Scott County IN Auditor Property Search, Tax & GIS

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Scott County, Indiana · Parcel, assessment, tax, deduction, deed and GIS help

Find a Scott County Parcel and Complete the Next Property Task

Search Scott County property records through the county-linked GIS by owner, address or parcel information, then review ownership, assessed value, tax details, map location and nearby parcels.

This practical guide explains what to enter, how to recover from a failed search, why the Assessor and Auditor perform different jobs, how to pay the November 2026 installment, and where to find deductions, appeals, deeds, tax-sale information and boundary records.

Get the quick answer Follow parcel-search steps Review 2026 tax actions
Jurisdiction correction: Ohio does not have a Scott County. This article covers Scott County, Indiana, whose property offices are located in Scottsburg. Use Indiana forms, deductions, appeal rules and tax dates.

Quick answer: begin with Scott County GIS

Open the official county-linked Think GIS map, search the property, confirm the owner, parcel number and physical location, and save the parcel identifier. Then use the Assessor for value, the Auditor for deductions and ownership plats, the Treasurer for payments, and the Recorder for deeds or mortgages.

1 Locate the parcel Search by owner, address or parcel details.
2 Verify two identifiers Match the parcel number and physical location.
3 Save the record Keep the owner, assessment and tax information.
4 Route the next step Assessor, Auditor, Treasurer or Recorder.

Scott County property quick facts

Correct state Indiana
Property map Scott County Think GIS
Taxing districts Seven districts maintained by the Assessor
Auditor 812-752-8408
Assessor 812-752-8436
Treasurer 812-752-8414
Recorder 812-752-8442
Planning 812-752-8445
Courthouse 1 E. McClain Avenue
Office hours Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Enter one clean search value first. Several completed fields can hide the correct parcel when the county formats an owner name or rural address differently.

Open official Scott County GIS Open Auditor information

Choose the exact property question

Each section below explains the process before sending you to an official action page.

Office-routing decision

Which Scott County office handles the task?

Correct office for common property questions
Your question
Correct office or tool
What it handles
Important limitation
Where is the parcel?
Think GIS
Parcel location, owner context, parcel number, tax and map research.
GIS lines are not a legal survey.
Is the assessed value correct?
Assessor
Real and personal-property assessment, Form 11, mobile homes and appeals.
The Auditor does not establish the assessment.
Which deductions apply?
Auditor
Homestead, senior, disability, veteran and other Indiana deductions or credits.
Eligibility and filing timing vary by program.
What amount is currently due?
Treasurer
Bills, payment posting, penalties, partial payments and receipts.
The Treasurer cannot change assessed value.
Where is the deed or mortgage?
Recorder
Deeds, mortgages, liens, releases, document copies and recording.
Staff cannot perform a legal title search.
Can I build or change the use?
Planning Commission
Zoning, building permits and land-use questions.
A GIS property class is not permit approval.
How do I change ownership?
Assessor, Auditor and Recorder
Sales disclosure, transfer review, tax-record update and recording.
One office cannot complete every transfer step.
Is the parcel in the 2026 tax sale?
Treasurer and Auditor
Payoff, certification, tax-sale certificate and redemption information.
An old online amount may not include current sale costs.
Best workflow: Find the parcel number first and give it to every county office. It is more reliable than an owner name or rural mailing address.
Search troubleshooting

No parcel result? Use this recovery order

Owner search failed Try the surname alone, former owner, trust, estate or company name.
Full address failed Keep the house number and road name while removing directions and suffixes.
Recent purchase Search the seller and check the Recorder’s document index for the new deed.
New parcel split Search the parent parcel, developer, survey or former landowner.
Parcel was combined Search the former parcel numbers and ask the Auditor about updated plats.
Rural address differs Search the owner or road and inspect surrounding parcels on the map.
Mobile home is missing Contact the Assessor because mobile-home assessments and notices are handled there.
Property may be outside Scott County Confirm the legal county rather than relying only on a Scottsburg-area mailing address.
Property-location call script “I am trying to identify the property at [address or road]. The current or former owner may be [name], and I have [old parcel number, tax bill or deed reference]. Can you confirm whether the parcel was transferred, split, combined or renumbered?”
Record-field decoder

Understand the parcel information before acting

Common property-record fields explained
Field
What it means
What to do next
Parcel number
The county identifier assigned to the taxable parcel.
Use it for every payment, appeal, deduction and document search.
Owner name
The owner currently connected with the county tax record.
Use the recorded deed for legal ownership proof.
Assessed value
The value established by the Assessor for property-tax purposes.
Contact the Assessor when value or property facts appear wrong.
Taxing district
The local units and rates applying to the parcel.
Use the correct district when comparing tax bills.
Land data
Acreage, classification and available land-assessment details.
Compare disputed acreage with the deed and survey.
Building data
Square footage, age, type, grade and other improvement details.
Document incorrect measurements or demolished structures.
Transfer information
A sale or ownership change connected with the parcel.
Use the Recorder for the actual recorded instrument.
Deductions
Approved reductions or credits affecting the taxable amount.
Contact the Auditor when a benefit is missing or was removed.
Tax balance
The bill or payment information associated with the parcel.
Confirm the live amount with the Treasurer.
Comparison warning: A neighboring property can have a lower tax bill because of a different assessed value, taxing district, Homestead benefit, senior credit or delinquency history.
2026 property-tax action

The fall installment is due November 10, 2026

Spring installment May 11, 2026

This deadline has passed.

Fall installment November 10, 2026

Verify the amount before paying.

Late spring payment Contact Treasurer

Confirm the penalty and current total.

2026 tax sale September 9, 2026

Check certified-parcel status immediately.

Official payment methods

Scott County property-tax payment options
Method
Published instruction
Important warning
Online
Use the Low Tax Info service linked by the county.
Match the parcel, owner and address before paying.
Phone
Call 877-690-3729 and use jurisdiction code 2452.
Do not call the courthouse phone expecting staff to enter the vendor payment.
Mail
Mail the payment coupon and check to Suite 140.
A postage-meter date is not a valid federal postmark.
Drop box
Use the 24-hour box near the courthouse east security entrance.
Do not leave cash.
Courthouse
Pay at the Treasurer’s Office during office hours.
Bring the parcel number or tax statement.
Participating bank
Take payment vouchers to an approved participating bank.
Banks accept full payments, not partial payments.
Partial payment
Available through the Treasurer’s Office.
Partial payment may not prevent penalties or tax-sale action.

Current electronic-payment fees

Credit card

2.5% vendor processing fee.

Debit card

$3.95 flat vendor fee.

ACH

$2 vendor fee.

Micro steps for online payment

Find the parcel number Copy it from GIS or the tax statement.
Check for an escrow payment Confirm whether the mortgage company already paid or scheduled the installment.
Open the county-linked payment service Avoid advertisements and unofficial payment websites.
Match the property Confirm parcel number, owner and address.
Review the current balance Check delinquent and installment amounts.
Review the processing fee Compare ACH, debit and credit-card costs.
Submit and save proof Keep the date, amount, parcel number and confirmation.
Verify posting Recheck the tax account or call the Treasurer if the payment does not appear.
Late-payment rule: When there is no earlier delinquency and the installment is paid within 30 days, the Indiana penalty is generally 5%. Otherwise, the penalty is generally 10%. Ask the Treasurer for the exact current amount.
Treasurer call script “I am calling about parcel [number] at [address]. Please confirm the amount due, whether the spring installment is delinquent, the penalty, whether an escrow or online payment posted, and the amount required before November 10.”
Open online tax information Read official payment instructions Call Treasurer: 812-752-8414
Auditor deductions and credits

Check whether the correct tax benefits are applied

Indiana deductions reduce assessed value, while credits reduce the calculated tax liability. New applications are filed with the County Auditor.

Common Indiana homeowner benefits
Benefit
Common use
What to prepare
Homestead deduction
Qualifying owner-occupied principal residence.
Ownership, occupancy and identification information.
Mortgage deduction
Qualifying mortgage or contract indebtedness.
Mortgage holder and recording information.
Over 65 benefit
Qualifying senior homeowners.
Age, ownership, income and assessed-value evidence.
Blind or disabled credit
Qualified blind or disabled applicants.
Required disability and income documentation.
Disabled veteran deduction
Qualifying veterans and certain surviving spouses.
Service and disability documentation.
Heritage barn deduction
Qualifying historic agricultural structures.
Structure age, use and property information.

Micro steps before filing

Review the parcel’s current benefits Check the tax record before submitting a duplicate application.
Identify the correct program Homestead, mortgage, senior, disability and veteran benefits use different forms.
Verify current eligibility Income and assessed-value limits can change.
Download the current Indiana form Do not use an old form saved from another county.
File with the Scott County Auditor Ask which tax year will receive the benefit.
Verify the next bill Confirm that the deduction or credit appears.
Reapplication: Indiana generally does not require annual reapplication while eligibility and title remain unchanged. Reapply or notify the Auditor after a sale, title change or change in qualifying use.
Review Indiana deductions Open current deduction forms Call Auditor: 812-752-8408
Assessment appeal

The ordinary 2026 appeal deadline has passed

Published county rule: Scott County instructs taxpayers to file Form 130 with the Assessor. The deadline is generally June 15, depending on the mailing date of the Form 11 assessment notice. Contact the Assessor immediately if the notice was late, missing or incorrect.

Review the record before appealing

Land acreage and classification
Building square footage
Year built and condition
Basement and finished area
Garage, barn and improvements
Recent valid purchase
Comparable property sales
Damage, demolition or factual error

County and state appeal path

Contact the Assessor Ask staff to explain the assessment and correct clear record errors.
Complete Form 130 State the disputed assessment and requested result.
Attach evidence Use a purchase, appraisal, comparable analysis, photographs, measurements or repair estimates.
Sign and date the filing An authorized representative must include the required power of attorney.
Keep proof of delivery Retain postal tracking, a stamped copy or other confirmation.
Review the PTABOA decision The county issues Form 115 after its determination.
Use Form 131 for a state appeal File with the Indiana Board of Tax Review within 45 days after the PTABOA determination.
Assessor call script “I am reviewing parcel [number] for assessment year [year]. I believe the assessment is incorrect because [sale, condition, measurement or comparable evidence]. Can you confirm the available review process after the June 15 deadline?”
Read official appeal steps Open Indiana Form 130 Call Assessor: 812-752-8436
Recorded-document research

Find deeds, mortgages, liens and releases

Scott County’s online recorded-document access includes documents filed from March 15, 1982 forward. Basic index information may be available without charge, while detailed information and images may require a fee.

Search recorded documents efficiently

Copy parcel clues from GIS Save the owner, prior owner, property location and parcel number.
Open Recorder Services Use the official county page to reach the supported document systems.
Search current and former names Try grantor, grantee, trusts, estates and business entities.
Narrow by date and document type Choose deed, mortgage, lien, release or another instrument.
Compare the legal-description clues Do not rely on a same-name result alone.
Contact the office for older records Historical documents continue to be indexed and uploaded.

Current published Recorder charges

Scott County Recorder fee guide
Document or service
Published fee
Practical note
Mortgage
$55
Includes corrective and re-recorded mortgages under the posted schedule.
Deed or other instrument
$25
Includes one oversize page.
Additional oversize page
$5
Confirm document-size requirements before submission.
Mechanic’s lien
$25
Includes one mailing; additional mailings cost $2.
Standard copy
$1 per page
Most ordinary deed copies cost only a few dollars.
Certification
$5 plus copy charges
Ask the receiving party whether certification is needed.
Deed-copy solicitation warning: The Recorder warns homeowners about companies charging approximately $86 for deed copies. Ordinary copies from the Recorder cost $1 per page.
Property Watch: The Recorder offers a free Doxpop Property Watch service that sends an email when a document is indexed under a watched property or name.
Open Recorder search services Check Recorder fees Call Recorder: 812-752-8442
Ownership transfer

Prepare a deed before taking it to the Recorder

Scott County states that a deed must be reviewed and approved by the Assessor and Auditor before the Recorder can accept it. Some transactions also require a sales disclosure.

Correct office order

Prepare the deed Use a complete legal description, parcel information, signatures and acknowledgment.
Determine whether a sales disclosure is required Ask the Assessor before arriving.
Present the transfer to the Assessor Complete the assessment and sales-disclosure review.
Present it to the Auditor Complete ownership-plat, deduction and tax-record review.
Take the approved deed to the Recorder Pay the applicable recording fee.
Verify the public record later Recheck GIS and tax-mailing information after processing.

Recorder formatting checklist

At least 10-point type
Two-inch top and bottom margins on first page
One-half-inch margins on interior pages
Complete legal description
Grantee mailing address
Prior recording reference
Valid acknowledgment
Notary county, seal and commission expiration
Indiana Social Security number redaction affirmation
Assessor and Auditor approvals
Legal-advice limit: Recorder staff do not prepare deeds, add or remove owners, or perform title searches. Use an Indiana attorney or qualified title professional when legal ownership is changing.
Read the official deed process Review e-recording services
GIS, zoning and boundaries

Use the parcel map without treating it as a survey

Map-research workflow

Search the property Use the parcel number when available.
Zoom closely Parcel labels and details may not display at countywide scale.
Click the subject parcel Confirm that the displayed parcel number matches the property record.
Review nearby parcels Use adjoining properties for location and ownership context.
Check the recorded deed Use it for the complete legal description.
Hire a surveyor when precision matters Do this before fences, driveways, construction or boundary disputes.
GIS is useful for
  • Finding a parcel
  • Viewing roads and nearby tracts
  • Identifying parcel numbers
  • Comparing map and tax records
  • Preparing office questions
Additional proof is needed for
  • Exact corners
  • Easement location
  • Fence placement
  • Buildable area
  • Legal acreage
Permit warning: Contact the Scott County Planning Commission at 812-752-8445 before relying on the map for zoning, building-permit or land-use decisions.
Open Scott County GIS map Call Auditor for mapping help Call Planning Commission
Business tangible personal property

The 2026 personal-property filing deadline has passed

Indiana uses a self-reporting system for tangible personal property used in a trade, business, income-producing activity or depreciable investment. The 2026 filing deadline was May 15.

Business legal name
Property location
Prior personal-property return
Equipment and acquisition records
Depreciation schedules
Reason the filing was missed
Under-$80,000 rule: A taxpayer that previously filed and claimed the less-than-$80,000 exemption may not need a new return while continuing to qualify. Confirm the current rule with the Assessor before deciding not to file.
Late filing: Contact the Assessor rather than submitting an incomplete or guessed return. Ask which forms, penalties and correction options apply.
Read personal-property rules Open Indiana forms and guidance
Delinquency and 2026 tax sale

Scott County lists a September 9, 2026 tax sale

A tax sale sells a tax certificate and lien interest, not an ordinary warranty deed. The owner generally has one year from the sale date to redeem the property by paying the amounts required under Indiana law.

Urgent owner action: Call the Treasurer at 812-752-8414 for the full payoff, certification status and amount required to prevent or resolve tax-sale action.

What an owner should do now

Find the parcel number Verify the property listed in the tax-sale material.
Request the full current payoff Include taxes, penalties, interest and tax-sale costs.
Ask whether partial payment is sufficient Do not assume a partial payment removes the parcel from sale.
Confirm the payment method Sale-related accounts may require specific payment types.
Keep written proof Save the payoff, receipt and confirmation of parcel status.

Buyer due diligence

Confirm the exact parcel
Inspect legal access
Review the deed chain
Check municipal and court claims
Review zoning and property condition
Understand redemption rights
Calculate statutory notice costs
Obtain independent legal advice
Open official tax-sale page Call Treasurer immediately
Contact and visit guide

Scott County property office contacts

Phone numbers, suites and office responsibilities
Office
Use it for
Contact
Location and hours
Auditor
Deductions, ownership plats, tax duplicates, mapping and tax-distribution questions.
812-752-8408
Fax: 812-752-7914
Suite 130
Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Assessor
Real and personal-property assessment, Form 11, appeals, mobile homes and sales disclosure.
812-752-8436
Fax: 812-752-8437
Suite 150
Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Treasurer
Bills, payment, penalties, receipts, partial payments and tax sale.
812-752-8414
Fax: 812-752-8415
Suite 140
Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Recorder
Deeds, mortgages, liens, document copies, recording and Property Watch.
812-752-8442
Fax: 812-752-6430
Suite 100
Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Planning Commission
Zoning, permits and land-use questions.
812-752-8445
Confirm the appropriate counter before visiting.
Scott County Government Building
1 East McClain Avenue
Scottsburg, IN 47170

Prepare this before contacting staff

Parcel number
Physical property address
Owner name
Relevant assessment or tax year
Deed or document reference
Form or deduction name
Short description of the problem
Supporting bill, deed, photos or evidence
Universal property call script “I am contacting you about parcel [number] at [address]. I need help with [search, assessment, deduction, payment, deed, map, transfer or tax sale]. The public record currently shows [brief fact]. Which office, form or official tool should I use next?”
Accuracy and legal limits

What an online parcel record cannot prove

Online property records are useful for
  • Identifying a parcel
  • Reviewing assessment information
  • Checking basic tax details
  • Finding nearby parcels
  • Preparing county-office questions
Additional verification is needed for
  • Legal title
  • Exact property boundaries
  • Complete lien research
  • Zoning and building approval
  • Purchase or lending decisions
Responsible-use warning: Do not identify, accuse or contact someone from a same-name result alone. Confirm the parcel number and property location and use public records lawfully.
Ten practical answers

Scott County property search FAQs

Is there a Scott County Auditor in Ohio?

No. Ohio does not have a Scott County. This guide covers Scott County, Indiana, which has an elected County Auditor and official property, tax and GIS services.

Where can I search Scott County Indiana property records?

Use the county-linked Scott County Think GIS system. It can help locate parcels, parcel numbers, ownership information, assessed values, tax details and map context.

Does the Scott County Auditor determine property values?

No. The Scott County Assessor determines real and personal-property assessments. The Auditor prepares tax duplicates, maintains ownership plats, administers deductions and distributes collected taxes.

When are Scott County Indiana property taxes due in 2026?

Indiana’s 2026 property-tax installment dates are May 11 and November 10. Confirm the current amount and payment status with the Scott County Treasurer.

How do I pay Scott County Indiana property taxes online?

Use the online tax-information and payment service linked by the Scott County Treasurer. Search the correct parcel, review the balance and fee, submit payment and save the confirmation.

How do I appeal a Scott County property assessment?

File Indiana Form 130 with the Scott County Assessor by the applicable deadline. The county generally lists June 15 as the filing deadline, depending on when the Form 11 assessment notice was mailed.

Where do I apply for a Homestead or mortgage deduction?

New Indiana property-tax deductions and credits are filed with the Scott County Auditor. Contact the Auditor before filing to confirm eligibility, the current form and which tax bill will receive the benefit.

Where can I find Scott County deeds and mortgages?

Use the Scott County Recorder and the online document services linked from the Recorder’s website. Online recorded documents are available from March 15, 1982 forward, with historical indexing continuing.

Are Scott County GIS parcel lines legal boundaries?

No. GIS parcel lines are useful for property research but do not replace a recorded deed, plat, legal description or professional boundary survey.

When is the 2026 Scott County Indiana tax sale?

The county currently lists September 9, 2026 as the tax-sale date. Property owners should contact the Treasurer immediately for the full payoff and current sale status.

Official information checked August 7, 2026: County jurisdiction, Auditor and Assessor duties, GIS access, tax deadlines, payment methods and fees, deductions, appeal rules, Recorder coverage and fees, deed-transfer routing, personal-property filing and the 2026 tax-sale date were reviewed using Scott County and Indiana DLGF sources.
Independent guide: CountyAuditors.org is not the Scott County Auditor, Assessor, Treasurer, Recorder or Planning Commission. Confirm live balances, eligibility, appeal deadlines, recorded documents, parcel boundaries and legal requirements with the responsible public office.
Ohio Auditor Tools · Tax Year 2026

10 Ohio Property Tax Calculators & Auditor Tools

Built specifically for Ohio's 35% assessment ratio, current DTE forms, and 2026 Homestead, Owner-Occupancy, CAUV, Conveyance Fee, and Board of Revision rules. Every number reflects verified Ohio Department of Taxation amounts.

Homestead: $29,000 Enhanced Vet: $58,000 OAGI limit: $41,000 Assessment: 35% of market BOR filing: Free · DTE 1

Annual Tax Bill Estimator

OHIO

Applies Ohio's 35% assessment ratio plus your county's effective millage tier — the actual math your auditor uses.

Pick a county tier and enter your market value.

Homestead Reduction Calculator

DTE 105A

2026 Ohio Homestead: $29,000 general or $58,000 enhanced (100% disabled vet, KIA spouse). OAGI under $41,000 required for non-veteran applicants.

Pick your situation and enter your home value.

Owner-Occupancy & Non-Business Credits

DTE 105C

Every Ohio owner-occupied home qualifies for the 2.5% Owner-Occupancy Credit plus the automatic 10% Non-Business Credit. Most owners don't realize these stack.

Enter your annual tax to see both credit amounts.

Conveyance Fee Calculator

ORC 322

When you sell or transfer Ohio property, the auditor collects $1 state + up to $3 county per $1,000, plus $0.50 per parcel. Counties choose their rate.

Enter sale price and pick your county rate.

CAUV Agricultural Savings

DTE 109

Ohio's Current Agricultural Use Value cuts taxable value dramatically for farmland (10+ acres, or smaller with $2,500+ annual gross income).

Enter both market and CAUV values to see savings.

Mill Rate Converter

Ohio tax rates appear three ways on auditor sites: mills, percent, or dollars per $1,000. Convert between them instantly.

Enter a rate to see all three forms.

Parcel Number Cleaner

Ohio's 88 counties each format parcels differently — Franklin uses 010-123456-00, Cuyahoga uses 001-23-456, Hamilton uses 100-0001-0001-00. Auto-detects.

Paste any Ohio county parcel to format it.

35% Ratio Sanity Check

Ohio law sets taxable value at 35% of market value. If yours is significantly higher, you're a strong BOR appeal candidate.

Enter both values to compare against Ohio's 35% target.

BOR Appeal Savings

DTE 1

A successful Board of Revision complaint typically cuts your value 10–20%. Filing is free and stays in effect until the next reappraisal.

Enter your tax bill and reduction estimate.

BOR Deadline Countdown

MAR 31

Ohio's statutory Board of Revision filing deadline is March 31 for the prior tax year. Miss it and you wait until next year — no extensions.

Set your deadline to start the countdown.

Verify with the official Ohio source

These calculators use the verified 2026 Ohio Department of Taxation amounts and statutory rules. For your exact bill, exemption status, and county-specific deadlines, always confirm with your county auditor and the Ohio Revised Code:

Ohio Dept. of Taxation — Real Property DTE Forms (105A, 105C, 1, 109) ORC 5715 — Board of Revision ORC 5713 — Taxable Real Property ORC 322.02 — Conveyance Fee ORC 319.54(F)(3) — State Fee ORC 5713.30 — CAUV tax.ohio.gov — Main Portal

Estimates use Ohio's 35% statutory assessment ratio and effective tax rate tiers averaged across major Ohio counties. Your actual bill depends on local school levies, voted millage, inside vs. outside millage splits, House Bill 920 reduction factors (HB 920), and special assessments. The 2026 Homestead general amount ($29,000) and enhanced amount ($58,000) reflect HB 187 inflation indexing — your county auditor's office may show slightly different transitional figures. Nothing here is legal or tax advice. CountyAuditors.org is an independent informational directory, not affiliated with any county government.

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