Search Jennings County Property Tax Records

Jennings County property tax records are maintained by three elected officers in Vernon, Indiana: Auditor Sarah Abel, Treasurer Tina Brison, and Assessor Randy Shepherd. All Jennings County offices use PO Box mailing addresses in Vernon, so it is important to use the correct box number when mailing anything to a specific office. The county's online tax search tool and the Indiana Gateway system provide free access to parcel data, assessed values, and tax bill information without a trip to Vernon.

Jennings County Auditor Office

Sarah Abel serves as the Jennings County Auditor. The physical office address is 200 East Brown Street, Vernon, Indiana 47282. Mail goes to PO Box 383, Vernon, Indiana 47282. The phone number is 812-352-3016. The official website for the Auditor is at jenningscounty-in.gov. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Auditor Abel's office calculates all Jennings County property tax statements for real property, personal property, and mobile homes, and maintains ownership records for every parcel in the county. Deed transfers flow through the Auditor's Office before ownership records are updated. A new owner who qualifies for the homestead deduction must file a new application because deductions do not carry over from the previous owner. The filing deadline is January 5 of the year after the assessment year.

If you have a question about your Jennings County property tax records or want to check what deductions are currently on file for your parcel, calling 812-352-3016 during business hours is the quickest way to get answers. The Auditor's Office can also clarify what forms are needed for deductions and where to send them.

Jennings County Treasurer Office

Tina Brison serves as the Jennings County Treasurer. The physical office is at 200 East Brown Street, Vernon, Indiana 47282. The mailing address is P.O. Box 368, Vernon, Indiana 47282 -- note that the Treasurer uses Box 368 while the Auditor uses Box 383. The phone number for the Treasurer's Office is 812-352-3060.

The Jennings County Treasurer collects all property tax payments and manages delinquent accounts. Spring installments are due May 10. Fall installments are due November 10. A 5% penalty applies to any unpaid spring balance after May 10. If the amount is still unpaid after June 10, the penalty increases to 10%. The same schedule applies to fall installments.

Pay in person at 200 East Brown Street during regular business hours of 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. When mailing a payment, send it to the Treasurer at P.O. Box 368, Vernon, Indiana 47282. Be sure to use Box 368 and not Box 383, which goes to the Auditor. Make checks payable to the Jennings County Treasurer. Postmark date counts for mailed payments, so use certified mail near a deadline to have proof of the send date. Contact Treasurer Brison at 812-352-3060 to confirm your current balance before mailing.

Jennings County Auditor Office Screenshot

The screenshot below shows the Jennings County Auditor's page at jenningscounty-in.gov, where Jennings County property tax records, contact information, and office resources are available:

This is the official page for Jennings County Auditor Sarah Abel and provides contact information including the PO Box 383 mailing address and the 812-352-3016 phone number.

Jennings County Assessor Office

Randy Shepherd is the Jennings County Assessor. The Assessor's mailing address is PO Box 384, Vernon, Indiana 47282 -- a separate box from both the Auditor (Box 383) and the Treasurer (Box 368). The physical office is at 200 East Brown Street. The Assessor determines the assessed value of all Jennings County real property as of the January 1 assessment date each year.

Residential properties in Jennings County are valued primarily using comparable sales data. Commercial and industrial properties may also involve income-based valuation methods. If you think your assessed value is too high, contact Assessor Shepherd's office for an informal review. Many value disputes resolve at the informal level without a formal appeal. If not, you can file a formal appeal with the Jennings 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 under the process described in IC 6-1.1-35.

Jennings County Online Tax Search

The Jennings County Auditor provides online access to property tax records through the DataPitStop portal at auditor.jenningscounty40.us. The search accepts a parcel number, owner last name, or property address. Using last name only typically gives better results than entering a full name. Partial addresses work better than complete addresses with suffixes when you are not certain of the exact format on file.

GIS parcel mapping for Jennings County runs through the DataPitStop platform as well. When you open a parcel record, the GIS link shows the parcel boundary on a map and lets you compare neighboring properties. This is useful for confirming lot lines or researching a property before purchase.

The statewide Indiana Gateway Tax Bill Lookup also covers Jennings County and is a free backup option when the county portal is unavailable. The Indiana Gateway taxpayer portal provides access to broader levy and budget data for Jennings County as well. Neither tool requires a login or account.

Property Tax Deductions in Jennings County

Indiana Code IC 6-1.1-12 covers all the deductions available to Jennings County property owners. The homestead deduction applies to a primary residence and reduces the assessed value used to calculate the tax bill. The supplemental homestead deduction adds further savings on top of the base amount. Together, these two deductions can significantly lower the taxable value of a home in North Vernon or elsewhere in Jennings County.

Other deductions available to Jennings County residents include the Over 65 deduction, the Over 65 Circuit Breaker Credit, deductions for blind or disabled homeowners, and the Totally Disabled Veteran deduction. Veterans with a service-connected disability rating may qualify for deeper reductions under Indiana law. Homeowners who have installed solar energy systems or geothermal heating can also apply for a deduction tied to those improvements.

All applications must be filed with Auditor Sarah Abel by January 5 of the year following the assessment year. That deadline is set by state law and cannot be extended. Mail deduction forms to PO Box 383, Vernon, Indiana 47282, or bring them in person to 200 East Brown Street during office hours. Call 812-352-3016 if you are unsure which forms to file or what documentation is needed. Forms are also available through the Indiana DLGF website in the annual property tax benefits guide.

Indiana Law and Jennings County Property Taxes

Jennings County property tax records are governed by Indiana Code Title 6, Article 1.1. Deductions fall under IC 6-1.1-12, billing and payment under IC 6-1.1-22, and the appeal process under IC 6-1.1-35. The Indiana Department of Local Government Finance certifies Jennings County tax rates each year and publishes property tax benefit forms and guidance that apply to all Indiana counties. The DLGF's Gateway portal provides public access to Jennings County levy and budget data.

Nearby Counties

Jennings County is in southeastern Indiana. The links below go to property tax record pages for surrounding counties.