A referendum is a public question placed on a ballot by a local unit. Past referenda have included construction projects (for various taxing units, including schools) and operating needs (for schools).
Property taxes that are approved by voters in a referendum are not subject to the property tax caps. Therefore, any successful referendum may result in a property tax bill that exceeds the caps (1% of assessed value for homesteads [owner-occupied residence], 2% for other residential properties and farmland, and 3% for all other property).
Petition/Remonstrance & Referendum Information
A taxpayer should contact their county voter registration office to obtain the proper petition forms to use under IC 6-1.1-20.
If a taxpayer feels that a controlled project has been artificially divided, they may submit a form to the Department requesting a review of the project.
- Petition for Review of Proposed Controlled Project
- Petition for Review of Proposed Controlled Project Frequently Asked Questions
- Past Artificial Division Petition Orders
Referendum Calculator
Estimated Referendum Impact Calculator
To look up your assessed value, click HERE and find the value labeled "Assessed Value Total Land and Improvements." This value will be highlighted in yellow.
Construction Project Referendum
What is a Controlled Project Referendum?
May 2025 Elections
- Silver Creek Community School Corporation, Clark County
- Findings and Final Determination on Proposed Ballot Question
- Auditor's Certificate
- Resolution
- Information Filing
- Results: PASSED (certified)
- Southwest Parke Community School Corporation, Parke County
- Findings and Final Determination on Proposed Ballot Question
- Auditor's Certificate
- Revised Public Question
- Resolution
- Information Filing
- Results: FAILED (certified)
Click HERE to review information on past construction project referenda.
Operating Referendum
What is a School Tax Levy Referendum?
May 2025 Elections
- Central Noble Community Schools, Noble County
- Crown Point Community School Corporation, Lake County
- Hamilton Community Schools, DeKalb and Steuben Counties
- School City of Hobart, Lake County
- Findings and Final Determination on Proposed Ballot Question
- Auditor's Certificate
- Resolution
- Revenue Spending Plan
- Results: PASSED (certified)
- Westview School Corporation, LaGrange County
Click HERE for information on past school tax levy referenda.
School Safety and Security Project Referendum
What is a School Safety and Security Referendum?
May 2025 Elections
Click HERE for information on past school safety referenda.
Bond Refunding Referendum
Click HERE for information on past bond refunding referenda.