Search Rush County Property Tax Records

Rush County property tax records are maintained at the Rush County Courthouse, 101 East Second Street in Rushville, where the Treasurer, Auditor, and Assessor each handle a part of the property tax system. Online tools let you search parcel data, view tax bills, and make payments without driving to the courthouse. This page covers how to access Rush County property tax records, which offices to contact, what deductions can lower your bill, and what payment deadlines apply each year under Indiana law.

Rush County Treasurer, Auditor, and Assessor

Cindy Humphrey serves as Rush County Treasurer and is located in Room 213 of the Rush County Courthouse, 101 East Second Street, Rushville, Indiana 46173. The Treasurer's main number is 765-932-2386, and you can also reach the office by email at treasurer@rushcounty.in.gov. The Treasurer collects all Rush County property tax payments, handles billing questions, and manages delinquent accounts. Email contact is a good option if you want a written record of your inquiry or need to send a copy of a payment confirmation.

The Rush County Auditor's Office handles deductions, exemptions, parcel record maintenance, and tax settlements. The Auditor can be reached at 765-932-2077. This is the right office for deduction applications including homestead, mortgage, over-65, and veteran filings. For property valuations and assessment questions, the Rush County Assessor is also at the courthouse. All three offices share the same building in Rushville, which makes it practical to handle multiple tasks in a single visit.

The county website at rushcounty.in.gov provides contact information, department links, and online access to property tax records and payment tools. If you're not sure which office to contact for a specific question, the county website is a good starting point.

The screenshot below comes from the Rush County government website, which links to property tax records, online search, and department contacts for Rushville and the surrounding county.

The Rush County site provides links to online payment, parcel search, and contact information for all tax-related offices at the Rushville courthouse.

Online Search for Rush County Property Tax Records

Rush County property tax records are searchable online through the DataPitStop system, accessible at treasurer.rushcounty70.us. DataPitStop lets you search by owner name, parcel number, or address and returns assessed values, deduction data, and tax billing history for each Rush County parcel. The system is free to use and no registration is needed. Results show both current and prior year data, which is useful for comparing year-over-year changes in assessed value or tax amounts.

Additional tools include the Indiana Gateway Tax Bill Lookup, which gives statewide access to Rush County billing data, and the DLGF Assessed Value Search for current assessed values by parcel or address. The Beacon GIS platform provides aerial parcel maps and property data for Rush County and is useful for visual identification of parcels and lot boundaries. All these tools pull from official data and provide different ways to research Rush County property tax records without going to the courthouse.

The Indiana Gateway taxpayer portal below shows budget and levy data for Rush County taxing units and is useful for understanding how local tax rates are set.

The Gateway portal provides transparency on Rush County levies across all local units of government that contribute to your annual property tax bill.

Property Assessment in Rush County

Rush County real property is assessed as of January 1 each year under IC 6-1.1-4. Indiana requires assessed values to reflect 100% of market value for residential, commercial, and industrial property. The Rush County Assessor uses market sales data from comparable properties and state guidelines to set values. Agricultural land in Rush County is assessed using a productivity-based formula, not market comparables. This means farmland assessments are typically lower than what the land might actually sell for.

If you disagree with your Rush County assessed value, you can file a Form 130 appeal by June 15 of the assessment year. The Rush County PTABOA (Property Tax Assessment Board of Appeals) reviews the case and issues a decision. If you're still not satisfied, the appeal can continue to the Indiana Board of Tax Review. The Rush County Assessor can explain what evidence helps support an appeal and how the review process works. State oversight under IC 6-1.1-35 gives the DLGF authority to review Rush County assessment practices statewide.

Tax Payment Dates in Rush County

Rush County property taxes are due in two installments each year. Spring taxes are due May 10 and fall taxes are due November 10. These dates are set by Indiana law and apply uniformly across all 92 counties. Bills are mailed in April. If you have not received your bill, contact Treasurer Cindy Humphrey at 765-932-2386 or treasurer@rushcounty.in.gov to request a copy. Not receiving a bill does not change the payment due date.

Late Rush County property tax payments carry a 5% penalty in the first 30 days past the due date, then increase to 10%. Extended delinquency can result in a tax lien and a tax sale proceeding under IC 6-1.1-24. Once a parcel enters the tax sale process, the owner still has a redemption window to pay the full delinquent balance and keep the property. The Treasurer can give you current payoff figures for any Rush County parcel that has outstanding taxes. For address changes that affect where your bill is mailed, contact the Rush County Auditor at 765-932-2077.

Deductions for Rush County Property Owners

Rush County property owners can reduce their annual tax bills through deductions applied by the Auditor's Office. The homestead deduction is the largest for most residential owners. It applies to owner-occupied primary residences and includes both a standard deduction and a supplemental homestead credit under IC 6-1.1-12. To claim the homestead deduction on a Rush County parcel, you must own and occupy the property as your main home and file the application with the Rush County Auditor at 765-932-2077.

Other deductions available in Rush County include the mortgage deduction, the over-65 deduction for qualifying senior homeowners, the blind or disabled deduction, and veteran deductions. A 100% service-connected disabled veteran can qualify for a full exemption from property taxes on their primary residence. Surviving spouses may continue the veteran's exemption if they still own and occupy the property. All deduction applications must be filed by January 5 to affect that year's tax bill. Indiana's circuit breaker caps limit Rush County property taxes to 1% of assessed value for homestead parcels, 2% for other residential, and 3% for non-residential property. These caps are applied as credits on your bill automatically.

Nearby Counties

Rush County is in east-central Indiana and is bordered by several counties with their own property tax records and online search tools.