Shelby County, IN Property Taxes (2026)

Shelby County owners pay a median of $1,327 a year on a median home value of $188,300, an effective rate of 0.70%. That's the 38th-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

0.70%

38th highest of 92 in IN

Median annual bill

$1,327

~$111/month

Median home value

$188,300

Indiana county median

0.68%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Shelby County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Shelby County's 0.70% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$1,318
Savings at 10–15% off
$132–$198
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Shelby County vs. Indiana vs. U.S. property tax rates

Shelby County0.70%
Indiana county median0.68%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Shelby County's effective property tax rate is 0.70%, vs. 0.68% for the median Indiana county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 38th 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 Shelby County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Shelby 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 $1,327 bill, 10–15% off is $133–$199 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Indiana

Indiana homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Shelby 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 Shelby County, Indiana?
The median effective property tax rate in Shelby County is 0.70%: a median annual bill of $1,327 on a median home value of $188,300. That's the 38th-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 Shelby County?
The median Shelby County property tax bill is $1,327 a year, about $111 a month, compared with a Indiana county median of $1,106.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Shelby County?
The deadline to appeal in Shelby County is June 15 or 45 days after notice. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Shelby County a high property tax area?
Shelby County's 0.70% effective rate is above the Indiana county median of 0.68% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 38th-highest rate of 92 Indiana counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Shelby County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Johnson County

Rate: 0.72%

Median bill: $1,875

Rush County

Rate: 0.65%

Median bill: $1,013

Hancock County

Rate: 0.68%

Median bill: $1,756

Decatur County

Rate: 0.62%

Median bill: $1,176

Bartholomew County

Rate: 0.72%

Median bill: $1,597

Marion County

Rate: 0.93%

Median bill: $1,923

Brown County

Rate: 0.47%

Median bill: $1,141

Fayette County

Rate: 0.76%

Median bill: $878

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