Resources

Welcome to the Replace Don’t Erase resource center. Check back weekly as additional resource information will be added as it becomes available.

About Property Taxes

We’ve provided a comprehensive overview of key terms and concepts related to property taxation in Indiana, including assessment processes, property tax benefits, and financial calculations. It serves as a valuable resource for understanding the state’s market-based assessment system, tax levies, and other critical components of property tax administration.

Dispelling Property Tax Myths

Property Tax Terminology

Q&A Guide: The Mechanics of Property Taxes

Podcasts

Episode: The Mechanics of Property Taxes

Episode: Dispelling the Myths of Municipal Budget Management and Property Taxes

SB 1 – Property Tax Relief

The Indiana General Assembly is considering a major proposal to cut residential and personal property taxes and drastically alter tax liability calculations, threatening the ability of cities and towns to fund essential services. We’ve created these documents with Aim’s commentary and key message points to guide discussions with lawmakers.

HB 1402

Although HB 1402 died in the first half of session, it is likely that language from the bill will come back in another bill as the discussions of property taxes continue.

Resolutions

Encourage your governing body to pass a resolution opposing any reduction of residential and business personal property taxes without a sustainable, state-initiated replacement. Sample resolutions can be found below.

Social Media Images

The Replace Don’t Erase Social Media Image Bank provides shareable graphics to support the campaign to protect the funding for Indiana’s cities, towns, schools, and libraries.