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Why Indiana school districts are rushing to put tax referendums on the November ballot

June 10, 2026

School finance experts estimate 40 to 50 districts could ask voters to approve local property tax measures, driven by a series of changes to state law.

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Braun eyes property tax breaks for seniors, assessment changes

May 27, 2026

Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun said he plans to push lawmakers on property tax relief in the next legislative session, particularly for older adults who’ve paid off their mortgages.

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Lawmakers to study property tax assessments ahead of 2027 session

May 13, 2026 | Mackenzi Klemann, Indiana Capital Chronicle

The bipartisan Legislative Council approved on Tuesday this year’s interim study committee topics, with the Fiscal Policy Committee directed to review the process of determining property values for tax purposes.

Community Health to make payments in lieu of taxes for Westfield facility

March 30, 2026 | Elissa Maudlin

Community Health has reached an agreement with the city to make annual payments over the next 25 years instead of paying property taxes on its new six-story, 200-bed hospital tower

Municipal groups welcome newly filed bills to adjust local income tax structures

January 6, 2026 | Marek Mazurek

After months of asking for relief from the new tax structure imposed by the General Assembly in 2025, local units of government could see some relief under proposed changes to the state’s income tax code this session.

2025 Year in Review: New property tax law forces tough decisions in cities

December 26, 2025 | IBJ Staff

Motivated by rising property tax bills caused in part by rising home prices, Gov. Mike Braun and the Republican-majority Legislature last spring upended the funding structure for local government and forced tough budgeting decisions in cities and towns.

Why The Washington Post’s editorial board dubbed Indiana its ‘state of the year’

December 22, 2025 | Marek Mazurek

The Post’s editorial board announced the distinction Monday, kicking off what the board says is a new yearly tradition to recognize states that “did the most to improve or otherwise acted in a way worthy of distinction.”

Indiana school leaders warn property tax reforms are destabilizing public education budgets

December 4, 2025 | Casey Smith, Indiana Capital Chronicle

A majority of surveyed superintendents report staff cuts, deferred maintenance and looming referendums.

Analysis: Property tax changes to put more pressure on businesses, owners of low-value homes

November 17, 2025 | Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Recent changes to Indiana’s property tax system will likely cut bills for most Hoosier homeowners, a new analysis has found.

Municipal advocacy group requests tax fixes ahead of 2026 session

November 13, 2025 | Marek Mazurek

Diminished budgets, staffing reductions and postponed projects were the focus Wednesday as more than a dozen Hoosier mayors and town managers gathered to discuss the effects of Indiana’s new property tax system.

Tax changes could force shift in local priorities

October 24, 2025 | Marek Mazurek

Budget-writing season has been especially difficult this year in many Indiana cities, towns and counties as elected officials grapple with the effects of a new law that overhauled the tax systems that fund local governments.

Pay freeze for Carmel mayor considered as city grapples with budget challenges

October 7, 2025 | Daniel Bradley

The Carmel City Council on Monday night heard an introduction of an ordinance that would hold salaries in place for the city’s mayor, judge and city clerk. Council members discussed if whether they, too, should forego a cost-of-living increase.

Credit rating agencies flag property tax bill for creating ‘uncertainty’ for local bonds

September 30, 2025 | Whitney Downard, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Experts warn that Indiana’s cities, towns and counties could take a hit to their credit rating through no fault of their own, but rather due to continued fallout from the state’s effort to curb property tax growth.

Indiana libraries prepare for impact from budget moves

September 2, 2025 | Noelle Maxwell, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Much of the discussion surrounding property tax reform has focused on schools, law enforcement and local government. But libraries are also in line to see impacts from legislation cutting property taxes.

Apartment project planned near Goose the Market seeks city’s OK for eco-devo designation

August 5, 2025 |

Mickey Shuey

A local firm with plans to build a 46-unit apartment project north of downtown Indianapolis soon could have the means to request up to $2 million and change in city funds to help finance the development.

Indiana assessed property values grow 12% as tax changes take effect

July 8, 2025 | Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Assessed values for commercial and industrial properties grew at a higher rate than those for residential, according to the study assembled by the Department of Local Government Finance.

As new tax bill takes effect, local officials fret

July 4, 2025 | Daniel Bradley

Municipal government leaders across Indiana are going pale in the face while they review budget forecasts for the next few years as a sweeping property tax relief law takes effect.

Property tax case argued before Indiana Supreme Court has major implications

June 27, 2025 | Niki Kelly, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Local governments could lose significant property tax revenue under a case heard by the Indiana Supreme Court on Thursday about how much land falls under the state’s 1% tax cap for homesteads.

State property tax plan might prompt local income tax hikes

April 18, 2025 | Cate Charron

Legislators determined to cut property tax bills for homeowners and businesses are set to leave local officials with difficult choices about whether to cut services or raise income taxes to make up for substantial funding gaps.

Gov. Mike Braun signs contentious property tax relief bill

April 15, 2025 | Cate Charron

About 15 hours after the Indiana Senate approved a high-profile property tax bill, Gov. Mike Braun signed the legislation, codifying his campaign promise of providing widespread relief to Hoosier homeowners.

With after-midnight vote, Indiana Senate sends property tax bill to governor

April 15, 2025 | Cate Charron

The high-profile property tax legislation has been criticized both for not providing enough homeowner relief and for reducing revenue for local governments.

House increases homeowner relief in property tax compromise with Braun

April 9, 2025 | Cate Charron

The governor and legislative leaders have for weeks gone back and forth on the key components of Senate Bill 1.

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