Find Vigo County Property Tax Records

Vigo County property tax records are administered by County Assessor Kevin Gardner and the Vigo County Auditor and Treasurer at 33 South 3rd Street, Terre Haute, Indiana, and property owners can search parcel data, assessed values, deductions, and tax billing information through county and state tools overseen by the Indiana Department of Local Government Finance. Home to Indiana State University, Vigo County includes Terre Haute and eleven surrounding townships, each assessed and taxed under Indiana's uniform property tax system.

Vigo County Assessor Kevin Gardner

Vigo County Assessor Kevin Gardner's office is at 33 South 3rd Street, 1st Floor, Terre Haute, IN 47807. The assessor's phone is (812) 462-3310 and the office email is assessor@vigocounty.in.gov. The full county assessor's website is at vigocounty.in.gov. This is where all Vigo County property valuations originate, covering parcels as of January 1 each year under IC 6-1.1-4.

Vigo County includes Terre Haute and eleven townships without separate central offices. Those townships are Fayette, Honey Creek, Linton, Lost Creek, Nevins, Otter Creek, Pierson, Prairie Creek, Prairieton, Riley, and Sugar Creek. Property in all of these areas is assessed through the county assessor's office. The presence of Indiana State University adds a layer of institutional property to the county's assessment rolls, alongside residential and commercial parcels in Terre Haute and agricultural land in the surrounding townships.

The Vigo County Treasurer is located at the same 33 South 3rd Street address, 1st Floor, and can be reached at (812) 462-3361. The Treasurer handles billing, collections, and online payments. The Auditor's Office at the same location handles deduction applications, ownership transfers, and tax calculations. All three offices work from the same building in downtown Terre Haute.

Vigo County Property Tax Records and GIS Online

The Indiana DLGF homepage shown below is the statewide regulatory authority for Vigo County property taxes, providing rules and guidance on assessment methodology, deduction programs, and the appeals process for all Indiana counties.

The DLGF at 101 W. Ohio Street Suite 1200, Indianapolis, and (317) 232-3777, approves Vigo County's annual budget and publishes tax rate data for all Indiana taxing units.

Vigo County property search and GIS maps are available at vigocounty.in.gov. The county's online system lets you search by owner name, address, or parcel number and returns assessed values, parcel maps, and tax billing data for any parcel in the county. This tool is free and does not require a login.

The statewide Indiana Gateway Tax Bill Lookup provides another way to check current balances and payment history for any Vigo County parcel. The Indiana Gateway Taxpayer Portal shows levy and budget data for all Vigo County taxing units, including the county, City of Terre Haute, townships, and school corporations, showing how each contributes to the total rate on a given parcel.

Vigo County Property Tax Deductions

Several Indiana deduction programs can reduce the taxable assessed value of Vigo County property before tax rates are applied. The Homestead Standard Deduction and Homestead Supplemental Deduction are the most widely used and apply to any owner-occupied primary residence in the county. These two deductions together represent the largest potential savings for most Vigo County residential property owners.

Other programs available through the Vigo County Auditor include the Over 65 Deduction, the Over 65 Circuit Breaker Credit, the Blind or Disabled Deduction, and the Totally Disabled Veteran Deduction. Deductions for geothermal and solar energy systems are also available under Indiana law. Each program has specific eligibility criteria and documentation requirements. Contact the Auditor at 33 South 3rd Street to find out what is currently filed for a specific parcel or to get the forms needed for a new application.

The deadline for all Vigo County deduction filings is January 5 each year under IC 6-1.1-12. New property owners in Terre Haute or any Vigo County township should file immediately after purchase to avoid losing a year of homestead savings. Indiana's constitutional circuit breaker caps also protect Vigo County owners: homestead parcels are capped at 1% of assessed value, other residential at 2%, and commercial or agricultural land at 3%.

Assessment and Appeals in Vigo County

Vigo County real property is assessed at 100% of market value as of January 1 each year under Indiana's uniform assessment standard. Assessor Kevin Gardner's office handles all valuations for the county's eleven townships and the city of Terre Haute. Agricultural land in the rural townships, residential neighborhoods in Terre Haute, commercial parcels along US-40, and university-adjacent properties near Indiana State are each assessed using the method appropriate to their type and market characteristics.

To appeal a Vigo County assessed value, file Form 130 with the county by June 15 of the assessment year. The Vigo County Property Tax Assessment Board of Appeals handles the first review. Appeals that remain unresolved can proceed to the Indiana Board of Tax Review. The appeal process is governed by IC 6-1.1-35. For valuation questions about a specific parcel, contact Kevin Gardner's office at (812) 462-3310 or assessor@vigocounty.in.gov before filing a formal appeal.

Tax Payments and Due Dates in Vigo County

The Beacon GIS platform shown below provides parcel mapping and property search capabilities for Indiana counties and is accessible as a supplementary research tool alongside Vigo County's own online systems.

The Beacon system covers numerous Indiana counties and provides an alternative search interface alongside Vigo County's official parcel search at vigocounty.in.gov.

Vigo County property tax bills are mailed in early April. The spring installment is due May 10 and the fall installment is due November 10. These are statewide dates under Indiana law. A 5% penalty applies to overdue amounts in the first 30 days, rising to 10% after 30 days. The billing process follows IC 6-1.1-22.

Long-term non-payment of Vigo County property taxes can lead to a tax lien and county tax sale under IC 6-1.1-24. Indiana law provides a redemption period after a tax sale during which the original owner can pay the outstanding balance and recover the property. For current balance information or payment questions, contact the Vigo County Treasurer at (812) 462-3361.

Cities in Vigo County

Vigo County contains one city that meets Indiana's population threshold for a dedicated property tax records page. Terre Haute is the county seat and the largest city in west-central Indiana. Property owners in Terre Haute work through the same Vigo County offices at 33 South 3rd Street for assessments, deductions, and tax payments.

Nearby Counties

Vigo County is in west-central Indiana and borders several counties that each maintain their own property tax records and assessment systems.