What is the Ohio property tax assessment ratio?

Ohio law sets taxable value at 35% of market (true) value statewide, under Ohio Revised Code §5713.03. Your county auditor must use this ratio when calculating your tax bill.

How much is the Ohio Homestead Reduction in 2026?

For tax year 2026, the general Homestead Reduction shields $29,000 of market value for qualifying owners age 65+, totally disabled, or surviving spouses age 59+ with Ohio Adjusted Gross Income under $41,000. The enhanced amount for 100% disabled veterans and surviving spouses of public-safety officers killed in the line of duty is $58,000 with no income limit. File DTE Form 105A with your county auditor.

When is the Ohio Board of Revision deadline?

Ohio's statutory Board of Revision (BOR) complaint deadline is March 31 for the prior tax year, per ORC §5715.19. Complaints are filed using DTE Form 1 with your county auditor at no cost. Late filings are rejected except in very narrow clerical-error circumstances.

How much is the Ohio real property conveyance fee?

Ohio's conveyance fee has two parts: a mandatory $1.00 per $1,000 state fee (ORC §319.54(F)(3)) and a permissive county levy of up to $3.00 per $1,000 (ORC §322.02). Most Ohio counties charge the full $4.00 per $1,000. A separate $0.50 transfer fee applies per parcel. Filed using DTE Form 100 at the auditor's office at closing.

Who qualifies for Ohio's CAUV agricultural tax break?

Ohio's Current Agricultural Use Value (CAUV) program lets actively farmed land be taxed on its agricultural value rather than its market value. Eligibility requires 10+ acres devoted exclusively to commercial agriculture, or smaller parcels with $2,500+ in gross annual income from agriculture. Apply using DTE Form 109 and renew annually with DTE 109A. Removing land from CAUV triggers recoupment of three years of saved taxes under ORC §5713.34.

Hendricks County Auditor, IN: Property Search, Tax & Records

Hendricks County, Indiana · Assessment, deductions, tax, GIS and deed help

Find the Parcel, Understand the Tax, Finish the Record Task

Hendricks County property information is split among several offices and online systems. The Assessor determines property value, the Auditor applies deductions and calculates tax statements, the Treasurer collects the tax, and the Recorder keeps the recorded deed and mortgage documents.

This guide shows which current portal to use, how to search by owner, address or parcel, what each property-record field means, how to pay the remaining 2026 installment, and what to do about deductions, assessment errors, ownership changes or recorded documents.

Start with the quick answer Find a property Check the Nov. 10 tax deadline

HENDRICKS PROPERTY FLOW 2026 DATA

SEARCH ADDRESS · OWNER · PROPERTY NUMBER

CHECK ASSESSMENT · SALES · RECORD CARD

APPLY DEDUCTIONS · CALCULATE · PAY

FIND

ASSESSOR
VALUE

AUDITOR
DEDUCTIONS

TREASURER
PAYMENT

PROPERTY
CARD

GIS +
SALES

TAX +
DEDUCTIONS

DEED +
NEXT STEP

State correction: Hendricks County is in Indiana, not Ohio. Its Government Center is at 355 South Washington Street in Danville, Indiana 46122.

Quick answer: which property website should you use?

For most owners and buyers, start with XSoft Engage. It is the current Assessor-backed portal for property location, ownership, owner history, assessed values, value history, sales, land information, improvements, property record cards, sketches and photos.

1 Assessment and property card Use XSoft Engage.

2 Tax bill and deductions Use LOW Tax Info and the Auditor.

3 Aerial map and GIS Use Hendricks County Beacon.

4 Recorded deed or mortgage Use Recorder/Doxpop.

Do not use the old county Parcel Search as your primary search. Hendricks County labels that Data Warehouse parcel-search page as retired. Current county pages instead direct property owners to newer property, tax and GIS tools.

Auditor

Ann Stark

317-745-9300

Assessor

Nicole Lawson

317-745-9207

Treasurer

Dawn R. Mayhood

317-745-9220

Recorder

Laura Herzog

317-745-9224

Open current property records Open property-tax information

Avoid the wrong office

Assessor, Auditor, Treasurer and Recorder do different jobs

Who handles each Hendricks County property task?
Need	Correct office	What it handles
Assessed value or property record card	Assessor	Real and personal property assessment, property characteristics, values, Form 11 and appeals.
Homestead or other deduction	Auditor	Deductions, credits, tax calculations, abatements and tax-cap-related processing.
Ownership update, split or combination	Auditor	Ownership records, deed transfers, splits, combinations and annexations.
Current amount due or payment	Treasurer	Tax collection, payment posting, delinquency and tax receipts.
Deed, mortgage or lien document	Recorder	Official recorded instruments and online Doxpop access.
Assessment dispute	Assessor / PTABOA	Form 130 assessment appeal and appeal review.
Tax-sale redemption	Auditor	Tax-sale redemption information after a lien is sold.

The fastest workflow: Find your property in XSoft Engage, save the property number and address, then contact the office responsible for the specific action.

Current property search

Search owner, address, property number and property card

The current Assessor portal accepts owner, address and property-number searches and includes mapping, valuation, sales and document information.

Open XSoft Engage Use the Hendricks County Assessor-linked portal rather than the retired Data Warehouse search.

Enter an address or property number Use the cleanest version of the information you have. The county FAQ says a parcel number can also be found on your Form 11, property record card or tax bill.

Select the matching property Confirm the site address, owner and property number before opening the full record.

Open the property-detail panel Review Summary, Sketch, Transfer History, Sales List, Valuation List, Taxes, Land Info, Improvement Info and available Documents.

Save the property record card Use the record card when checking an assessment increase, preparing an appeal or verifying building data.

Use the map for surrounding parcels Compare nearby property locations and sales without leaving the county assessment system.

Useful search strategies from Hendricks County

Owner name is not matching Search the surname first and try the prior owner when the deed changed recently.

Street address is too specific Remove the direction, street suffix or city and retry.

Postal city looks wrong Mailing city and taxing jurisdiction are not always the same thing.

You have the State parcel ID Hendricks County State IDs begin with county number 32.

Local address issue: Hendricks County warns that the postal city used for mail delivery may differ from the taxing jurisdiction. If a search fails, leave the city blank and identify the parcel by address, property number, township and map location.

Search property records Open Assessor help and forms

Troubleshooting

No property found? Use this order

Exact owner search fails Search only the last name, business name or previous owner.

Exact address fails Remove N/S/E/W, Street/Road/Lane and the city field.

Property recently sold Search the former owner and then check Recorder documents.

New subdivision parcel Search the parent parcel, developer or nearby map parcels.

Parcel was combined or split Search the prior parcel number and contact Auditor Deeds & Transfer.

Sale is missing Sales disclosures for non-exempt transactions are available from April 19, 1996 forward; exempt disclosures began later and new transactions may still be processing.

Assessor call script “I am trying to locate the property at [address]. The owner may be [name], and I have [parcel/property number or prior owner]. Can you confirm the correct property record and whether there has been a recent split, ownership change or data update?”

Call Assessor: 317-745-9207 Email Assessor

Property card decoder

Understand the fields before questioning the tax bill

Important Hendricks County property-record fields
Field	Meaning	What to check
Property / parcel number	County identifier for the parcel.	Save it for every tax, assessment and deed question.
Owner	Current ownership information in the assessment database.	Use the recorded deed when legal title matters.
Assessment	Indiana market value-in-use assessment.	Compare land and improvements separately.
Land	Assessed value assigned to land.	Acreage, lot size, classification and agricultural use.
Improvement	House, structures and other improvements to raw land.	The word does not mean a renovation occurred this year.
Transfer History	Ownership-transfer history in the county property system.	Confirm the actual deed through the Recorder.
Sales List	Sales associated with the parcel and public sales data.	Use comparable market transactions when reviewing value.
Sketch	Assessment sketch of the structure.	Building footprint, additions and attached areas.
Taxes	Tax information associated with the parcel.	Use Treasurer information for the live payable balance.

Assessment is not the tax bill. Indiana property taxes depend on assessed value, local tax rates, budgets, deductions, credits and tax caps. A 20% assessment increase does not automatically mean a 20% tax-bill increase.

2026 assessment context

Hendricks County’s Assessor reported that 2026 Form 11 assessments reflect updated state-mandated cost tables and a county real-estate market where the median sale price increased about 9% in the prior year.

Before appealing, verify square footage, plumbing fixtures, finished basement or attic area, land characteristics, garages and other improvements.

2026 payment calendar

Spring tax is past; November 10 is the next 2026 deadline

Spring installment May 11, 2026

This deadline has passed.

Fall installment November 10, 2026

Next published property-tax deadline.

Bill mailing Once yearly

Normally late March or early April.

There is no fall tax-bill mailing. The Treasurer sends one annual statement containing both spring and fall installments. Keep the fall coupon or use the online system if you no longer have it.

How to check and pay the fall installment

Find the parcel in LOW Tax Info Confirm the owner, property and tax information before making a payment.

Check whether your mortgage company will pay An informational tax bill does not necessarily mean the homeowner must personally send payment.

Open Hendricks County InvoiceCloud Use the Treasurer-authorized online payment system.

Review the balance and convenience fee The county cannot pay electronic convenience fees for taxpayers, and fees vary by payment option.

Submit the payment Verify the correct property and amount before authorizing.

Remember the posting delay Electronic payments are posted to the county system on the next business day.

Save confirmation Keep the payment date, amount, parcel information and processor confirmation.

If you missed the spring installment

Contact the Treasurer for the current amount including penalty instead of sending the original May coupon amount. The Treasurer accepts partial payments, but partial payment does not change the statutory installment deadlines.

Penalty warning: Hendricks County says unpaid installment amounts can be subject to 5%–10% penalties depending on the circumstances. Ask the Treasurer for the live amount before paying a delinquent installment.

Treasurer call script “I am calling about parcel [number] at [address]. I need to confirm whether the spring installment was paid, the current amount due, any penalty, whether my mortgage company posted a payment, and the correct November 10 amount.”

Check property-tax information Pay taxes online Read Treasurer instructions

2026 deduction changes

Check Homestead and other credits before blaming the assessment

A tax increase can happen because a deduction disappeared even when the property assessment itself is correct. Hendricks County specifically recommends checking deductions when a bill rises unexpectedly.

Current Homestead transition

Published Homestead phase-down schedule
Tax year / payable year	Standard deduction	Supplemental percentage
2025 pay 2026	$48,000	40%
2026 pay 2027	$40,000	46%
2027 pay 2028	$30,000	52%
2028 pay 2029	$20,000	57%
2029 pay 2030	$10,000	62%
2030 pay 2031	$0	66.7%

2026 filing facts

Deduction filing deadline

January 15 each year for taxes first payable the following year.

Homestead

Hendricks County allows an online Homestead application.

Other deductions

Many require an in-person application so staff can review supporting documents.

Selected current credits

Examples from the Auditor’s current deduction page
Credit or deduction	Published current rule	What to prepare
Blind / Disabled Credit	$125 credit; county says there is no longer an income limitation.	Ownership interest plus disability/blindness documentation.
Over 65 Age Credit	$150 credit with published AGI limits of $60,000 individual / $70,000 married couple.	Age, ownership and applicable income documentation.
Homestead Credit	County describes an additional credit equal to one-tenth of tax liability, up to $300, for a qualifying Standard Homestead recipient.	Confirm current qualification and payable-year treatment with Auditor.
Disabled Veteran	Published deduction range generally $14,000–$38,960 depending on qualification.	DD214 and VA compensation/eligibility documentation.

Legacy-page warning: Some older Hendricks County pages still mention geothermal and solar deductions. The Assessor’s 2026 guidance says recent legislation eliminated certain deductions including geothermal and solar. Confirm eligibility with the Auditor before relying on an older county page or saved form.

Micro steps to file Homestead

Find the parcel first Verify the property and ownership information.

Open the Auditor’s Property Tax Deductions page Read the current payable-year rules before filing.

Select E-File Deductions Use the county-provided online application route for Homestead.

Prepare adult-resident information The county FAQ lists Social Security and driver’s-license/state-ID information for adult residents among Homestead documentation.

Save confirmation Keep proof of filing and later confirm the deduction appears on the property.

Review current deductions Read Auditor FAQs

Assessment—not tax amount

The normal 2026 assessment appeal deadline has passed

Timing: Hendricks County says Form 11 Notices of Assessment are mailed by April 30 and the normal appeal deadline is June 15. As of August 7, 2026, that ordinary 2026 filing deadline has passed.

An assessment appeal challenges the assessed value or a qualifying objective assessment issue. It is not a general appeal because the final tax bill seems high.

Review these facts before filing an appeal

Land acreage

Building square footage

Year built

Finished basement or attic

Garage and outbuildings

Property condition

Recent qualified sales

Comparable neighborhood sales

How Form 130 works

Search your parcel in Engage Open the detailed property and review the Property Record Card.

Open the Forms tab XSoft Engage can provide a parcel-specific Form 130 populated with property information.

State what is wrong Separate a market-value disagreement from an objective error such as incorrect square footage or a removed garage.

Gather evidence Use sales, photographs, measurements, repair information or documentation supporting the requested value.

Submit to the Assessor County guidance allows Form 130 to be mailed, delivered to the Assessor’s Office or submitted through the Engage portal.

Objective error: Hendricks County says Form 133 is no longer used. Certain objective issues are now raised using the applicable section of Form 130, and some objective claims may reach back up to three assessment years. Contact the Assessor before assuming a late market-value appeal is available.

Assessment call script “I am reviewing property [number] at [address]. The record currently shows [value/property characteristic], but I believe [specific fact] is incorrect. Can you tell me whether this is a valuation appeal, an objective Form 130 issue, or a data correction?”

Review appeal instructions Call Assessor: 317-745-9207

GIS and aerial property map

Use Beacon for map context and nearby parcels

Hendricks County continues to use Beacon for geographic property information and aerial views. County planning documents also direct users to the Hendricks County Beacon GIS.

Find the parcel in the assessment system Save the property or State parcel number.

Open Hendricks County Beacon Search the same property rather than starting from an uncertain map location.

Zoom to the parcel Compare roads, surrounding parcels, aerial imagery and available GIS layers.

Confirm the parcel identifier Make sure the map feature matches the property record you already verified.

Use specialised county GIS layers when relevant Beacon also supports county information such as legal drains and section-corner monuments.

Boundary warning: Use GIS to locate and research property—not to place a legal boundary, fence or structure. Use the recorded deed, plat and professional survey when exact ground location matters.

Open Hendricks County Beacon Review county GIS layer guidance

Recorded property documents

Find a deed, mortgage, lien or ownership history

The Recorder provides the recorded instrument. Do not treat an assessment-database owner name as a substitute for the actual deed when legal ownership matters.

Search recorded documents

Save the current and prior owner Use XSoft transfer history or the tax record to identify likely names.

Open the Recorder’s Recorded Documents Online page Hendricks County links users to Doxpop.

Search the owner name Try current and prior owners, trusts, businesses and name variations.

Open the relevant instrument Verify recording date, parties and property description.

Use Recorder staff for older or unclear records The county FAQ says its online document collection extends back to December 31, 1977.

Recorder

Laura Herzog

Phone

317-745-9224

Hours

Monday–Friday
8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Free Property Watch: The Recorder promotes a free Doxpop Property Watch service that can notify registered users when a document is recorded matching their name or property legal address.

Copy help: The county FAQ lists ordinary deed copies from the Recorder’s office at $1 per page. Confirm current certification or recording fees before ordering documents.

Open recorded-document instructions Open Doxpop search

Ownership transfer workflow

Add a name, transfer title, split or combine a parcel

Hendricks County says a new deed is required when adding or removing a title holder, transferring property to a trust or business, conveying to another owner, or splitting/combining property.

Auditor deed-review checklist

Correct grantor/seller names

How current owners hold title

Valid legal description

Notarised grantor signatures

Future tax-bill mailing address

Applicable transfer documentation

$10 per parcel Auditor transfer fee

Recorder and Assessor requirements

Do not copy a shortened GIS description into a deed. Hendricks County describes deed preparation as a complicated legal process and recommends using a title company or attorney.

What can change after a transfer?

Ownership display The public property system may not update immediately after recording.

Tax deductions Changing how title is held or adding/removing an owner can require Homestead or other deductions to be re-filed.

Parcel number Splits and combinations can create or retire parcel identifiers.

Future tax mailing The deed package should state where future tax bills should be sent.

Review property-transfer rules Call Auditor: 317-745-9300

Business personal property

Important 2026 personal-property filing changes

2026 deadline status: Business tangible personal-property returns were due May 15, 2026. That filing date has passed.

2026 exemption threshold

Qualifying taxpayers may receive an exemption when total acquisition cost of county assets is below $2,000,000.

Previously claimed exemption

A new return may not be required when the taxpayer previously claimed the exemption and remains below the threshold.

PPOP-IN change

Indiana’s PPOP-IN portal stopped accepting new personal-property return filings after the 2025 filing year.

Late filing: The Assessor publishes a $25 penalty for a return filed after May 15, with an additional 20% of taxes payable when the return remains unfiled beyond 30 days.

Review 2026 personal-property rules

Office directory

Hendricks County property contacts and office numbers

Contact the office that controls your next step
Office	Use it for	Contact	Location / hours
Auditor	Tax calculations, deductions, credits, transfers, splits, combines and tax sale.	317-745-9300 auditor@co.hendricks.in.us	355 S. Washington St., #220 Danville, IN 46122 M–F 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Assessor	Property cards, values, Form 11, sales and assessment appeals.	317-745-9207 assessordept@co.hendricks.in.us	355 S. Washington St., #230 Danville, IN 46122 M–F 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Treasurer	Payment, current balance, delinquency, mortgage payment and receipt questions.	317-745-9220	355 S. Washington St., #240 Danville, IN 46122 M–F 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Recorder	Deeds, mortgages, liens and recorded documents.	317-745-9224	355 S. Washington St. Danville, IN 46122 M–F 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

Universal property call script “I am calling about property [parcel/property number] at [address]. I need help with [assessment, deduction, tax payment, deed, transfer or map]. The public record currently shows [brief fact]. Which office, form or online tool should I use next?”

Ten practical answers

Hendricks County property search FAQs

Is Hendricks County in Ohio?

No. Hendricks County is in Indiana. Its county government offices are based at 355 South Washington Street in Danville, Indiana.

Where can I search Hendricks County property records?

Use Hendricks County’s XSoft Engage portal for current assessment records, property record cards, ownership, sales, values, land and improvement information. Beacon is useful for GIS mapping, while LOW Tax Info is used for property-tax information.

What is the difference between the Assessor, Auditor and Treasurer?

The Assessor determines assessed value and handles assessment appeals. The Auditor calculates tax statements, applies deductions and maintains ownership transfers. The Treasurer collects property-tax payments and handles current balances and delinquency.

When are Hendricks County property taxes due in 2026?

The official Hendricks County Treasurer lists May 11, 2026 and November 10, 2026 as the two 2026 property-tax installment due dates.

Will Hendricks County mail another tax bill before the fall payment?

No. The Treasurer normally mails one annual tax bill in late March or early April containing the information for both installments. The county specifically states that there is no fall mailing.

How do I appeal a Hendricks County property assessment?

Review the property record, gather market or property-condition evidence and file Indiana Form 130 with the Hendricks County Assessor. The county also allows users to access a parcel-specific Form 130 from the XSoft Engage property-detail forms area.

What is the Hendricks County assessment appeal deadline?

The county states that Form 11 Notices of Assessment are mailed by April 30 and the normal real-property assessment appeal deadline is June 15. Always verify the deadline shown on your own notice.

How do I file for a Hendricks County Homestead deduction?

Hendricks County allows Homestead deduction applications online. The Auditor states that property-tax deduction applications are generally due by January 15 for the taxes first payable in the following year.

Where can I find a Hendricks County deed or mortgage?

Use the Hendricks County Recorder’s online Doxpop service for recorded documents. The county states that online documents extend back to December 31, 1977.

Why does a Hendricks County property’s mailing city differ from its taxing district?

The mailing city reflects postal delivery and does not always identify the governmental taxing jurisdiction. When an address search fails, search without the city and verify the parcel, township and taxing district.

Information checked August 7, 2026: Current property-search tools, assessment data, 2026 tax dates, tax-bill mailing policy, payment system, Assessor and Auditor responsibilities, deduction changes, Form 130 guidance, Recorder records and county office contacts were checked against Hendricks County and its county-linked property systems.

Khushboo Bobade

Khushboo Bobade is the editor and digital publisher of CountyAuditors.org. She oversees the research and editorial process for the website, ensuring that information about county auditor offices, property records, and government resources is accurate, verified, and easy for visitors to understand.

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.

County tier

Your effective rate (%)

Market (appraised) value ($)

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.

Exemption type

Home market value ($)

County effective rate (%)

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.

Current annual property tax ($)

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.

Sale / consideration price ($)

County fee rate

Number of parcels

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).

Market value of farmland ($)

CAUV value (from auditor) ($)

County effective rate (%)

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.

Convert from

Value

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.

Parcel / APN / PIN

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.

Taxable value (from tax bill) ($)

Likely market value ($)

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.

Current annual tax ($)

Likely value reduction

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.

Filing deadline (default March 31)

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.