Find Shelby County Property Tax Records

Shelby County property tax records are handled by offices at the Shelby County Annex Building, 25 West Polk Street in Shelbyville, where the Treasurer, Auditor, and Assessor all operate. You can look up parcels, check assessed values, review deductions, and pay taxes online through the county's allpaid.com portal. Shelby County has some unique features worth noting: the Treasurer's Office is open Monday through Thursday only, 7 AM to 5 PM, and is closed Fridays. There's also a drop box in the parking area on the south side of the Annex building for after-hours check and money order payments. This page covers how to find Shelby County property tax records, who to contact, and what rules apply.

Shelby County Treasurer, Auditor, and Assessor

Janet Stucker serves as Shelby County Treasurer at 25 W. Polk St., Room 102, Shelbyville, IN 46176 (the Annex Building). She can be reached at 317-392-6375 or by email at jstucker@co.shelby.in.us. The Treasurer's Office hours are Monday through Thursday, 7 AM to 5 PM. The office is closed on Fridays. If you need to drop off a payment outside those hours, a drop box is located outside in the parking area on the south side of the Annex building. The county's note on this: "You can drop off checks or money orders, NO CASH please." This is worth keeping in mind if you're coming by on a Friday or after 5 PM during the week.

Amy Glackman is the Shelby County Auditor, reachable at (317) 392-6310. The Auditor handles deduction applications, parcel record updates, and tax settlements. For property valuations and assessment questions, the Shelby County Assessor is at 317-392-6305. All three offices share the Annex Building at 25 W. Polk St. in Shelbyville. If you're coming in for a specific deduction question, the Auditor is the right stop. For payment history or billing questions, see the Treasurer.

The county Auditor's website at auditor.shelbycounty73.us provides links to the online parcel search, contact information, and details on deductions and tax rates for Shelby County property owners.

The screenshot below comes from the Shelby County Auditor's website, which links to parcel search, payment options, and department contacts for Shelby County property tax records.

The Shelby County Auditor site is a central access point for parcel data, deduction information, and tax billing for properties in Shelbyville and throughout the county.

Online Search and Payment for Shelby County Property Tax Records

Shelby County property tax records are searchable and payable online through the allpaid.com platform. To use the online payment system, you need a Pay Location Code (PLC). For Shelby County, the code is 5894. The online fee is 2.95% with a minimum of $3.99. If you prefer to pay by phone, call 1-888-604-7888; the same 2.95% fee applies, plus a $3.50 operator charge. The PLC number is also needed for phone payments, so keep that code handy. Enter it when the system asks which county you're paying.

Online and phone payment options are especially useful given the Shelby County Treasurer's Monday through Thursday, 7 AM to 5 PM schedule. If you work weekday hours or realize you need to pay on a Friday, the online portal and drop box give you options. For the drop box at the south side of the Annex building, use checks or money orders only. The Treasurer's Office processes drop box payments the next business day.

For looking up parcel data and tax billing history without paying, use the Indiana Gateway Tax Bill Lookup or the DLGF Assessed Value Search. The Beacon GIS platform provides aerial parcel maps and property data for Shelby County. These free tools are good for research and comparison even if you plan to pay by another method.

The Indiana Gateway taxpayer portal below provides levy and budget data for Shelby County taxing units and helps explain how your tax rate is built.

Levy data at the Gateway portal lets Shelby County property owners see how all local units of government contribute to the total tax rate applied to their parcel.

Property Assessment in Shelby County

Shelby County property is assessed as of January 1 each year under IC 6-1.1-4. Indiana law sets assessed value at 100% of market value for most property types. The Shelby County Assessor at 317-392-6305 uses comparable sales data and state valuation guidelines to set values for residential, commercial, and industrial parcels. Agricultural land follows a separate productivity-based formula set by the state, which tends to keep farm assessments below what the land would sell for on the open market.

To appeal a Shelby County assessed value, file a Form 130 by June 15 of the assessment year. The Shelby County PTABOA (Property Tax Assessment Board of Appeals) reviews the case and issues a written decision. Disagreements with the PTABOA can be appealed to the Indiana Board of Tax Review. The Assessor's Office at 317-392-6305 can explain the process and tell you what evidence is most useful. State oversight under IC 6-1.1-35 provides the DLGF with authority to review Shelby County assessment practices across all parcels.

Tax Payment Dates in Shelby County

Shelby County property taxes are due May 10 (spring) and November 10 (fall) each year. Bills are mailed in spring. If you haven't received yours by April, contact Treasurer Janet Stucker at 317-392-6375 or jstucker@co.shelby.in.us. Remember, the Treasurer is only available Monday through Thursday, 7 AM to 5 PM. For Fridays or after hours, the drop box on the south side of the Annex building is available for check and money order payments around the clock.

Late Shelby County property tax payments carry a 5% penalty for the first 30 days, then 10% after that. Continued non-payment can lead to a lien and a tax sale under IC 6-1.1-24. Owners of delinquent parcels have a redemption window after a tax sale to pay off the balance and keep the property. The Treasurer can provide current payoff amounts for any Shelby County parcel with outstanding taxes. For address changes that affect bill delivery, contact Auditor Amy Glackman at (317) 392-6310.

Deductions Available in Shelby County

Shelby County property owners can lower their tax bills by applying for deductions through Auditor Amy Glackman's office at (317) 392-6310. The homestead deduction is the biggest for most residential owners. It applies to owner-occupied primary residences and covers a standard deduction plus a supplemental homestead credit under IC 6-1.1-12. If you recently purchased a Shelby County home, you need to file a new application even if the previous owner had the deduction. It doesn't transfer automatically.

Other Shelby County deductions include the mortgage deduction, the over-65 deduction with income and assessed value limits, the blind or disabled deduction, and veteran deductions. A veteran with a 100% service-connected disability rating can qualify for a full exemption from property taxes on their primary residence. The exemption can continue for a surviving spouse. All deduction applications must be filed by January 5 to take effect on that year's tax bill. Indiana's circuit breaker caps apply in Shelby County: 1% of assessed value for homestead parcels, 2% for other residential, and 3% for non-residential property. These caps show as credits on your bill if the calculated tax exceeds the limit.

Nearby Counties

Shelby County is in central Indiana south of Indianapolis and is bordered by several counties with their own property tax records and online search tools.