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Elkhart County

Elkhart County, Indiana

Effective Tax Rate

0.82%

Median Annual Tax

$1,592

How Elkhart County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Elkhart County$1,592
Indiana State Average$1,199
National Average$1,924

Elkhart County

0.82%

Effective rate

Indiana Avg

0.67%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Tax by Mortgage Status

With Mortgage

$1,631

per year

Without Mortgage

$1,502

per year

Estimate Your Property Tax

$

Annual Tax

$1,592

Monthly Escrow

$133

Effective Rate

0.82%

vs. Indiana State Average▲ 32.8% above
vs. National Average▼ 40.8% below
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Elkhart County, Indiana?
The effective property tax rate in Elkhart County, Indiana is 0.82%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
How much are property taxes in Elkhart County?
The median annual property tax payment in Elkhart County is $1,592. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,631, while those without a mortgage pay $1,502.
How does Elkhart County compare to the Indiana average?
Elkhart County's effective tax rate of 0.82% is higher than the Indiana state average of 0.67%. The median annual property tax in Elkhart County is $1,592, compared to the state average of $1,199.
What is the median home value in Elkhart County, Indiana?
The median home value in Elkhart County, Indiana is $194,400, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
How are property taxes calculated in Indiana?
Property taxes in Indiana are calculated based on the assessed value of your property multiplied by the local mill levy (tax rate). The assessed value is determined by your county assessor and may differ from market value. Homeowners may qualify for exemptions such as homestead, senior, veteran, or disability exemptions that can reduce the taxable value. Tax rates vary by county and include levies for schools, municipal services, and special districts.

Counties with Similar Tax Rates

Vanderburgh County(IN)

Rate0.82%
Median Tax$1,420

Pike County(IN)

Rate0.81%
Median Tax$1,044

Newton County(IN)

Rate0.83%
Median Tax$1,316

Porter County(IN)

Rate0.83%
Median Tax$2,172
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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.

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