Fountain County, IN Property Taxes (2026)

Fountain County owners pay a median of $820 a year on a median home value of $133,200, an effective rate of 0.62%. That's the 62nd-highest rate of 92 Indiana counties with Census data, below the Indiana county median of 0.68%.

Updated October 2026 · Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023)

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Effective tax rate

0.62%

62nd highest of 92 in IN

Median annual bill

$820

~$68/month

Median home value

$133,200

Indiana county median

0.68%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Fountain County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Fountain County's 0.62% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$826
Savings at 10–15% off
$83–$124
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Fountain County vs. Indiana vs. U.S. property tax rates

Fountain County0.62%
Indiana county median0.68%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Fountain County's effective property tax rate is 0.62%, vs. 0.68% for the median Indiana county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 62nd of 92 in Indiana. Effective rate = median tax bill ÷ median home value, so it already reflects typical exemptions. (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023))

How to appeal your property taxes in Fountain County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

    Check the assessed value from the Fountain County Assessor. Compare it to recent sales of similar homes nearby.

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Fountain County deadline is June 15 or 45 days after notice. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment year.

  3. 3

    Gather evidence

    Recent comparable sales, photos of condition issues, repair estimates or an independent appraisal.

  4. 4

    Present your case

    Submit evidence or attend a hearing with the County Assessor.

  5. 5

    Get your decision

    If you win, your assessed value and bill go down. On a $820 bill, 10–15% off is $82–$123 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Indiana

Indiana homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Fountain County Assessor for amounts.

Homestead exemption

For your primary residence. Reduces the value used to calculate your bill.

Senior / over-65

Many states add an exemption or freeze for owners 65 and older.

Disability

For homeowners with qualifying disabilities, often similar to the over-65 benefit.

Veterans

Disabled veterans may get partial or full exemptions depending on rating.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Fountain County, Indiana?
The median effective property tax rate in Fountain County is 0.62%: a median annual bill of $820 on a median home value of $133,200. That's the 62nd-highest rate of 92 Indiana counties with Census data. Your own rate depends on which city, school district and special districts you're in. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023).
How much are property taxes in Fountain County?
The median Fountain County property tax bill is $820 a year, about $68 a month, compared with a Indiana county median of $1,106.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Fountain County?
The deadline to appeal in Fountain County is June 15 or 45 days after notice. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Fountain County a high property tax area?
Fountain County's 0.62% effective rate is below the Indiana county median of 0.68% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 62nd-highest rate of 92 Indiana counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Fountain County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Warren County

Rate: 0.52%

Median bill: $824

Montgomery County

Rate: 0.63%

Median bill: $1,047

Vermillion County

Rate: 0.72%

Median bill: $789

Parke County

Rate: 0.50%

Median bill: $691

Tippecanoe County

Rate: 0.62%

Median bill: $1,355

Benton County

Rate: 0.76%

Median bill: $1,024

Putnam County

Rate: 0.48%

Median bill: $978

Boone County

Rate: 0.80%

Median bill: $2,725

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