Boone County Property Tax Records

Boone County property tax records are managed through the Auditor's Office at the Boone County Courthouse in Lebanon. The Auditor handles deduction applications, deed transfers, and the official tax duplicate for all parcels in the county. Searching these records gives property owners access to assessed values, current tax amounts, deduction status, and parcel data. All of this is relevant to understanding and managing your Boone County property tax obligations.

Boone County Auditor Office

The Boone County Auditor's Office is located at the Boone County Courthouse, 212 Courthouse Square, Lebanon, IN 46052. Phone: 765-482-2940. Email: dcrum@co.boone.in.us. Auditor Debbie Crum leads the office, supported by Deputy Caryn Strode and staff member Katie Westerfeld. The Boone County Auditor's website provides forms, deduction information, GIS access, and contact details for each staff member.

The Auditor's Office is the first stop for any property tax deduction question. Because of the importance of official tax records, the office does not accept verbal requests or informal letters to make changes. Every update requires the proper forms on file. That policy applies to address changes, deduction updates, and any other modification to the official record.

Boone County Property Tax Deductions Explained

The Boone County Auditor maintains a detailed FAQ about available deductions, and the answers are worth reviewing carefully. The most widely used deductions available to Boone County property owners include the Homestead, the Supplemental Homestead, Geothermal, Solar Energy Systems and Devices, Over 65, Over 65 Circuit Breaker, Blind or Disabled, and Totally Disabled Veteran. Veterans who are at least 62 with a disability of 10% or more may also qualify under IC 6-1.1-12.

Deduction applications must be completed, dated, and filed in the calendar year for which you want the deduction. They must be in the Auditor's Office or postmarked on or before January 5 of the following year. Waiting until after January 5 means the deduction won't apply until the next assessment year. For real property, the application only needs to be filed once. It stays active as long as you live in the home and continue to qualify.

One question the Auditor's FAQ addresses directly: if you refinance, the only deduction that needs updating is the mortgage deduction. The homestead and supplemental homestead deductions remain in place without refiling, as long as you still occupy the property as your primary residence. This is a common source of confusion among new homeowners and those who have recently refinanced.

The screenshot below shows the Boone County Auditor's Office page, which hosts the deduction FAQ, GIS maps, and downloadable forms.

The FAQ section on the Auditor's website covers common questions about deduction filing, form requirements, and parcel map limitations.

Parcel Maps and GIS in Boone County

The Boone County Auditor offers large parcel maps through the office. These maps are not exact. The Auditor's FAQ notes that if you need specific dimensions, you will need a survey done. GIS maps are useful for identifying parcel numbers, confirming general boundaries, and locating adjacent properties, but they should not be treated as legal descriptions. For legal boundary purposes, only a licensed survey provides the precision needed.

For online parcel searches, Beacon GIS from Schneider Corporation covers many Indiana counties and may include Boone County data. The Indiana Gateway Taxpayer Portal and the statewide DLGF assessed value search are two additional tools for cross-referencing Boone County property tax data.

Assessment and Tax Calculation

All Boone County property is assessed as of January 1 under IC 6-1.1-4. The Assessor sets values based on market value in use. The Auditor then applies any approved deductions to produce the net assessed value. The county, school corporations, townships, and other taxing units each set their own rates. Those rates are applied to the net assessed value to generate the final tax bill, which is mailed in early April.

The Indiana DLGF at in.gov/dlgf oversees statewide assessment standards and can provide guidance when questions go beyond what the county offices handle. Their phone number is 317-232-3777.

Tax Bills and Due Dates

Boone County property taxes are due in two equal installments each year. Spring is due May 10 and fall is due November 10, as required by IC 6-1.1-22. Missing a due date triggers a 5% penalty for the first 30 days past due and an additional 5% after that. For payment questions, contact the Boone County Treasurer. Delinquent accounts can eventually reach tax sale status under IC 6-1.1-24, so staying current is important.

Appealing a Boone County Property Assessment

If you believe the assessed value assigned to your Boone County property is inaccurate, you can appeal. File Form 130 with the Boone County Property Tax Assessment Board of Appeals by June 15. The PTABOA holds hearings and issues written decisions. Under IC 6-1.1-35, dissatisfied property owners can continue to the Indiana Board of Tax Review. Start by asking the Assessor's Office to review the property record card. Many issues can be resolved informally without a full hearing if there is a factual error in the property data.

Nearby Counties

Boone County sits just northwest of Indianapolis in the Indianapolis metro area, with several neighboring counties that each maintain their own tax portals and auditor offices.