Owen County, IN Property Taxes (2026)

Owen County owners pay a median of $1,091 a year on a median home value of $162,400, an effective rate of 0.67%. That's the 48th-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

0.67%

48th highest of 92 in IN

Median annual bill

$1,091

~$91/month

Median home value

$162,400

Indiana county median

0.68%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Owen County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Owen County's 0.67% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$1,088
Savings at 10–15% off
$109–$163
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Owen County vs. Indiana vs. U.S. property tax rates

Owen County0.67%
Indiana county median0.68%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Owen County's effective property tax rate is 0.67%, vs. 0.68% for the median Indiana county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 48th 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 Owen County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Owen 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 $1,091 bill, 10–15% off is $109–$164 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Indiana

Indiana homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Owen 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 Owen County, Indiana?
The median effective property tax rate in Owen County is 0.67%: a median annual bill of $1,091 on a median home value of $162,400. That's the 48th-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 Owen County?
The median Owen County property tax bill is $1,091 a year, about $91 a month, compared with a Indiana county median of $1,106.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Owen County?
The deadline to appeal in Owen County is June 15 or 45 days after notice. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Owen County a high property tax area?
Owen County's 0.67% effective rate is below the Indiana county median of 0.68% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 48th-highest rate of 92 Indiana counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Owen County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Clay County

Rate: 0.46%

Median bill: $589

Monroe County

Rate: 0.70%

Median bill: $1,837

Greene County

Rate: 0.69%

Median bill: $895

Morgan County

Rate: 0.48%

Median bill: $1,056

Putnam County

Rate: 0.48%

Median bill: $978

Vigo County

Rate: 0.89%

Median bill: $1,256

Brown County

Rate: 0.47%

Median bill: $1,141

Sullivan County

Rate: 0.68%

Median bill: $825

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