Brown County Property Taxes
Brown County, Indiana
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
4.8% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$95/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.47%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$242,500
State avg ▲ $178,101
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,178
$98/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,077
$90/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#3
of 92 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Brown County, Indiana
Brown County's remarkably low tax rate
At just 0.470%, Brown County's effective tax rate is less than 55% of the national median of roughly 0.85%, making it one of America's lowest-tax counties. The median annual property tax of $1,141 is a bargain at only 42% of the national median of $2,690.
Brown County lowest-tax in Indiana
Brown County's 0.470% effective rate is the lowest in Indiana, barely 70% of the state average of 0.671%. At $1,141 in median annual taxes, Brown County homeowners pay the second-lowest tax bills statewide, despite moderate property values of $242,500.
Dramatically lower than surrounding counties
Brown County's 0.470% rate is less than two-thirds of nearby counties like Carroll (0.569%), Bartholomew (0.722%), and Boone (0.797%). Its unique tax structure makes it an outlier in the region, attracting homeowners seeking low property tax burdens.
Median home costs just $1,141 yearly
A home valued at Brown County's median of $242,500 carries an annual property tax of only $1,141. Mortgaged properties average $1,178 annually, while non-mortgaged homes average $1,077—a narrow gap reflecting the county's efficient assessment system.
Even low-rate counties benefit from appeals
Brown County's already-favorable tax environment doesn't exempt homeowners from overassessment. If your home's assessed value exceeds recent comparable sales, filing an appeal can lower an already modest bill even further.
How Brown County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Brown County
0.47%
Effective rate
Indiana Avg
0.67%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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Data updated: March 2026
Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.