Howard County Property Taxes
Howard County, Indiana
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
7.4% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$93/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.73%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$151,500
State avg ▼ $178,101
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,136
$95/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,058
$88/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#66
of 92 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Howard County, Indiana
Howard County taxes rank well above U.S. median
Howard County's 0.733% effective tax rate places it in the top 25% nationally, well above the U.S. median of 0.571%. The median annual tax of $1,110 reflects relatively affordable home values at $151,500 compared to the national median of $281,900.
Higher-tax county in Indiana
Howard County ranks among Indiana's pricier tax jurisdictions with a 0.733% effective rate versus the state average of 0.671%. The median tax bill of $1,110 nearly matches Indiana's median of $1,199 despite moderately lower home values.
Peer-level taxes with Henry and Huntington
Howard County's 0.733% rate sits between Henry County (0.749%) and Huntington County (0.731%), making it one of the region's higher-tax areas. All three counties significantly exceed Jackson County's 0.472% rate to the south.
What you'll pay in Howard County
On a median home valued at $151,500, Howard County homeowners pay approximately $1,110 annually in property taxes. With a mortgage, that climbs to $1,136 due to lender escrow requirements.
Assessment appeals can lower your bill
Many property owners in Indiana overpay due to inflated assessments relative to current market values. Contact your county assessor to request a reassessment or file an appeal—it's a straightforward process that could save you hundreds annually.
How Howard County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Howard County
0.73%
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.