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SB0163 regulates property tax inspections in Indiana, requiring taxpayer permission, details conditions for tax representatives, and mandates a report on automated valuation systems.
If you operate in Indiana's property tax sector, you must comply with new inspection regulations by July 1, 2024, or face penalties.
State
Indiana
Bill Number
SB0163
Status
Passed Both Chambers
Risk Level
Medium
Category
Comprehensive
Last Action
Mar 5, 2026
Last Verified
May 4, 2026
Data Updated
May 4, 2026
What do these statuses mean?▼
Introduced— Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
Unknown— Status data not yet available or awaiting classification
Affected Industries
FinanceGovernmentLocal GovernmentReal Estate
What This Means
This bill establishes new requirements for property tax inspections in Indiana, mandates taxpayer permission, specifies conditions for tax representatives, and requires a report on automated valuation systems.
Key Provisions
County boards or assessing officials must obtain taxpayer permission before property inspections.
Requires a report on automated valuation systems to be prepared by the Department of Local Government Finance, though specific elements are not detailed in the bill.
Allows individuals to serve as tax representatives under specific circumstances, such as being designated by the taxpayer or having a fiduciary relationship, without limiting to certain professions.
Latest Legislative Action
Public Law 114
Full Legal Analysis
SB0163 introduces significant changes to property tax regulations in Indiana, particularly concerning the rights of taxpayers and the processes surrounding property inspections. The bill requires county boards or assessing officials to obtain taxpayer permission before conducting property inspections. Additionally, the bill requires a report on automated valuation systems to be prepared by the Department of Local Government Finance, though specific elements such as accuracy, methodology, data sources, and transparency are not detailed in the bill. The bill allows individuals to serve as tax representatives under specific circumstances, such as being designated by the taxpayer or having a fiduciary relationship, without limiting to certain professions. The bill does not specify a new expiration date for the county option circuit breaker tax credit.
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