Find Property Tax Records in Huntington County

Huntington County property tax records are maintained by Auditor Jill Landrum at 201 North Jefferson Street in Huntington, Indiana. The county's online search portal and the Indiana Gateway system both provide free access to parcel data, assessed values, applied deductions, and current tax bill information. Huntington County also publishes certified tax rates and the Indiana Property Tax Benefits form so property owners know what they may qualify for before contacting the Auditor's Office.

Huntington County Online Tax Search

The Huntington County Auditor provides an online property tax search at auditor.huntingtoncounty35.us. This portal runs on the DataPitStop system and lets you search Huntington County property tax records by parcel number, owner last name, or property address. Searching by last name alone typically gives better results than entering a full name. For address searches, use a partial street name to return more matches.

Each parcel record shows the legal description, ownership information, assessed value, applied deductions, and a GIS link through the DataPitStop platform. The GIS link opens the parcel on a map where you can see the boundary and compare it to neighboring properties. This is useful for confirming lot lines, reviewing a recent sale, or checking whether the address on record matches what you expect.

The statewide Indiana Gateway Tax Bill Lookup also covers Huntington County and is a reliable backup if the county portal is temporarily offline. The Indiana Gateway public taxpayer portal provides broader access to local government financial data as well, including levy and budget information for Huntington County.

Huntington County Auditor Office

Jill Landrum serves as the Huntington County Auditor. Her office is at 201 N Jefferson Street, Huntington, IN 46750. The phone number is 260-358-4800 and the fax is 260-358-4823. The official website for the Auditor is at the Huntington County Auditor's page. Brenda Hamilton is a staff contact at the office and can be reached by email at brenda.hamilton@huntington.in.us.

The Huntington County Auditor's Office handles property tax deductions, deed transfer processing, ownership record maintenance, and the calculation of all property tax statements in the county. Auditor Landrum's office also publishes the "2025 Pay 2026 Certified Tax Rates for Huntington County" so property owners can see the rates applied to each taxing district. The office also keeps the Indiana Property Tax Benefits Form 51781 available, which lists all deductions and credits that Huntington County residents can apply for.

When a property in Huntington County sells, the deed transfer goes through the Auditor's Office before any records are updated. The new owner's deductions do not carry over from the previous owner. A new homestead application must be filed by January 5 to get the deduction in place for the next tax year. Calling the office at 260-358-4800 after a purchase is a good way to confirm what steps are needed and what forms to file.

Huntington County Auditor Office Screenshot

The screenshot below shows the Huntington County Auditor's Office page where property tax records, certified tax rates, and deduction forms are available for Huntington County:

This page is maintained by the county and is the official source for Huntington County Auditor contact details, forms, and property tax benefit information including the certified tax rate schedule.

Property Tax Deductions in Huntington County

Indiana Code IC 6-1.1-12 covers the deductions available to Huntington County property owners. The most commonly filed is the homestead deduction, which applies to a primary residence. The supplemental homestead deduction adds to the base reduction based on assessed value tiers. Together, the two deductions can meaningfully reduce the taxable assessed value of a home in Huntington County.

Huntington County residents may also qualify for the Over 65 deduction, the Over 65 Circuit Breaker Credit, deductions for blind or disabled homeowners, and the Totally Disabled Veteran deduction. Veterans who have a service-connected disability rating may qualify for deeper reductions under Indiana law. A separate deduction is also available for properties with solar energy or geothermal heating systems installed.

The Huntington County Auditor's Office publishes the Indiana Property Tax Benefits Form 51781, which lists all available deductions along with eligibility rules and the forms required to apply. This is a helpful starting point before calling or visiting the office. All deduction applications must be filed by January 5 with Auditor Jill Landrum's office at 201 N Jefferson Street. Missing that deadline means losing the deduction for that tax year. The Indiana DLGF also hosts the current version of this form and a plain-language guide to Indiana property tax benefits.

Certified Tax Rates and Assessment in Huntington County

All Huntington County property is assessed as of January 1 each year. The Assessor sets values and then the Auditor applies approved deductions to arrive at the net assessed value. The certified tax rate for each taxing district is then applied to compute the final bill. Huntington County publishes its certified tax rates each cycle, and the Auditor's Office maintains that data. You can also view certified rates for Huntington County on the Indiana DLGF website.

If you think your assessed value is incorrect, start with the Huntington County Assessor's Office for an informal review. If that does not resolve it, file a formal appeal with the Huntington County Property Tax Assessment Board of Appeals by June 15 of the year the notice was issued. Unresolved appeals can escalate to the Indiana Board of Tax Review and then the Indiana Tax Court.

Tax Payment Due Dates and Penalties

Spring installments are due May 10. Fall installments are due November 10. These dates are the same across all Indiana counties. A 5% penalty applies to any unpaid spring balance after May 10. The penalty increases to 10% if the balance is still unpaid after June 10. The same structure applies to fall installments after November 10 and December 10.

Pay at the Huntington County Treasurer's Office at 201 N Jefferson Street in Huntington. Mail payments to the same address, made out to the Huntington County Treasurer. For mailed payments, the postmark date counts. Use certified mail when close to a deadline so you have confirmation the payment was sent on time. Contact the Treasurer's Office directly if you have questions about outstanding balances or delinquent amounts.

Indiana Law and Huntington County Records

Huntington County property tax records are governed by Indiana Code Title 6, Article 1.1. Deductions fall under IC 6-1.1-12, the billing and payment process under IC 6-1.1-22, and the appeal process under IC 6-1.1-35. The Indiana Department of Local Government Finance oversees the system statewide and reviews Huntington County's annual budget and tax levies before they are certified.

Nearby Counties

Huntington County is in northeastern Indiana. The links below lead to property tax record pages for neighboring counties.