Porter County, IN Property Taxes (2026)

Porter County owners pay a median of $2,172 a year on a median home value of $261,900, an effective rate of 0.83%. That's the 9th-highest rate of 92 Indiana counties with Census data, above 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

0.83%

9th highest of 92 in IN

Median annual bill

$2,172

~$181/month

Median home value

$261,900

Indiana county median

0.68%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Porter County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Porter County's 0.83% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$2,174
Savings at 10–15% off
$217–$326
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Porter County vs. Indiana vs. U.S. property tax rates

Porter County0.83%
Indiana county median0.68%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Porter County's effective property tax rate is 0.83%, vs. 0.68% for the median Indiana county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 9th 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 Porter County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Porter 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 $2,172 bill, 10–15% off is $217–$326 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Indiana

Indiana homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Porter 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 Porter County, Indiana?
The median effective property tax rate in Porter County is 0.83%: a median annual bill of $2,172 on a median home value of $261,900. That's the 9th-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 Porter County?
The median Porter County property tax bill is $2,172 a year, about $181 a month, compared with a Indiana county median of $1,106.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Porter County?
The deadline to appeal in Porter County is June 15 or 45 days after notice. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Porter County a high property tax area?
Porter County's 0.83% effective rate is above the Indiana county median of 0.68% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 9th-highest rate of 92 Indiana counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Porter County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Lake County

Rate: 0.93%

Median bill: $1,987

LaPorte County

Rate: 0.79%

Median bill: $1,435

Starke County

Rate: 0.60%

Median bill: $895

Jasper County

Rate: 0.49%

Median bill: $998

Pulaski County

Rate: 0.48%

Median bill: $646

St. Joseph County

Rate: 0.87%

Median bill: $1,559

Newton County

Rate: 0.83%

Median bill: $1,316

Marshall County

Rate: 0.68%

Median bill: $1,260

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