Search Montgomery County Property Tax Records

Montgomery County property tax records are maintained by the county Assessor, Auditor, and Treasurer offices at the Montgomery County Government Center in Crawfordsville, Indiana. Property owners can search parcel data online through the Beacon GIS system, pay bills through the county's online portal or at local banks, and apply for deductions to reduce their annual tax liability. This page covers who manages each part of the Montgomery County property tax process, what all the payment options are, how to use Beacon for property research, and what deadlines apply each year.

Montgomery County Government Center Offices

All three Montgomery County property tax offices are at the Montgomery County Government Center, 1580 Constitution Row, Crawfordsville, IN 47933. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Treasurer's Office handles all tax payments and can be reached at 364-6410. For questions about your bill or to confirm a balance, start with the treasurer. Email is treasurer@montgomerycounty.in.gov.

Assessor Sherri Bentley oversees all property valuations in Montgomery County. Her office is at 364-6420. If your assessed value has changed and you want to understand why, or if you think the value is wrong, contact the assessor's office first. The Auditor handles deductions, exemptions, and property transfers. Phone is 364-6400 and email is auditor@montgomerycounty.in.gov. The county website at montgomerycounty.in.gov links to all three offices and provides direct access to online payment options.

The screenshot below shows the Montgomery County website, where all property tax offices, online payment access, and Beacon GIS links are available.

The Montgomery County site at montgomerycounty.in.gov is the main entry point for property owners looking to access records, pay bills, or contact county offices.

Montgomery County Property Tax Payment Options

Montgomery County offers more payment options than most Indiana counties. According to the county's own published guidance, you can pay at the Treasurer's Office in person between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., use a drop box on the south side of the building for after-hours payments, or mail payments directly to the government center. You can also pay at three local banks: First Financial, Hoosier Heartland, and Tri-County. Bank payment is a convenient option for taxpayers who are already visiting the bank for other reasons during tax season.

Online payment is available at montgomerycounty.in.gov. A 2.95% fee applies when paying by card online. For large bills, that fee adds up. The phone payment option at (855) 276-8051 is another route. The county's variety of payment channels means most Montgomery County property owners can find an option that fits their schedule and preferences. Spring taxes are due May 10 and fall taxes are due November 10. Missing a deadline brings a 5% penalty for the first 30 days under IC 6-1.1-22, rising to 10% after that.

Beacon GIS for Montgomery County Parcel Research

Montgomery County uses the Beacon GIS platform at schneidercorp.com for parcel mapping and property data. Beacon is a well-established system used by dozens of Indiana counties. In Montgomery County, Beacon shows property boundaries on an aerial map base, lets you search by owner name, address, or parcel number, and pulls up records showing current assessed values, ownership history, and legal descriptions.

Beacon also includes sales data for recent transactions, which is useful for buyers researching a property or owners building an appeal. You can filter sales by property type, time range, and location to find comparables similar to your own parcel. The system links parcel records to GIS maps so you can confirm lot lines and check neighboring property data in the same session. The Indiana Gateway Taxpayer Portal complements Beacon by showing how levy rates are set for each Montgomery County taxing unit, including Crawfordsville and the township units that affect property owners outside city limits.

How Montgomery County Assesses Property

Montgomery County property is assessed as of January 1 each year under IC 6-1.1-4. The assessor sets values at 100% of market value. Montgomery County includes the city of Crawfordsville and a mix of agricultural, residential, and commercial parcels across the surrounding townships. Residential properties are valued using comparable sales. Farm ground uses a productivity formula. Commercial and industrial parcels use cost or income methods.

To appeal a Montgomery County assessed value, file a Form 130 by June 15 of the assessment year. The county PTABOA hears local appeals. If the PTABOA decision does not resolve the dispute, the case can go to the Indiana Board of Tax Review. Assessor Sherri Bentley's office at 364-6420 can explain how a specific value was calculated before you decide whether to file an appeal. Good appeal evidence in Montgomery County is usually recent comparable sales data, which you can pull from Beacon GIS. The Indiana DLGF at (317) 232-3777 administers the statewide framework and provides appeal forms and guidance online.

Deductions for Montgomery County Property Owners

Property owners in Montgomery County apply for Indiana deductions through the Auditor's Office at 364-6400. The homestead deduction is the primary tool for primary residences. It provides a standard deduction and a supplemental homestead credit under IC 6-1.1-12. File by January 5 each year. Once active, it rolls over unless ownership or use of the property changes.

Other deductions available in Montgomery County include the mortgage deduction, the over-65 deduction for seniors meeting income and value thresholds, the blind or disabled deduction, and veteran deductions. Veterans with a 100% service-connected disability rating qualify for a full property tax exemption on their primary home. The surviving spouse of a qualifying veteran may also file. Indiana's circuit breaker tax caps limit total taxes to 1% for homesteads, 2% for other residential, and 3% for all other types. The auditor at auditor@montgomerycounty.in.gov can confirm which deductions are active on any parcel and help file any that are missing. This is a quick step that can meaningfully lower a Montgomery County tax bill each year.

Nearby Counties

Montgomery County is in west-central Indiana and borders several counties that each maintain separate property tax record systems and online search tools.