2. I’d like to change the mailing address for my tax bill. Is that possible?

Yes.

• You must fill out and sign a change of address form.  You will need to provide proof of ownership to use these methods.
  Print change of address form.
• You can also use the change of address form on the tax bill you receive.
• Once complete mail or bring in the completed form.

3. Can I pay my property tax by credit card?

 Yes. you can pay by credit card or debit card:

• We accept walk-in payments with Credit or Debit cards.
• By phone call 1-800-809-5849.
• On-line MonroeTax.
• Have your statement with you whether you telephone or make your payment on-line.
• Be sure to record the confirmation number you will receive at the end of the transaction.
• This service provider will charge a fee of 2.95% of your tax bill for processing your tax payment using the online or phone method . Fees for the walk in service depend on the type of card but will range from 3.95 for some debit cards to 2.75% of the taxes paid for consumer credit cards.  This fee goes to PowerPay the company providing the service, not the Treasurer’s office.

4. If I call to request information about my property tax what information do I need to provide for you to look it up?

 Almost any information about the property can be used to find your tax information; here are a few of the commonly used items.

• Deed holder name
• Property address  -- property locations are least dependable
• Property number -- this can be a 10-digit number or an 18-digit number

 

5. Can I change the name on my tax bill?

• For real estate parcels you can add in-care-of (C/O) for mailing purposes only. The name on a real estate tax bill is the name of the deed holder. You need to contact the Auditor’s office (812-349-2510) to learn about the legal steps you must follow to change the deed.
• For changes of name on personal property or businesses you will need to call the County Assessor (812-349-2502) .

 

6. What information do I need to provide to the Treasurer’s office to obtain a mobile home title transfer or moving permit?

• You should bring the mobile home title to the Treasurer’s office, or if you do not have the title, we need the serial number of the trailer.
• If you are obtaining a moving permit, you need to provide the new location address.
• We also need the name of the current mobile home owner to do the tax clearance.

 All questions concerning tax exemptions/deductions and how the addition or deletion would change your tax, and questions regarding qualification for exemptions/deductions should be addressed to the Auditor’s office. You can contact the Auditor’s office by phone at 812-349-2510.

    

7. How much were my taxes in previous years?

You can find previous years taxes by using the following link .  Previous year taxes can also be found on the TS-1 which is mailed with the tax bill or separately if your taxes are paid through an escrow account.