Scott County Property Tax Records

Scott County property tax records are administered by offices at 1 East McClain Avenue in Scottsburg, where the Treasurer, Auditor, and Assessor all operate in the same building. You can look up parcel data, check assessed values, view tax bills, and make payments online through the county's portal. Scott County offers several payment options including a drop box for after-hours payments, online credit card and eCheck processing, and in-person service at the Scottsburg courthouse. This page covers how to find Scott County property tax records and what you need to know about payments, deductions, and assessments.

Scott County Treasurer, Auditor, and Assessor

Ryan Gabbard serves as Scott County Treasurer and is located at 1 E McClain Avenue, Suite 140, Scottsburg, IN 47170. The Treasurer can be reached at 812-752-8414. The Treasurer's Office collects all Scott County property tax payments, handles billing and payment questions, and manages delinquent accounts. Ryan Gabbard's office is the right contact for anything related to current balances, payment options, or billing history on any Scott County parcel.

Jennifer Rode Hamelman is the Scott County Auditor, reachable at 812-752-8408. The Auditor handles deduction applications, parcel record maintenance, and tax settlements. For questions about homestead, mortgage, over-65, or veteran deductions on a Scott County parcel, the Auditor's Office is the place to start. The Scott County Assessor's Office at 812-752-8436 handles property valuations for all real estate in the county. All three offices share the same building at 1 E McClain Avenue in Scottsburg.

The Scott County GIS system provides parcel mapping with aerial imagery and boundary data for properties throughout the county. The county website at scottcounty.in.gov links to all department contacts, online search, and payment tools for Scott County property tax records.

The screenshot below is from the Scott County government website, which provides access to Scott County property tax records and online search and payment tools in Scottsburg.

The Scott County site links to the Treasurer, Auditor, Assessor, and the county's GIS mapping system for parcel lookups in Scottsburg and throughout the county.

Online Search and Payment for Scott County Property Tax Records

Scott County property tax records are searchable through the DataPitStop system at treasurer.scottcounty72.us. The platform lets you look up parcels by owner name, parcel number, or address. Results show assessed values, deductions, and tax billing data for Scott County properties. No account or login is needed for lookups. The search is free.

Scott County offers multiple ways to pay property taxes. In person at the Treasurer's Office at Suite 140, you can pay by cash, check, or card. A drop box is available for after-hours payments: it is "located by the security entry door on the east side of courthouse 24 hours / 7 days." This is handy if you want to pay by check outside of office hours without worrying about the due date. By mail, you enclose Copy A for the spring installment and/or Copy B for the fall installment along with a check for the amount due. By phone, call 812-419-3510; an ACH (eCheck) fee of $2.50 applies. Online credit and debit card payments carry a 2.905% service fee. Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express are all accepted both in the office and by phone.

The Indiana Gateway Tax Bill Lookup is also available for Scott County parcels and gives statewide access to billing data. The Beacon GIS platform provides aerial parcel maps and property data for Scott County properties.

The Indiana DLGF homepage below provides information on state property tax rules and oversight that apply to Scott County assessments and deductions.

The DLGF oversees property tax administration in all Indiana counties, including Scott, and publishes guidance on assessments, deductions, and appeals.

Property Assessment in Scott County

Scott County real property is assessed as of January 1 each year under IC 6-1.1-4. Indiana requires assessed values at 100% of market value. The Scott County Assessor uses market sales data and state valuation guidelines to set values for residential, commercial, and industrial parcels. Agricultural land uses a productivity formula rather than market comparables, which is set at the state level and applied uniformly across Indiana.

Appeals of Scott County assessed values start with a Form 130 filed by June 15 of the assessment year. The Scott County PTABOA reviews evidence from both the assessor and the property owner and issues a written decision. Further appeals go to the Indiana Board of Tax Review. The Scott County GIS system is useful for pulling up an aerial view of your property before an appeal, as it shows boundaries and can help identify any discrepancies in parcel data. State oversight under IC 6-1.1-35 gives the DLGF authority to review Scott County assessment practices and require corrections if needed.

Tax Payment Dates and Delinquencies in Scott County

Scott County property taxes are due May 10 (spring) and November 10 (fall) each year. Bills are mailed in spring and contain coupons for both installments. Send Copy A for the spring payment and Copy B for the fall. If you lose your bill, contact the Treasurer at 812-752-8414 for a copy. You can also look up your current bill through the DataPitStop system at treasurer.scottcounty72.us.

Missing the due date results in a 5% penalty for the first 30 days, then 10% after that. Extended non-payment leads to a lien and eventually a tax sale under IC 6-1.1-24. Scott County holds tax sales for delinquent parcels. Property owners have a redemption period to pay off the debt and retain ownership. The Treasurer's Office can give you a payoff figure at any time during the delinquency period. The drop box at the east side of the courthouse is available around the clock for check or money order payments, which can help you meet a deadline outside of office hours.

Deductions Available in Scott County

Scott County property owners can reduce their tax bills through deductions filed with Auditor Jennifer Rode Hamelman's office at 812-752-8408. The homestead deduction is the most common. It applies to a primary owner-occupied residence and includes a standard deduction and supplemental homestead credit under IC 6-1.1-12. When you buy a home in Scott County, the homestead deduction transfers to you as the new owner, but you need to file a new application. The Auditor's Office handles this and can confirm whether a deduction is already on file for your parcel.

Other deductions available to Scott County property owners include the mortgage deduction, the over-65 deduction with income and assessed value limits, the blind or disabled deduction, and veteran deductions. A 100% disabled veteran can qualify for a full exemption from Scott County property taxes on their primary residence. Surviving spouses of qualifying veterans may continue that exemption. All deduction applications must be filed by January 5 to count toward that year's bill. Indiana tax caps limit Scott County bills to 1% of assessed value for homestead properties, 2% for other residential, and 3% for non-residential parcels, applied automatically as credits.

Nearby Counties

Scott County is in southern Indiana and is bordered by several counties with their own property tax records and online search tools.