38 Indiana school districts to seek property tax referendums this fall

By: Mackenzi Klemann

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: August 4, 2026

Words: 754

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 1 day ago

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New restrictions on when school boards can ask voters to raise or renew property tax levies led a record 38 Indiana public school districts to place referendums totaling around $500 million on the November ballot.

Public school advocates anticipated anywhere from 45 to 100 districts would pursue referendums to pay for construction, safety or operating expenses this fall due to property tax reforms contained in Senate Enrolled Act 1.

The law, adopted last year, …

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