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IN SB0163: Various property tax matters.

Enacted Indiana

Last verified Oct 2, 2026 · official bill text

SB0163 · where it stands

4 of 5 steps complete
  1. Introduced Complete
  2. Passed first chamber Complete
  3. Passed both chambers Complete
  4. Enacted Complete
  5. Effective Date not recorded
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In one paragraph

SB0163 regulates property tax inspections in Indiana, requiring taxpayer permission, details conditions for tax representatives, and mandates a report on automated valuation systems.

Plain-English summary, written with AI assistance. The official text controls.

What it means for business

If you operate in Indiana's property tax sector, you must comply with new inspection regulations by July 1, 2024, or face penalties.

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

  1. County boards or assessing officials must obtain taxpayer permission before property inspections.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

Mar 5, 2026. Signed by the Governor

Full 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.

Topics and industries

Affected industries

FinanceGovernmentReal Estate

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