Property Tax in Shelby County
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Shelby's taxes run below national average
Shelby County's effective tax rate of 0.705% ranks in the bottom 35% of U.S. counties. The median property tax of $1,327 remains less than half the national median of $2,690.
Slightly above Indiana's state average
At 0.705%, Shelby County's effective rate sits slightly above Indiana's state average of 0.671%, placing it in the upper-middle range among the state's 92 counties. The median tax of $1,327 exceeds the state median of $1,199, reflecting higher home values of $188,300.
Among region's highest rates
Shelby's 0.705% rate ranks second-highest in the region after Randolph (0.831%), exceeding Posey (0.628%), Ripley (0.576%), and Putnam (0.475%). However, median home values of $188,300 are moderate, keeping absolute tax bills competitive within the central Indiana context.
Your annual Shelby property tax bill
On a median home valued at $188,300, the annual property tax is $1,327 (roughly $111 monthly). Homeowners with mortgages pay closer to $1,407; those without mortgages, approximately $1,157.
Challenge your assessment if warranted
With one of the region's higher effective tax rates, Shelby County residents should especially verify their property assessments against market values. An appeal could provide tangible relief if your home's assessed value exceeds comparable recent sales.