County Assessor: Tim Smith
Phone: (765) 973-9254
FAX: (765) 973-9307
E-Mail: assessor@co.wayne.in.us
Wayne Township Assessor: Gary Callahan
Phone: (765) 973-9227
FAX: (765) 973-9307
E-Mail: waynetwp@co.wayne.in.us
ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT
THIS IS NOT A BILL (RETAIN FOR YOUR RECORDS)
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The purpose of this form is to notify you of the assessed value of your property
as of January 1st 2019. Tax bills for this assessment will be mailed in April 2019. Please DO NOT call the Assessor's office with tax amount questions. Tax amounts will not be known until the tax bills are printed in the spring of 2020.
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The base rate for Agricultural land has changed to the amount of $1560 per acre. This rate is set at the State level and cannot be appealed.
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The Classified Forest base rate has changed to $13.85 per acre.
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The FINAL DAY to appeal the value on this notice will be June 15, 2019, since this is a Saturday you will have until Monday June 17, 2019.
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If you believe this assessment is not accurate, you have 45 days from the date on this notice to file an appeal with the assessor. THIS WILL BE THE ONLY CHANCE YOU WILL HAVE TO APPEAL THIS ASSESSMENT.
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Your assessment should represent the "Market Value" of your property. Please remember, you cannot appeal the amount of your taxes. If you believe your assessment is in error, base your appeal on the assessment/market value.
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If you would like to review your property record card, you may do so at: https://beacon.schneidercorp.com/?site-WayneCountylN. Enter your name or parcel number in the "Search for" box. Click on Property record card. Your property record card will pop up for review or you may print it out.
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Last date to file a Form 136 Application for Property Tax Exemption is April 1st.
- Two copies of the form must be filed with the County Assessor of the county where the property is located.
For more information or assistance, please contact Betty Smith-Henson, Wayne County Assessor or Timothy Smith, Wayne Township Assessor.