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A note from Melissa Bunner, the Auditor of Spencer County.
Welcome to the Spencer County Auditor's website! The Auditor serves as the Chief Financial Officer for the County and has five (5) primary duties:
- Accounting for all of the county's funds.
- Accounts Payable - Paying all of the county's bills.
- Payroll / Benefits - Paying all of the county's employees.
- Oversee and disburse county, city, town, libraries, and school tax distributions.
- Processes all property deductions, transfers, splits, and re-finances.
The Auditor also works closely with the County Council, County Commissioners, as well as every County Official, elected or appointed.
Staff
Melissa L Bunner
Auditor
Denise
Payroll/Benefits
Jessica
Accounts Receivable
Blake
Property Information
Accounts Payable
Accounts Payable
Leigh
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Online Deduction Forms
Code of Ordinances
Adopted September 5, 2023
You may now access information about upcoming Spencer County Tax sales online. Visit the SRI homepage, if you like, you may skip the intro. Select Spencer County from the drop down box on the left side of the screen and click on GO!. Any upcoming sales will be listed on the left side of the screen, merely click on the property list to see a listing of properties coming up for sale.
- Sales Disclosure Form
- Homestead Credit
IC 6-1.1-20.9-1 through 6. Property must be in owners name and be the principal place of resident as of March 1st. Deduction must be filed by June 10th. This is a one time filing unless status changes. Auditor is to be notified within sixty days of any change. The standard Deduction reduces the value up to 35,000 with an additional percentage taken off the net tax. Also mobile homes are eligible with a March 1st filing deadline. - Mortgage or Recorded Contract
IC 6-1.1-12-1 through 8. If you have a recorded mortgage or contract with a balance of at least 3,000 by March 1, the filing deadline for the deduction is June 10th. This is a one time filing except when the mortgage has been re-financed. The deduction is 3,000 off the assessed value or 1/2 the assessed value if said value is less than 3,000. - Age 65 Deduction
IC 6-1.1-12-9 through 10.1 If you are 65 or older before 12/31, your adjusted gross income on your Federal Income Tax Return is less than $25,000, and the value of all real property is less than $144,000 you may apply by June 10th for an age deduction. You must bring a copy of your Federal Income Tax return when applying. The taxable value of the property is reduced by a maximum amount of $12,480. - Disabled Veteran
IC 6-1.1-12-13 through 15. An individual who served in the Military forces who received an honorable discharge and is at least 10% disabled is eligible to file by June 10th for real property, by March 2 for personal property. The disability must be evidenced by a pension certificate, pension check or award stating the disability (Form 20-5455).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- I just bought a new house. What deductions can I get?
There are two basic deductions available. Homestead for owning and living on the property and Mortgage for having a mortgage or contract on the property.
- I re-financed my mortgage. I was told that I had to re-file my Homestead deduction.
No, you must re-file your Mortgage deduction. If you have closed on the new mortgage on or before December 31st of any given year, you have until January 5th of the following year to re-file your deduction. Failure to re-file will result in the loss of the deduction. (The Homestead deduction does not need to be re-filed unless your primary place of residence changes.)
- Where do I file my deductions?
All deductions are filed at the Spencer County Auditor's office located on the 2nd floor of the Courthouse.
Tax exempt forms (non-profit) are filed at the Spencer County Assessor's office which is located on the third floor of the Courthouse.
Offices are open in the Courthouse from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Offices do not close for the lunch hour.
Address:
Courthouse
200 Main Street
Rockport, IN - What is the deadline for filing deductions and exemptions?
The deadline for filing deductions is December 31st of one year to be effective the following tax year. The deadline for filing tax exempt forms (non-profit) is May 15th.
- What do I need to bring with me to file deductions?
For the Homestead and Mortgage deductions we have the necessary information available in the courthouse. It is helpful to know the name of the mortgage company where you initially financed your loan and the amount of the initial loan. The application must be signed by the applicant.
- When are taxes due?
The deadline for paying the spring installment is May 10th. The deadline for paying the fall installment is November 10th. For further information on taxes please contact the Treasurer's office.
- How do I add or remove someone from my property?
You will need to have a deed drawn up. You should contact an attorney, a title company, or an abstract company. You can also obtain do-it-yourself kits at most office supply stores. (The Auditor's office does not create deeds.)
- What are your transfer fees?
There is a $10.00 per parcel transfer fee on all transfer documents. Plus there is $20.00 Sales Disclosure fee for non-exempt documents. For exempt documents there is no Sales Disclosure fee, only the transfer fee.
Auditor's Office
200 Main Street, Room 6
Rockport, IN 47635
Phone: (812) 649-6004
Fax: (812) 649-6005
Email: spenceraud@psci.net
Hours: Monday-Friday 8-4pm
