Find Hendricks County Property Tax Records

Hendricks County property tax records are managed by the Auditor, Assessor, and Treasurer offices based in Danville at 355 South Washington Street. The Hendricks County Auditor calculates all property tax statements for real property, personal property, and mobile homes, and maintains ownership records for every parcel within the county. Residents in Brownsburg, Plainfield, and across Hendricks County can access records and tax bill information online through the county's Beacon GIS portal or through the statewide Indiana Gateway system.

Hendricks County Online Property Search

Hendricks County property tax records are available online through the county's Beacon GIS portal. The Beacon platform is operated by Schneider Geospatial and gives you access to parcel boundaries, ownership information, assessed values, and tax data all in one place. You can reach the Hendricks County Beacon portal at beacon.schneidercorp.com and search by parcel number, address, or owner name.

The Beacon system is one of the more full-featured county portals in Indiana. Parcel maps are layered with ownership data and assessment details, so you can click on any parcel and see what it is assessed at, who owns it, and what deductions are applied. This makes it useful not just for your own property but for researching nearby parcels or checking values before buying.

You can also look up Hendricks County tax bill information through the Indiana Gateway Tax Bill Lookup. The Gateway is a statewide resource that pulls official bill data from county records. For additional resources and office contact information, the Hendricks County Auditor's Office page is the place to start.

Hendricks County Auditor Office

The Hendricks County Auditor's Office is located at 355 South Washington Street, Danville, IN 46122. The main phone number is 317-745-9300. The Auditor's function in Hendricks County goes beyond just keeping records. According to county documentation, the Auditor's Office is specifically responsible for calculating "all property tax statements for real and personal property, and mobile homes" and for maintaining "ownership records for real estate within the county." These two roles sit at the center of how Hendricks County property tax records are created and kept current.

The Auditor also handles tax sale redemption information. If a property in Hendricks County has gone to tax sale, you can contact the Auditor at 317-745-9300 to get the current redemption amount. Knowing that number is essential before taking any steps toward resolving a tax sale situation. The office can tell you what is owed and walk you through what is needed to bring the parcel current.

For deed transfers, the new owner needs to record the deed with the county Recorder and then notify the Auditor so the ownership records and any associated deductions can be updated. Deductions do not transfer automatically when property sells. A buyer who qualifies for the homestead deduction needs to file a new application with the Auditor after closing.

Hendricks County Assessor Office

The Hendricks County Assessor's Office is at Suite 230 of the same building at 355 South Washington Street, Danville. The phone number is 317-745-9207 and the fax is 317-745-9411. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. The Assessor uses the XSoft Engage system for assessment work, which is a property assessment platform used by several Indiana counties for managing valuation data.

The Assessor determines the assessed value of each parcel in Hendricks County as of the January 1 assessment date. Real property valuations are based on sales data, cost data, and income data depending on property type. Residential properties are typically valued using comparable sales in the area. Commercial and industrial properties may involve income-based methods as well. If you disagree with your assessed value, the Assessor's Office is the first stop for an informal review before moving to a formal appeal.

Assessment notices go out in the spring. You have until June 15 to file a formal appeal if you cannot resolve the issue informally with the Assessor's Office. The appeal goes to the Hendricks County Property Tax Assessment Board of Appeals. From there, unresolved cases can escalate to the Indiana Board of Tax Review.

Property Tax Deductions in Hendricks County

Indiana Code IC 6-1.1-12 sets up the full list of deductions available to Hendricks County property owners. The homestead deduction is the one most residents file for. It reduces the assessed value of a primary residence and stacks with the supplemental homestead deduction for additional savings. Together, these two deductions can significantly reduce the taxable value of a home.

Other deductions available to Hendricks County residents include the Over 65 deduction, the Over 65 Circuit Breaker, deductions for blind or disabled homeowners, and the Totally Disabled Veteran deduction. There is also a deduction for homeowners who have installed solar energy or geothermal heating systems. Each deduction has its own eligibility rules and required forms. The Hendricks County Auditor's Office at 317-745-9300 can tell you which ones apply to your situation and what documentation you need to provide.

All deduction applications must be filed with the Auditor by January 5 of the year following the assessment year. That is the statewide deadline set by Indiana law. If you miss it, you lose that deduction for the current tax cycle. The forms are available from the Auditor's Office or through the Indiana DLGF website.

Tax Payment and Treasurer's Office

The Hendricks County Treasurer's Office is also on South Washington Street in Danville and can be reached at 317-745-9220. The Treasurer handles all property tax collections for Hendricks County. Spring installments are due May 10 and fall installments are due November 10. If you miss the spring due date, a 5% penalty applies to the unpaid balance. After June 10, the penalty increases to 10%.

You can look up your current tax bill and any outstanding balance through the Hendricks County Treasurer's page or by calling 317-745-9220. Payment by mail should be sent to the Treasurer's Office in Danville. Make checks out to the Hendricks County Treasurer. The postmark date counts for mailed payments, so if you are close to a deadline, use a postmarked method you can verify.

Online payment options may also be available through the county's treasurer portal. Contact the office at 317-745-9220 to confirm current payment methods accepted.

Beacon GIS Platform and Hendricks County Records

The Beacon screenshot below shows the GIS platform used for Hendricks County property tax record searches:

Hendricks County uses the Beacon GIS platform by Schneider Geospatial for interactive parcel mapping and property data searches across the county.

This platform allows you to search Hendricks County parcels by name, address, or parcel ID and view assessed values and ownership data layered onto a map interface.

Indiana Property Tax Law and Hendricks County

The legal framework for Hendricks County property tax records runs through Indiana Code Title 6, Article 1.1. This covers all phases of the property tax cycle from assessment to collection. Key chapters include IC 6-1.1-12 for deductions, IC 6-1.1-22 for tax statements and payment, and IC 6-1.1-35 for the Property Tax Assessment Board of Appeals process.

The Indiana Department of Local Government Finance reviews and certifies Hendricks County tax rates each year as part of the state budget oversight process. The DLGF also publishes the official property tax benefit guide that lists all deductions and the forms needed to apply for them. This guide is free and available on the DLGF website.

Nearby Counties

Hendricks County is located in central Indiana west of Indianapolis. The links below lead to property tax record pages for neighboring counties.