Monroe County Property Assessor 2026: Search & Tax Records

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Monroe County, Indiana Property Records Guide

Search Monroe County IN Assessor Records, Beacon Parcels and Property Taxes

Monroe County’s Assessor maintains property records for every township and values real estate using Indiana’s market-value-in-use system. The county’s Beacon GIS lets you search by owner, property address and tax ID, while LowTaxInfo handles tax-account research by owner, address, state parcel number or duplicate number. The Treasurer collects the actual bill, the Auditor handles homestead deductions and other tax benefits, and the Recorder maintains deeds, mortgages, liens, plats and surveys.

This 2026 guide connects those systems in the correct order. It explains the April 28 Form 11 notices, the June 15 assessment-appeal deadline, May 11 and November 10 tax dates, Indiana’s 1%–2%–3% tax caps, Monroe County’s new 2026 homestead benefits, tax-sale rules, property-record fields, DoxPop deed research and the difference between a GIS parcel line and a legal boundary.

Search owner, address, tax ID, state parcel or duplicate number
Print property cards and review sales in Beacon
Check May 11 and November 10 tax installments
Understand appeals, homestead, tax caps and tax sale
Search Beacon Property Search Tax Records Pay Property Tax Search Deeds & Liens
County Assessor Judith A. Sharp
Assessor phone 812-349-2502
Spring 2026 due date May 11
Fall 2026 due date November 10
Editorial verification August 11, 2026
Current August 2026 position

Monroe County Property-Tax Status Right Now

The spring 2026 tax installment and the regular 2026 assessment-appeal deadline have both passed. Property taxes for 2025 assessments payable in 2026 were due May 11, 2026, and the second installment is due November 10, 2026. Separately, Monroe County mailed 2026 Form 11 assessment notices on April 28 for values that will affect taxes payable in 2027; the county’s stated deadline to appeal those assessments was June 15, 2026.
Spring tax still unpaid Search LowTaxInfo or contact the Treasurer for the current amount including any applicable penalty. Penalties may not appear online immediately after a due date.
Preparing for November Verify the parcel, payment history, fall coupon and escrow status well before November 10.
Disagree with 2026 Form 11 The regular June 15 deadline has passed. Contact the Assessor promptly to determine whether any statutory correction or other appeal route applies to the specific issue.
Indiana timing trap: the assessment year and the payment year are different. A 2026 Form 11 generally concerns the January 1, 2026 assessment that will be used for taxes payable in 2027. The tax bill you are paying in 2026 is based on the prior assessment year.
Use the right county office

Assessor, Auditor, Treasurer and Recorder: Who Handles What?

County Assessor

Property value, property record card, annual adjustment, real-estate characteristics, sales, Form 11 notices, assessment appeals and business personal-property assessment.

County Auditor

Homestead and other property-tax deductions or credits, property transfers through the county workflow, tax-sale administration and certain ownership/tax records.

County Treasurer

Actual property-tax bill, payment status, online payment, delinquency, tax-sale payoff, e-billing and receipts.

County Recorder

Deeds, mortgages, contracts, subdivision plats, surveys, liens, powers of attorney and permanent recorded real-estate documents.

Common error: paying the Treasurer does not challenge the assessed value, and the Assessor does not decide whether your tax payment posted. A deed change also moves through multiple county offices rather than being completed by the Assessor alone.
Same county name, different state: do not confuse this Indiana Assessor page with our existing Monroe County Florida Property Appraiser guide. Florida uses a Property Appraiser and Tax Collector; Monroe County, Indiana uses an Assessor, Auditor, Treasurer and Recorder.

Start With the Monroe County Property Task You Need

Find a property owner Search Beacon by owner, address or tax ID and match the parcel before using tax or deed records.
Check assessed value Open the property card, review land and improvements and compare the current assessment with local market evidence.
Find the tax bill Use LowTaxInfo by owner, address, state parcel number or duplicate number.
Claim homestead benefits File through the Auditor and verify the deduction appears on the next applicable tax bill.
Appeal assessment Use Form 130 and Monroe County Assessor’s appeal process when the filing period is open.
Research deed or survey Use the Recorder and DoxPop for legal documents instead of treating Beacon parcel lines as a survey.

Jump to Your Monroe County Property Task

Monroe County Property Record Field Decoder

State parcel / tax ID Core identifier for matching Beacon, Treasurer and legal-record research.
Duplicate number Tax-bill account identifier available as a LowTaxInfo search field.
Owner listing Useful for Assessor and tax research, but the recorded deed controls legal title questions.
Land use / soil Beacon can display land-use and soil information useful for rural and agricultural research.
Assessed value Indiana aims to assess real property at 100% of market value-in-use.
Sales history The Assessor maintains countywide sales information from 2008 to present.
Property record card Contains physical property characteristics and assessed value information.
GIS parcel line Reference mapping only; never substitute it for a deed or boundary survey.
Indiana market value-in-use

How Monroe County Assessed Value Becomes a Property-Tax Bill

Gross assessed value Indiana assessment aims to reflect 100% of the property’s market value-in-use.
Land and improvements are combined.
Deductions Qualifying homestead and other deductions reduce the taxable assessment.
Auditor-administered benefits matter here.
Net assessed value Local tax rates are applied to the assessment remaining after deductions.
Rates differ by taxing district.
Credits and caps Eligible credits and Indiana’s constitutional property-tax caps can reduce the amount payable.
Referendum-approved taxes can sit outside the ordinary caps.
2026 state validation: Indiana DLGF’s Monroe County page includes a 2026 ratio study, approval letter, narrative and land order. The state explains that the assessment ratio for Indiana property is intended to be 100%, with the ratio study measuring assessed value against sale price.
Why values can change each year

Monroe County Annual Adjustment Uses Neighborhood Sales

Indiana no longer relies only on occasional major reassessments. Monroe County annually compares prior assessments with current sales data in a neighborhood or market area and applies adjustment factors to keep assessments aligned with current market value-in-use.

Neighborhood sales Recent validated transactions help show whether a class of property has risen or fallen in market value.
Adjustment factor The difference between prior assessments and current sales can create a positive or negative trending factor.
Property type Residential, commercial and other property classes can experience different market behavior.
Tax-bill misconception: an assessment increase does not automatically mean the tax bill rises by the same percentage. Local budgets, tax rates, deductions, credits, tax caps and referendum charges also affect the final bill.
“My 2026 Form 11 shows an assessed value of $__________. Please explain the neighborhood annual-adjustment factor, the sales period used, the property characteristics on my record card and any comparable sales supporting the value.”
Indiana 1% • 2% • 3% circuit-breaker caps

Property-Tax Caps Do Not Mean Every Monroe County Bill Is Exactly 1%, 2% or 3%

Homestead Qualified owner-occupied homestead property is generally subject to a 1% cap based on gross assessed value.
Other residential / farmland Other residential property and agricultural land generally fall under the 2% cap.
Other real / personal property Other real estate and personal property generally use the 3% cap category.
Important exception: voter-approved referendum taxes are not subject to the ordinary 1%–2%–3% property-tax caps. A final tax bill can therefore exceed the simple cap calculation.
Read Indiana Tax Bill 101 Use the state guide to decode gross assessment, deductions, net assessed value, tax rates, credits and circuit-breaker caps.
Major 2026 Monroe County benefit changes

Monroe County Homestead Deduction and New 2026 Supplemental Credit

Homestead benefits are handled by the Monroe County Auditor, not by the Assessor or Treasurer. The county’s current homestead page lists a different deduction structure for the 2026 tax year than in 2025.

2026 standard deduction $48,000 Monroe County’s current table lists a $48,000 standard homestead deduction for 2026.
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Supplemental deduction 40% The county lists a 40% supplemental deduction from assessed value remaining after the standard deduction is applied.
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New 2026 homestead credit Up to $300 The Supplemental Homestead Credit is the lesser of $300 or 10% of the property-tax liability first due.
No separate credit application: Monroe County says the new Supplemental Homestead Credit is applied automatically when the property owner is already claiming the homestead standard deduction.

Homestead filing rules to remember

  • Property must qualify as the owner’s primary residence
  • File the deduction with the Monroe County Auditor
  • Application should be signed and filed or postmarked by January 15 to reflect on the next printed bills
  • Homestead filing is generally one-time while qualification continues
  • Notify the Auditor within 60 days when qualifying use changes
  • Verify the deduction on the next applicable tax bill
Planning beyond 2026: Monroe County’s published table shows the homestead structure changing again for later years. Do not use the 2026 $48,000 / 40% combination as a permanent future assumption.
Open Monroe County Homestead Guidance Review current ownership eligibility, filing instructions, deduction tables and the Supplemental Homestead Credit.
Additional deductions and credits

Senior, Disability, Veteran and Other Monroe County Tax Benefits

Over 65 benefits Indiana provides an Over 65 Circuit Breaker Credit for qualifying taxpayers. Monroe County also notes a separate $150 Over 65 Credit that is new to taxes in 2027, not 2026.
Disabled veteran Monroe County publishes several disabled-veteran deduction categories, but its current page warns that the Auditor is awaiting guidance concerning new 2026 legislation. Verify the live rules before relying on older dollar amounts.
Blind or disabled Qualifying taxpayers may be eligible for a property-tax deduction or credit subject to Indiana requirements.
Heritage barn Indiana provides a deduction route for qualifying heritage barns.
Enterprise / abatement Businesses or qualifying investments may have separate deduction or abatement programs.
Ask the Auditor Monroe County identifies the Auditor—not the Assessor or Treasurer—as the best local point of contact for deduction and credit eligibility.
Review Monroe County Deductions + Credits Check current forms and county instructions before calculating expected tax savings.
Assessment year vs payment year

Monroe County 2026 Property-Tax Calendar

Assessment date Real property is assessed as of January 1.
Form 11 mailed Monroe County mailed the 2026 Notices of Assessment of Land and Structures.
Spring tax due The 2026 first installment was due Monday, May 11 because May 10 fell on Sunday.
Personal property 2026 business tangible personal-property filings were due.
Form 11 appeal County-published 2026 assessment appeal deadline.
Tax sale Monroe County’s 2026 tax-sale FAQ lists Wednesday, October 7.
Fall tax due Second 2026 property-tax installment.
Do not use May 10 for 2026: May 10, 2026 fell on a Sunday, so Monroe County’s official online-payment page lists the actual spring due date as May 11, 2026.
Treasurer payment workflow

How to Pay Monroe County Property Taxes in 2026

Debit card 2.75%

Current minimum fee: $1.50.

Credit card 2.75%

Current minimum fee: $1.55.

eCheck $2.00

Flat current electronic-check service fee.

Search the tax record first. Verify owner, property and payable year in LowTaxInfo.
Open Monroe County Online Property Tax Payment. Use the official county payment page.
Review the amount due. If paying after a deadline, contact the Treasurer when the online penalty has not yet been uploaded.
Choose payment method. Compare card fees with the $2 eCheck charge before authorizing payment.
Submit before midnight on the deadline. Monroe County states that online payments processed after midnight on the due date are late.
Allow processing time. Electronic payments can take several business days to appear in the Treasurer system.
Save the confirmation. Keep the receipt until LowTaxInfo reflects the payment.
In person Monroe County Treasurer
100 W. Kirkwood Ave.
Room 204
Bloomington, IN 47404
Office hours Monday–Friday
8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Extended hours are published around major due dates.
Treasurer contact 812-349-2530
treasurer@co.monroe.in.us
Local bank payment: Monroe County also publishes participating-bank payment options for a limited period before due dates. The taxpayer must have the correct spring or fall remittance coupon, so check the live payment-options page before going to a bank.
No tax bill received? Monroe County states that failure to receive a statement does not remove the owner’s responsibility for timely payment and penalties. Search LowTaxInfo or contact the Treasurer before the due date.
2026 Form 11 appeal

How Monroe County Assessment Appeals Work

Assessment appeals are filed with the Monroe County Assessor using Indiana Form 130. The county’s Property Tax Assessment Board of Appeals—PTABOA—provides the local board review when a matter is not resolved earlier.

Read Form 11 Confirm assessment year, parcel and assessed value.
Review property card Check land, structures and record characteristics.
Gather evidence Use sales, photos, appraisals and factual corrections.
File Form 130 Submit to the County Assessor within the applicable period.
PTABOA review Continue through the county board process when necessary.
2026 deadline has passed: Monroe County mailed 2026 Form 11 notices on April 28 and published June 15, 2026 as the appeal deadline. By August 11, the normal filing period is over.

Build a stronger appeal file

  • Beacon property record card
  • 2026 Form 11 assessment notice
  • State parcel / tax ID
  • Comparable valid sales
  • Photos of condition problems
  • Repair or contractor estimates
  • Independent appraisal when appropriate
  • Evidence of incorrect land or structure data
Monroe County PTABOA in 2026: the board organized on February 26, 2026. The county describes it as a three-member board of Monroe County property owners with backgrounds relevant to real estate, taxation and local finance, with the Assessor serving as non-voting secretary.
Open Monroe County Appeal Forms Download Form 130 and review the county’s appeal instruction sheet.
Current 2026 property-condition issue

Report Recent Storm Damage That May Affect Your Property Record

Monroe County’s Assessor currently asks property owners whose property was damaged by recent storms to contact the office or submit the county’s damage form. The Assessor says staff will conduct a site visit after receiving the information.

Photograph damage Capture exterior, interior and structural damage before major repairs erase the evidence.
Save estimates Contractor, insurance and repair documentation can help establish the severity and timing of damage.
Contact Assessor Monroe County’s storm-damage notice lists 812-349-2842 for assistance.
Do not assume insurance automatically changes assessment: property-tax assessment and insurance claims are separate processes. Give the Assessor the county-requested information and verify whether an assessment adjustment is legally available for the applicable year.
Upcoming October 7, 2026 tax sale

Monroe County Tax Sale: What a Property Owner Needs to Know Now

Monroe County’s current FAQ lists the 2026 tax sale for Wednesday, October 7, 2026. Properties already certified to tax sale are subject to stricter payment requirements than an ordinary late tax account.

Courtesy stage Tax-sale courtesy letters are generally sent before certification to warn owners that a parcel is at risk.
Certified list The county says tax-sale property lists are certified July 1 each year.
Certified funds For certified 2026 tax-sale properties, cards and personal checks are not sufficient; cash, cashier’s check or money order is required.
Tax-sale fee The Treasurer says removal from the sale includes the delinquency, current May taxes, a $200 tax-sale fee and applicable additional charges.
2026 sale Monroe County’s current Tax Sale FAQ lists Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
After June 8: Monroe County’s current tax-sale owner page says certified funds are required for tax-sale properties after June 8. Online and phone payment are unavailable for those certified parcels.

Possible homestead tax-sale agreement

Homestead required The current agreement program is limited to a parcel that qualifies as the owner’s current homestead.
20% down The Treasurer requires at least a 20% certified-funds down payment when an agreement is approved.
Not automatic The Treasurer states that payment arrangements are discretionary and the office is not required to enter an agreement.
Timing: Monroe County says the Treasurer begins signing tax-sale agreements in July and encourages qualifying owners to contact the office as soon as possible before the October sale.
Check 2026 Tax-Sale Owner Instructions Review certified-funds rules, tax-sale agreements, payment requirements and current contact instructions.
Business tangible personal property

Monroe County Business Personal Property Filing

Business tangible personal property is assessed separately from real estate. Monroe County states that personal property is based on property owned January 1 and that 2026 forms were due May 15.

Filing date 2026 business tangible personal-property returns were due May 15.
Paper filing only locally Monroe County says its Assessor will not accept business personal-property returns by fax or email.
Where to send Monroe County Assessor
Personal Property Division
100 W. Kirkwood Ave., Room 104
Bloomington, IN 47404
Farm accounts: Monroe County directs farms to Form 102 and Form 104. Businesses can use the applicable Form 103 Short or Form 103 Long with Form 104 based on the filing criteria.
Missing the filing date does not mean ignore the account: contact the Assessor’s Personal Property Division for the correct late-filing or correction procedure rather than submitting an unapproved form by email.
Recorder documents and Property Watch

Search Monroe County Deeds, Mortgages, Liens, Plats and Surveys

The Monroe County Recorder maintains permanent public records affecting real property. Recorded instruments include deeds, mortgages, real-estate contracts, subdivision plats, surveys, liens and powers of attorney.

Open Monroe County Recorder online-record access. Use the county’s Access Records Online page.
Use DoxPop for indexed online records. Monroe County says online document viewing currently covers January 1991 to the present.
Residents receive limited free searching. The county states that residents receive six free searches per month, while business access uses subscription pricing based on usage.
Search the legal owner or instrument. Use deed, mortgage, lien or other document information to identify the correct recorded record.
Need a record older than January 1991? Contact the Recorder. The county says older requested documents can be prepared for online access.
Order the copy needed. Deed copies are currently $1 per page or image through the Recorder’s office.
Deed copy $1 per page / image
Recorder certification $5 per document
Recorder contact Amy Swain, Recorder
812-349-2520
recorder@co.monroe.in.us
Property Watch: Monroe County Recorder provides free property-record alert registration. It can help owners monitor newly recorded activity associated with their property or name.
Ownership change is a multi-office process: Monroe County Auditor explains that a deed transfer typically moves through the Assessor, Auditor and Recorder. The Auditor does not prepare deeds and recommends using an attorney or title company when a deed must be drafted.
Bloomington and Monroe County due diligence

Buyer’s Property-Record Checklist Before Closing

Check Why it matters Official route
State parcel / tax ID Makes sure the appraisal, tax and deed research all refer to the same parcel. Beacon
Property card Shows assessed value and physical property characteristics. Assessor / Beacon
2026 Form 11 The 2026 assessment affects the tax bill payable in 2027. Assessor
2026 tax bill Shows spring payment and remaining fall installment. LowTaxInfo / Treasurer
Homestead status Seller deductions do not guarantee the buyer will receive identical treatment. Auditor
Circuit-breaker category Homestead, other residential/farm and other property use different 1%, 2% or 3% caps. DLGF / tax bill
Recorded deed Legal ownership should be verified from the recorded instrument. Recorder / DoxPop
Liens / mortgages Can affect title and closing obligations. Recorder / title company
Survey / parcel boundary Beacon lines are not legal boundary evidence. Recorder / surveyor
Planning jurisdiction Properties inside Bloomington and properties in unincorporated Monroe County can have different planning and permitting routes. City or County planning office
“I am researching Monroe County parcel __________ before purchase. Please confirm the 2026 assessment, current payable tax balance, homestead or other deductions, tax-sale status if any and whether the property record shows any recent ownership or improvement changes.”

Monroe County Property Search Problems and Fast Fixes

Problem What to try Best office / system
Cannot find property in Beacon Try owner, simplified address and tax ID. Confirm you are searching Monroe County, Indiana. Beacon / GIS
Need exact tax balance Search LowTaxInfo rather than relying on the Assessor property card. Treasurer
Tax payment does not appear yet Allow several business days for processing and retain confirmation. Treasurer
Penalty is not displayed after due date The county says penalties may not appear until settlement; call for the correct amount. Treasurer
Assessment increased but tax did not increase the same amount Review tax rate, deductions, credits and circuit-breaker caps separately. Assessor / Auditor / Treasurer
2026 Form 11 seems wrong Regular June 15 deadline has passed; ask Assessor what remedy remains for the specific error. Assessor
Homestead missing Verify filing, qualification and effective tax year with Auditor. Auditor
GIS boundary looks different from fence Do not resolve boundary disputes with GIS. Check deed, plat, monuments and survey. Recorder / surveyor
Need deed older than 1991 Contact Recorder so an older record can be retrieved or made available. Recorder
Parcel is certified to tax sale Do not try ordinary online card payment. Contact Treasurer for certified-funds payoff instructions. Treasurer
Storm damaged structure Document damage and use the Assessor’s current storm-damage contact/form route. Assessor
Need prior tax history Use LowTaxInfo year selector; county says history extends to pay year 2016. LowTaxInfo

Monroe County Assessor, Auditor, Treasurer and Recorder Contacts

Assessor Judith A. Sharp
100 W. Kirkwood Ave.
Bloomington, IN 47404
812-349-2502
Mon–Fri: 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Auditor Brianne Gregory
100 W. Kirkwood Ave.
Bloomington, IN 47404
812-349-2510
Mon–Fri: 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Treasurer Catherine Smith
Room 204
100 W. Kirkwood Ave.
Bloomington, IN 47404
812-349-2530
Mon–Fri: 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Recorder Amy Swain
Room 122
100 W. Kirkwood Ave.
Bloomington, IN 47404
812-349-2520
Mon–Fri: 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
GIS Division: 501 N. Morton St., Suite 205, Bloomington, IN 47404 • 812-349-2048 • gis@co.monroe.in.us. The GIS staff can help users navigate Beacon and identify parcel-data issues.
Official live actions

Monroe County Property Records Action Center

Use the property identifier from Beacon, then move to the official system that handles the task you need.

Search Beacon Find owner, address, tax ID, property cards and parcel-map context. Check Tax Record Search payable and historical tax information. Check Tax Benefits Review homestead, senior, veteran and other deduction or credit routes. Search Recorded Documents Use Recorder/DoxPop access for deeds, mortgages, liens, surveys and related records.
10 Monroe County-specific answers

Monroe County Property Assessor Search FAQs

1. How do I search Monroe County Indiana property records?

Use Monroe County’s Beacon property and GIS system. The county says Beacon can search by property owner, address and tax ID, display land and parcel information, search sales and print property-record information.

2. Who is the Monroe County Indiana Assessor in 2026?

Judith A. Sharp is the Monroe County Assessor. The Assessor’s Office is at 100 W. Kirkwood Avenue in Bloomington and can be reached at 812-349-2502. The office maintains property records for all Monroe County townships.

3. How do I search Monroe County property taxes?

Use Monroe County LowTaxInfo. The county says properties can be searched by owner name, property address, state parcel number or duplicate number. Historical property-tax information can be viewed back to pay year 2016.

4. When are Monroe County property taxes due in 2026?

Taxes for 2025 assessments payable in 2026 are due in two installments. The spring due date was May 11, 2026 because May 10 fell on Sunday. The fall installment is due November 10, 2026.

5. What was the Monroe County 2026 property-assessment appeal deadline?

Monroe County mailed 2026 Form 11 assessment notices on April 28, 2026 and stated that the deadline to appeal the assessed value was June 15, 2026. Appeals are filed with the County Assessor using Form 130.

6. What is the Monroe County homestead deduction for 2026?

Monroe County’s current homestead table lists a $48,000 standard deduction for 2026 and a supplemental deduction equal to 40% of assessed value remaining after the standard deduction. The county also lists a new automatic Supplemental Homestead Credit equal to the lesser of $300 or 10% of the property-tax liability first due for an eligible homestead.

7. What are Indiana’s 1%, 2% and 3% property-tax caps?

Qualified homestead property is generally capped at 1% of gross assessed value, other residential property and agricultural land at 2%, and other real and personal property at 3%. Voter-approved referendum taxes can be outside the ordinary caps, so the simple percentage is not always the final maximum bill.

8. Can I use Monroe County Beacon GIS as a legal survey?

No. Monroe County expressly states that GIS parcel lines and corners are low-accuracy approximations and do not represent legal boundaries. For legal boundary questions, review the deed and subdivision plat and use a registered land surveyor.

9. Where can I search Monroe County Indiana deeds and liens?

Use the Monroe County Recorder’s online-record access through DoxPop. The county says online document viewing covers January 1991 to the present. Deeds, mortgages, contracts, plats, surveys, liens and other recorded instruments are maintained by the Recorder.

10. When is the Monroe County Indiana tax sale in 2026?

Monroe County’s current tax-sale FAQ lists Wednesday, October 7, 2026. Certified tax-sale properties have special payoff rules, including certified-funds requirements, so owners should contact the Treasurer rather than attempting an ordinary online card payment.

Official Sources and Editorial Verification

Monroe County Assessor Current Assessor contact, 2026 Form 11 notice, appeal deadline and appraisal services. Monroe County GIS / Beacon Parcel search, Beacon migration information, GIS disclaimer and mapping assistance. Online Property Tax Payment 2026 due dates, card/eCheck fees, payment timing and online-pay instructions. Monroe County Homestead 2026 deduction amounts, filing rule and Supplemental Homestead Credit. Tax-Sale Property Owners Certified funds, payment agreements and 2026 tax-sale payoff requirements. Monroe County Recorder Deeds, mortgages, surveys, liens, copy fees and free Property Watch.
Verified for this update: current Monroe County Assessor, 2026 Form 11 mailing and appeal deadline, Beacon migration, Beacon search capabilities, LowTaxInfo search fields and history, May 11 and November 10 tax dates, online payment fees, homestead deduction changes, new Supplemental Homestead Credit, property-tax cap categories, October 7 tax sale, certified-funds requirements, business personal-property deadline, Recorder access dates, deed-copy fee, Property Watch and official office contacts.

CountyPropertyAppraiser.org is an independent informational website. It is not affiliated with Monroe County Government, Monroe County Assessor, Auditor, Treasurer, Recorder, Indiana Department of Local Government Finance, Schneider Geospatial, LowTaxInfo, DoxPop, InvoiceCloud or any public-record, mapping or payment vendor.

Assessments, tax balances, penalties, deductions, credits, tax caps, appeal rules, officeholders, tax-sale eligibility, fees, online systems and office hours can change. Verify time-sensitive or parcel-specific information with the responsible official office before paying, filing an appeal, buying property, transferring title or taking legal action.

Last reviewed: August 11, 2026.

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