Property tax debate should focus on addressing assessed value

By: Niki Kelly

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: October 2, 2026

Words: 608

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 2 days ago

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Property taxes are a perennial thorn in the side of Indiana lawmakers. The state doesn’t receive any of the revenue, but legislators write the rules that infuriate citizens.

Many residents agree on one thing: the assessment system for properties needs to be revamped. Hoosiers deserve some stability in these values that play dramatically into their tax bills.

It came up numerous times at a Tuesday night property tax event — in public comments and …

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