same way most Indiana counties do. In Schererville, your tax bill itself serves as the official notice of assessment. This means you should review your spring bill carefully each year. If the assessed value looks wrong, the bill is your cue to act. The Assessor's office is the right first call -- (219) 755-3100 -- to ask questions or start an informal review of your Schererville property value.

The image below shows the Lake County Assessor's department page, which is the starting point for Schererville property tax record searches and assessor contact information.

From this page you can navigate to both online search portals and find direct contact details for assessor staff who handle Schererville properties.

How to Search Schererville Property Tax Records Online

Lake County gives property owners two online tools to search Schererville property tax records. The first is the XSoft Engage platform at engage.xsoftinc.com/lake. This portal has assessment data and property record details. The second is the Public Access Now portal at in-lake.publicaccessnow.com, where you can search tax bills by owner name, parcel number, or property address.

Both tools are free to use and accessible around the clock. The Public Access Now site is the one that displays current tax bill amounts and payment history for Schererville properties. When you pull up a parcel you will see the gross assessed value, deductions applied, net assessed value, the applicable tax rate for your taxing district, and the installment amounts due in spring and fall. If you own multiple Schererville properties, searching by owner name pulls all of them up at once.

The XSoft Engage system handles the assessment side. It stores appraisal data, property characteristics, and valuation records. If you want to check the square footage, building grade, or other data the assessor is using to value your Schererville property, this is the portal to use. You can also cross-check your parcel against nearby Schererville properties to see how your value compares.

For deduction questions, contact the Lake County Auditor's office at (219) 755-3120. For billing and payment questions, the Treasurer is at (219) 755-3760. The Assessor handles valuation; the Auditor handles deductions and exemptions; the Treasurer handles bills and payments. Knowing which office to call saves time.

Paying Schererville Property Taxes

The Lake County Treasurer collects all property taxes for Schererville. The office is at 2293 N. Main Street, Crown Point, and the phone number is (219) 755-3760. Property taxes in Schererville are due in two installments each year. Spring payments are due May 10 and fall payments are due November 10. These due dates come from IC 6-1.1-22, the state statute that sets the payment schedule for all Indiana counties.

You can pay Schererville property taxes online through the Public Access Now portal. Payments by eCheck or credit card are accepted. In-person payments at the Treasurer's office in Crown Point are also an option. Mail payments should go to the Treasurer with your parcel number noted on the check. If a due date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, the next business day becomes the deadline.

Penalties kick in for late payments. A 5% penalty applies within 30 days of the due date. After 30 days the penalty goes to 10%. Accounts that stay delinquent can be certified to the Auditor and added to the tax sale list. Paying your Schererville property taxes on time avoids all of those extra costs.

Deductions for Schererville Property Owners

Indiana offers several deductions that can lower the assessed value used to calculate Schererville property taxes. The homestead deduction is the main one. It applies to your primary residence and reduces the net assessed value before tax rates are applied. A supplemental homestead deduction adds a second reduction on top of the base. Both must be filed with the Lake County Auditor's office. You can contact the Auditor at (219) 755-3120 regarding these deductions.

The legal basis for these deductions is IC 6-1.1-12. Seniors 65 and older who meet the income and assessed value limits can apply for the Over 65 deduction. An Over 65 Circuit Breaker credit also exists to cap total taxes as a percentage of income. Veterans with service-connected disabilities have a separate deduction. Blind or disabled homeowners qualify for relief too. Installing solar panels or geothermal systems on your Schererville home may add another deduction opportunity.

Because Lake County uses tax bills as its assessment notices, keep an eye on each bill to confirm your deductions are still reflected. If a deduction disappears without an explanation, contact the Auditor before the next billing cycle to get it fixed.

Appealing a Schererville Property Assessment

If your Schererville property assessment seems too high, you have the right to appeal under IC 6-1.1-35. Start by reviewing the data on your property record through the XSoft Engage portal. Look for errors in square footage, construction type, condition ratings, or the number of bathrooms or rooms. Any of those errors can cause a value to come out higher than it should. Call the Assessor at (219) 755-3100 or email Assessor@lakecountyin.org to request an informal review.

If the informal review does not fix the problem, file Form 130 with the Lake County Property Tax Assessment Board of Appeals (PTABOA). In Lake County, pay close attention to the appeal deadline printed on your tax bill, since that bill is your assessment notice. Missing the filing window means waiting until next year. At your PTABOA hearing you can present sales data, a private appraisal, or documentation of property condition. If the PTABOA ruling still is not right, the Indiana Board of Tax Review is the next level up, followed by the Indiana Tax Court.

Recent sales of comparable Schererville homes selling for less than your assessed value implies are the most useful evidence to bring to an appeal. Pull that data from the Public Access Now portal before your hearing.

Schererville Tax Sale and Delinquent Properties

Delinquent Schererville property tax accounts enter the Indiana tax sale process when they go unpaid. The Treasurer certifies delinquent accounts to the Auditor, who adds them to the tax sale list. Buyers at a Lake County tax sale get a lien on the property. The original owner has a redemption period to pay off the full delinquent balance including costs and keep the property. Only after the redemption period ends without payment can the lien holder pursue a tax deed.

You can check delinquency status on any Schererville parcel using the Indiana Gateway at gateway.ifionline.org. This free public tool shows financial and tax data by county and taxing unit across Indiana. Schererville property owners who fall behind should contact the Treasurer at (219) 755-3760 as soon as possible to discuss options before the account reaches the sale list.

Indiana DLGF Resources for Schererville Homeowners

The Indiana Department of Local Government Finance oversees all county assessment processes, including those in Lake County. Its website at in.gov/dlgf provides guides on deductions, appeal rights, and how the true tax value system works. These resources apply directly to Schererville property tax records and can help you understand what to expect before contacting the county.

The image below is from the DLGF homepage, which has taxpayer guides and links to county-level resources for Schererville and all Indiana property owners.

The DLGF site also links to the Indiana Taxpayer Portal where you can find county-specific property tax rates and taxing district breakdowns for Schererville parcels.

Nearby Cities

Schererville is in the southeast part of Lake County, near several other qualifying cities that use the same county property tax system.