Decatur County Property Tax Records

Decatur County property tax records are held by the Decatur County Auditor's Office at the county courthouse in Greensburg, Indiana. The public can access parcel data, assessed values, tax billing information, and deduction status through the online search system. Whether you own a home in Greensburg, farm land outside the city, or a commercial property anywhere in Decatur County, the records are available to look up without a trip to the courthouse. This page explains where to search, who manages the records, and what dates and deductions apply.

Decatur County Auditor and Treasurer

The Decatur County Auditor's Office is at 150 Courthouse Square, Suite 138, Greensburg, IN 47240. The auditor's main phone number is 812-663-4275, and office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM. Auditor Christy Smiley leads the office, which maintains all real property records for parcels throughout Decatur County. The auditor handles deduction applications, processes tax settlements, and provides access to the online parcel search. The Decatur County Treasurer, which collects tax payments, can be reached at 812-663-4190.

Property records in the Decatur County system show parcel numbers, tax IDs, GIS map links, ownership data, and assessed values for each parcel. The GIS integration means you can click from a parcel record directly to a map view showing the property boundary. This is helpful when you need to confirm a parcel's location or check lot lines for an adjacent property.

The screenshot below shows the Decatur County Treasurer's website, which is part of the county government's online presence for property tax records and billing in Greensburg.

The county's online portal links to parcel search, treasurer payment services, and auditor functions for Decatur County property tax records.

Decatur County Property Tax Search Tool

The online parcel search for Decatur County property tax records is at the Decatur County tax search portal. The system runs on DataPitStop with GIS integration and lets you search by parcel number, owner name, or property address. You don't need all three any single field is enough to return results. The search is free and requires no registration. Results show current assessed values, parcel IDs, ownership data, and tax billing history by year and installment.

Additional search options include the Indiana Gateway Tax Bill Lookup for viewing Decatur County bills statewide, the DLGF Assessed Value Search for current assessed values, and the Beacon GIS platform for parcel mapping and broader property research. Each tool draws from official data and is useful for different purposes.

Property Assessment in Decatur County

All Decatur County real property is assessed as of January 1 each year under Indiana Code 6-1.1-4. The county assessor establishes values using market data and state valuation guidelines. Indiana sets assessed value at 100% of market value, so the number on your assessment notice reflects the county's estimate of what your property would sell for on the open market. For farmland, a productivity-based formula is used instead of market sales data.

If you think the assessed value on your Decatur County parcel is wrong, you can file a Form 130 appeal by June 15 of the assessment year. The county Property Tax Assessment Board of Appeals (PTABOA) reviews the evidence and issues a written decision. Owners who disagree with the PTABOA outcome can continue the appeal to the Indiana Board of Tax Review. Contact the Decatur County Auditor at 812-663-4275 for guidance on the appeal process or to get a copy of your current assessment notice.

Tax Payment Dates for Decatur County

Decatur County property tax bills are mailed in April. Spring installments are due May 10 and fall installments are due November 10. These dates apply statewide under Indiana law. Paying after the due date triggers a 5% penalty for the first 30 days, then the penalty increases to 10%. Continued non-payment can result in a tax lien and a county tax sale under IC 6-1.1-24.

The Decatur County Treasurer at 812-663-4190 handles payment questions and can confirm balances. You can also check bill and payment data using the Indiana Gateway Tax Bill Lookup. If you move or change your mailing address, contact the Decatur County Auditor so your bills are delivered to the right address. The auditor's office at 150 Courthouse Square, Suite 138 is the right contact for address changes on parcel records.

Property Tax Deductions in Decatur County

Decatur County property owners can lower their tax bills by applying for available deductions at the auditor's office. The homestead deduction is the biggest one for most residential owners. It applies to a primary residence and covers both a standard deduction and a supplemental homestead credit. Indiana's homestead rules under IC 6-1.1-12 set the maximum dollar limits for each. Auditor Christy Smiley's office at 812-663-4275 handles applications.

Other deductions available to Decatur County property owners include the mortgage deduction, the over-65 deduction for qualifying senior homeowners, the blind or disabled deduction, and veteran deductions. The 100% disabled veteran exemption can eliminate property taxes entirely on a primary residence for qualifying veterans. Surviving spouses of veterans also have access to deduction options. All deduction applications must be filed by January 5 to take effect on that year's tax bill. If you're not sure whether a deduction is already on file for your parcel, check the online search deductions applied to a parcel are visible in the record.

Indiana tax caps apply in Decatur County: 1% of assessed value for homestead parcels, 2% for other residential, and 3% for non-residential property.

State Property Tax Resources for Decatur County

The Indiana Department of Local Government Finance provides oversight of property tax administration across all 92 Indiana counties, including Decatur. Their phone line at (317) 232-3777 handles questions about state policies, deduction eligibility, and the appeal framework. The DLGF publishes annual guidance on how Indiana property taxes are calculated, which directly affects Decatur County owners trying to understand their bills.

The Indiana Gateway Taxpayer Portal includes budget and levy data for Decatur County's taxing units the county, municipalities, townships, and school districts and shows how each unit's levy is funded. The full property tax statute at IC 6-1.1 is the legal foundation for everything from assessments to tax sales in Decatur County.

Nearby Counties

Decatur County is bordered by several central and southeastern Indiana counties with their own property tax records accessible online.