Martin County Property Tax Records Lookup

Martin County property tax records are maintained by the county Assessor, Auditor, and Treasurer offices at the courthouse in Shoals, Indiana. Property owners can search parcel data through the county's online tools, pay bills online or in person, and apply for deductions that reduce their annual tax liability. This page covers the key offices and contacts for Martin County property taxes, what payment options are available, how GIS mapping works for parcel research, and what deadlines and penalties apply when payments are late.

Martin County Treasurer's Office

The Martin County Treasurer is Lori D. Carrico. The office is at 129 Main St, Shoals, IN 47581. Mailing address is P.O. Box 359, Shoals, IN 47581. Phone number is 812-247-3701. Email is lcarrico@martincounty.in.gov. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The treasurer's office collects all property tax payments and handles payment receipts, tax lien questions, and balance confirmations for Martin County.

Martin County property taxes are assessed by the Martin County Assessor at 812-247-2070 and collected by the treasurer. These are two separate offices with separate responsibilities. The assessor sets the value. The treasurer handles the bill and the payment. That distinction matters if you have a dispute: value questions go to the assessor, payment and billing questions go to the treasurer. The Martin County Auditor at 812-247-3731 handles property tax deductions, exemptions, and transfers. For many routine tasks, knowing which of the three offices to call saves time.

The image below shows the Martin County Indiana government page, the entry point for county records including property tax information and office contacts.

The Martin County page links to the courthouse offices and outlines the key contacts for property assessments, deductions, and tax payments.

Martin County Property Tax Payment Options

Martin County offers several ways to pay property taxes. The county's own guidance describes the options clearly. You can pay in person at the Treasurer's Office at 129 Main St, Shoals, where cash, check, and card are accepted. Card payments in person carry a fee. By mail, send a check or money order with your payment coupon in the return envelope provided with your tax statement. Online payments go through govtechtaxpro.com, where a 2.65% card fee applies. There is no eCheck option listed, so card payments online carry the percentage fee regardless of payment size.

Spring installments are due May 10 each year. Fall installments are due November 10. These dates are fixed statewide. Missing a due date in Martin County triggers a 5% penalty for the first 30 days after the deadline. After 30 days, the penalty increases to 10%. The billing process follows IC 6-1.1-22. If an account becomes substantially delinquent, it can be certified for a tax sale under IC 6-1.1-24. Redemption rights exist for the original owner but have a set time limit. Contact the treasurer at 812-247-3701 to confirm a balance or arrange payment before a deadline passes.

How Martin County Assesses Property

Martin County property is assessed as of January 1 each year under IC 6-1.1-4. The assessor's office uses the same three approaches used across Indiana: cost, income, and sales comparison. Most residential parcels in Martin County are valued using comparable sales when enough recent data is available. Farm and agricultural land follows a productivity-based formula tied to soil classification and capitalized income. Commercial properties use whichever approach reflects market behavior best for that type.

Martin County is a largely rural county with a mix of agricultural land, timber, and residential properties. The assessor works across all townships. If you want to check your current assessed value, the county's GIS mapping system through Elevate provides parcel-level data accessible online. You can also call the assessor at 812-247-2070 to ask directly about a specific parcel. To challenge a value, file a Form 130 appeal by June 15 of the assessment year. The Martin County PTABOA hears local appeals. Unresolved cases can go to the Indiana Board of Tax Review. The Indiana DLGF provides forms and guidance on the appeal process for all Indiana counties.

Martin County Property Tax Deductions

Martin County homeowners can reduce their property tax bills by filing Indiana deductions at the auditor's office at 812-247-3731. The Courthouse address for the auditor is 111 S. Main Street, Shoals, IN 47581. The homestead deduction is the primary tool for primary residences. It includes a standard deduction plus a supplemental homestead credit under IC 6-1.1-12. The application deadline is January 5 each year, but you only need to file once unless ownership or use changes.

Other available deductions in Martin County include the mortgage deduction for properties with a recorded mortgage, the over-65 deduction for qualifying senior homeowners, and deductions for blind or disabled property owners. Veterans with a 100% service-connected disability rating can qualify for a full property tax exemption on their primary home. The surviving spouse of a qualifying veteran may also apply. Indiana's circuit breaker caps limit taxes to 1% for homesteads, 2% for other residential property, and 3% for all other types. Confirming that all your deductions are in place can meaningfully lower your Martin County tax bill. The auditor at 812-247-3731 can check your parcel and help with any missing filings.

Martin County GIS Mapping

Martin County uses the Elevate mapping system for parcel GIS. The mapping tool lets you search properties by owner name, address, or parcel number and displays boundaries on a visual map. This is useful when you need to confirm lot lines, research surrounding parcels, or locate a property you are unfamiliar with. Elevate mapping systems are used by a number of smaller Indiana counties that do not use the larger BEACON platform.

The Beacon GIS platform at schneidercorp.com covers many Indiana counties and is worth checking as an alternate data source for Martin County parcel records. The Indiana Gateway Taxpayer Portal provides levy and budget data for Martin County taxing units. This shows how each taxing district's rate is calculated, which helps property owners understand the components of their total tax bill. The statewide assessed value search at the Indiana DLGF website covers all Martin County parcels and can be used to cross-check local assessment data.

Nearby Counties

Martin County is in south-central Indiana and borders several counties that each maintain separate property tax record systems.