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INDIANAPOLIS (INDIANA CAPITAL CHRONICLE) — Indiana lawmakers will review the state’s property tax assessment system ahead of the next legislative session.
The bipartisan Legislative Council approved on Tuesday this year’s interim study committee topics, with the Fiscal Policy Committee directed to review the process of determining property values for tax purposes.
The study should include reports submitted by the Department of Local Government Finance, such as a report on automated valuation models and a study of deductions and exemptions.
Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray told reporters that 56% of Hoosier homeowners have seen property tax reductions this year — a statistic he called “significant” — following the Senate Enrolled Act 1 property tax overhaul package approved by lawmakers in 2025.
“It’s hard to get everyone’s (taxes) to drop, though, because lots of different circumstances around the state,” Bray said. “But we’re also pleased with that. Would like that to been even a little bit better, but we’re going to continue to have a conversation about property taxes.”
Other interim study topics include:
- Funding sources for child care expansion. This review comes after Gov. Mike ...
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