Referendum Information

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.

Petition and Remonstrance Process Flow Chart

Local Public Question/Referendum Process Flow Chart

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

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 2023 Elections

• Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County
  • Findings and Final Determination on Proposed Ballot Question
  • Auditor's Certificate
  • Auditor's Calculations
  • Information Filing
  • Results: PASSED (certified)

November 2022 Elections

• MSD of Wabash County, Wabash County
  • Findings and Final Determination on Proposed Ballot Question
  • Auditor's Certificate
  • 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 2023 Elections

• Clinton Central School Corporation, Clinton County
  • Findings and Final Determination on Proposed Ballot Question
  • Auditor's Certificate
  • Revenue Spending Plan
  • Results: PASSED (certified)
• Fremont Community Schools, Steuben County
  • Findings and Final Determination on Proposed Ballot Question
  • Auditor's Certificate
  • Revenue Spending Plan
  • Results: FAILED
• MSD of Warren Township, Marion County
  • Findings and Final Determination on Proposed Ballot Question
  • Auditor's Certificate
  • Revenue Spending Plan
  • Results: PASSED (certified)
• School City of Mishawaka, St. Joseph County
  • Findings and Final Determination on Proposed Ballot Question
  • Auditor's Certificate
  • Revenue Spending Plan
  • Results: PASSED
• School Town of Highland, Lake County
  • Findings and Final Determination on Proposed Ballot Question
  • Auditor's Certificate
  • Revenue Spending Plan
  • Results: FAILED (certified)
• School Town of Munster, Lake County
  • Findings and Final Determination on Proposed Ballot Question
  • Auditor's Certificate
  • Revenue Spending Plan
  • Results: PASSED (certified)
• School Town of Speedway, Marion County
  • Findings and Final Determination on Proposed Ballot Question
  • Auditor's Certificate
  • Revenue Spending Plan
  • Results: PASSED (certified)
• Tri-County School Corporation, Benton, Jasper, and White Counties
  • Findings and Final Determination on Proposed Ballot Question
  • Auditor's Certificate - Benton
  • Auditor's Certificate - Jasper
  • Auditor's Certificate - White
  • Revenue Spending Plan
  • Results: PASSED (certified)
• Tri-Creek School Corporation, Lake County
  • Findings and Final Determination on Proposed Ballot Question
  • Findings and Final Determination on Proposed Ballot Question AMENDED
  • Auditor's Certificate
  • Revenue Spending Plan
  • Results: FAILED (certified)

November 2022 Elections

• Brown County Schools, Brown County
  • Findings and Final Determination on Proposed Ballot Question
  • Auditor's Certificate
  • Revenue Spending Plan
  • Results: FAILED
• Delphi Community School Corporation, Carroll County
  • Findings and Final Determination on Proposed Ballot Question
  • Auditor's Certificate
  • Revenue Spending Plan
  • Results: FAILED
• Fremont Community Schools, Steuben County
  • Findings and Final Determination on Proposed Ballot Question
  • Auditor's Certificate
  • Revenue Spending Plan
  • Results: WAS NOT INCLUDED ON BALLOT
• Medora Community School Corporation, Jackson County
  • Findings and Final Determination on Proposed Ballot Question
  • Auditor's Certificate
  • Revenue Spending Plan
  • Results: FAILED
• Monroe County Community School Corporation, Monroe County
  • Findings and Final Determination on Proposed Ballot Question
  • Auditor's Certificate
  • Revenue Spending Plan
  • Results: PASSED (certified)
• MSD of SW Allen County, Allen County
  • Findings and Final Determination on Proposed Ballot Question
  • Auditor's Certificate
  • Revenue Spending Plan
  • Results: PASSED (certified)
• Southern Wells Community Schools, Wells County
  • Findings and Final Determination on Proposed Ballot Question
  • Auditor's Certificate
  • Revenue Spending Plan
  • Results: PASSED (certified)
• Westfield Washington Schools, Hamilton County
  • Findings and Final Determination on Proposed Ballot Question
  • Auditor's Certificate
  • Revenue Spending Plan
  • Results: PASSED (certified)

Click HERE for information on past school tax levy referenda.

School Safety and Security Project

Click HERE for information on past school safety referenda.

Bond Refunding Referendum

Click HERE for information on past bond refunding referenda.