Reminder to property tax owners

Perry County Treasurer Amanda F. Lasher would like to remind Perry County taxpayer’s that the first (Spring) installments of property taxes will be due (Wednesday) May 10, 2023. Tax bills mailed in April include coupons for the May and November payments, and this will be the only bill property owners will receive in 2023. Any payments made or postmarked after the 10th will be considered late and be subject to a late fee. Also, Amanda would like to remind everyone you can view your property information and tax bills at www.lowtaxinfo/perrycounty.

To help get your taxes paid in time, taxpayers can make payments in person at the Treasurer’s office in the courthouse from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. On Tuesday & Wednesday, May 9-10, the office will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

A drop box is located outside in the turnaround in front of courthouse for after-hour payments. However, cash should not be placed in the drop box. Payments can be mailed to 2219 Payne St, Tell City IN 47586 (address located on the tax bills) or paid at our local banks with tax coupon at Fifth Third Bank, German American Bank and Old National Bank. Checks must be for the exact amount of tax due (no cash).

Payments can also be made online using a debit or credit card, but a convenience fee is charged by the company processing the transaction. The fee is 2.5% of the total when payments are made at the courthouse or online, and 4.95% when the taxpayer calls the company directly.

If a taxpayer would like a receipt returned to them, they must include a self-addressed stamped envelope with their payment. Questions concerning property tax bill payments should be addressed to the Treasurer’s office at 812-547-4816 (Treasurer — Amanda F. Lasher).

The tax rate/bill amount is determined in the Auditor’s office and also responsible for managing/filing the deductions & exemption. It is the taxpayer’s responsibility to file these deductions. Please make sure that these deductions are filed by Dec. 31, 2023, for taxes payable next year. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the exemptions/deductions that you may be eligible for please call the Auditor’s office at 812-547-6427 (Auditor — Kris Hammack).

Mortgage and Deeds are recorded in the Recorder’s office. Any questions on how something is recorded, please call the Recorder’s office at 812-547-4261 (Recorder — Jane James). The Recorder office also has a free property fraud alert that you can log into www.propertyfraudalert.com or stop by the office and they can help you.

Assessed value of your property is done in the Assessor’s office. Personal Property forms are due May 15, 2023. For more information on personal property or questions on ownership of mobile homes, contact the Assessor’s office at 812-547-5531 (Assessor — Mendy Lassaline).

It is recommended to put these due dates on your calendar as a reminder. Thank you.