Find Property Tax Records in Perry County

Perry County property tax records are kept by the Perry County Auditor and Treasurer in Tell City, Indiana, with online parcel search available through the county's DataPitStop system and a GIS portal. Property owners, buyers, and researchers can search Perry County property tax records to find parcel data, assessed values, ownership information, and billing history for any parcel in the county. This page covers the Perry County offices that handle property taxes, how to search and pay online, how property is assessed, what deductions are available, and what state resources apply to Perry County taxpayers.

Perry County Auditor and Treasurer

The Perry County Auditor, Kristinia Hammack, is located at 2219 Payne Street, Tell City, IN 47586. The Auditor's phone is 812-547-6427. The Auditor is responsible for all documents, books, records, maps, and papers deposited in the Auditor's office. Key functions include serving as the county's chief financial officer, handling payroll, human resources, property tax deductions, and GIS mapping for Perry County. The Auditor's office is the right contact for deduction applications and parcel record requests.

The Perry County Treasurer's office is also at 2219 Payne Street. The Treasurer handles tax billing and payment collection. The Treasurer can be reached at 812-547-4816 or by email at treasurer@perrycounty.in.gov. The county website at perrycounty.in.gov provides current office hours, updates on due dates, and links to the county's online resources. The Assessor handles property valuation questions and coordinates with the Auditor on assessment data that flows into the parcel records system.

The screenshot below shows the Perry County official website, which provides access to property tax records, GIS mapping, and office contacts for Tell City, Indiana.

The Perry County site is the primary online resource for property tax information, office contacts, and links to the county's parcel and GIS search systems.

Search Perry County Property Tax Records Online

Perry County uses the DataPitStop parcel search system, accessible at auditor.perrycounty62.us. You can search Perry County property tax records by parcel number, owner name, or property address. Results show ownership information, assessed values, parcel identification data, and tax billing history. The system provides a reliable starting point for any research on Perry County properties.

Perry County also has a GIS portal that provides parcel mapping alongside property data. The GIS system is one of the services managed through the Auditor's office and allows you to view parcel boundaries on an interactive map, which is useful for due diligence on property purchases or neighboring land disputes. The Indiana Gateway Tax Bill Lookup covers all 92 Indiana counties, including Perry, and is a free statewide tool for viewing tax bills and payment history. The Beacon GIS platform may also carry Perry County parcel data as an alternate search option.

How Perry County Assesses Property

All real property in Perry County is assessed as of January 1 each year, as required by IC 6-1.1-4. Indiana uses a market-value-in-use standard, meaning assessed values reflect what a property would sell for in its current use on the open market as of the assessment date. The Perry County Assessor reviews parcel characteristics, improvements, and comparable sales to determine values for each property in the county.

If you believe your Perry County assessed value is too high, you can file a Form 130 appeal. The appeal window opens after tax bills are mailed and closes June 15 of the assessment year. The county Property Tax Assessment Board of Appeals (PTABOA) hears the evidence and issues a written decision. Further appeal to the Indiana Board of Tax Review is available. The full framework for Indiana assessment appeals is in IC 6-1.1-35. Contact the Perry County Auditor's office at 812-547-6427 with questions about the assessment data that feeds your parcel's tax record.

Perry County Tax Due Dates and Payments

Perry County follows Indiana's standard property tax calendar. Tax bills are typically mailed in April, with the spring installment due May 10 and the fall installment due November 10. If either date falls on a weekend or holiday, the deadline shifts to the next business day. Payments can be made in person at the Treasurer's office at 2219 Payne Street in Tell City, by mail, or through the county's online payment options. Contact the Treasurer at 812-547-4816 or treasurer@perrycounty.in.gov for current payment portal access.

Missing either payment deadline in Perry County triggers Indiana's standard penalty schedule: 5% for the first 30 days past the due date, then 10% after that. Sustained non-payment can lead to a tax lien and eventual inclusion in a tax sale under IC 6-1.1-24. Perry County property owners with overdue taxes should contact the Treasurer's office before a sale is scheduled, since the county may be able to work out a payment arrangement in advance of formal collection proceedings.

Deductions for Perry County Property Owners

Perry County property owners can apply for several deductions that reduce the taxable assessed value used to calculate their annual tax bill. The homestead deduction is the most impactful. It applies to owner-occupied primary residences and includes a standard homestead deduction plus a supplemental homestead credit under IC 6-1.1-12. File the initial application with the Perry County Auditor, and it renews automatically each year for the same property as long as it remains your primary residence.

Other deductions available to Perry County property owners include the mortgage deduction for properties with an active recorded mortgage, the over-65 deduction for qualifying senior homeowners (with income and assessed value limits), the blind or disabled deduction, and veteran exemptions. A 100% service-connected disabled veteran can qualify for a full property tax exemption. A surviving spouse deduction is also available. Applications must be filed with the Auditor by January 5 to take effect on the next year's tax bill. Indiana's property tax caps apply: homestead properties at 1%, other residential at 2%, all other at 3% of assessed value.

State Resources for Perry County Taxpayers

The Indiana Department of Local Government Finance oversees property tax administration for Perry County and all Indiana counties. The DLGF phone line at (317) 232-3777 handles statewide policy questions and can direct taxpayers to the appropriate county office for local issues. The DLGF website includes guides on understanding tax bills, applying for deductions, and appealing assessments.

The Indiana Gateway Taxpayer Portal provides levy and budget data for Perry County taxing units. This tool helps property owners understand how different local government entities contribute to the total tax rate on their Perry County tax bill. The full set of Indiana property tax statutes is under IC 6-1.1, covering assessment, billing under IC 6-1.1-22, deductions, appeals, and tax sales.

The screenshot below shows the Indiana DLGF homepage, a statewide resource for Perry County property owners seeking guidance on assessment, billing, and deduction rules.

The DLGF site is a reliable source for understanding how Indiana property tax law applies to Perry County parcels and how to navigate the system from assessment through payment.

Nearby Counties

Perry County is in southwestern Indiana along the Ohio River, bordered by counties that also provide online access to property tax records.