Martha Lake
Treasurer

We welcome you not only to the office of the Howard County Treasurer (226 N. Main St.), but also to this web site.  Our goal is to help you be able to access your personal tax records anytime, day or night.  To view your tax information on line, please click “Tax Information” listed under “Features”.  All payments are posted on this web site one day after they are posted in the office.   Also our office is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday (except for holidays).   My staff and I welcome you and will be glad to help you with your questions and concerns. 

 The Howard County Treasurer is the custodian of all moneys belonging to Howard County.  The Treasurer collects local taxes which include:  real estate tax, personal property tax, mobile home tax, and state assessed tax.  The County Treasurer is responsible for the following miscellaneous taxes:  auto excise tax, inheritance tax, and innkeeper’s tax.  The County Treasurer, as an officer on the County Board of Finance, is responsible to deposit, invest and account for all moneys entrusted to Howard County Government. 

Please check the information below to find out the many other duties performed by this office.

The position of Treasurer is governed by the constitution of Indiana and State law.  The term of office is limited to two consecutive four year terms.

I am honored to hold this office and serve you in the capacity of Howard County Treasurer.

Thank you,

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Custodian and Investor of all County Money
    

2. Tax Collector for the County

   Real Estate Tax
   Personal Property Tax
   Mobile Home Tax
   Ditch Maintenance, Reconstruction and Conservancy Fees
   Sewer Lines
   Weed Cut Liens
   Demolition Liens
   Nuisance Lien

    

3. Issues Mobile Home Moving Permits and Title Transfers
    

4. Clears Liquor Licenses
    

5. Secretary to the Board of Finance

TAX DEADLINES FOR 2009 PAYMENTS

First Installment, June 19^th, 2009

Second Installment, November 10^th, 2009

Taxes can be mailed using the mailing address on the left.

 A U.S. postmark is required for on time mailing.  A 5% penalty will be added if your late payment is made within 30 days of the legal due date (if you have no other delinquent taxes due): a 10% penalty will be added if paid more than 30 days late. 

Please note that the Treasurer’s Office accepts partial payments
in order to make paying taxes easier.    

BANKS ACCEPTING TAX PAYMENTS

Community First, Harris Bank, Central Bank, First Farmers, National City, Star Financial and Keybank will accept “on time” tax payments.  All banks will refuse an altered tax bill or late payment. 

The Treasurer’s Office closes for approximately one week after each of the established tax deadline dates to process mail which was received “on time”.  Payments received after the deadline will be processed after the “on time” mail is posted.  

Mobile home title transfers and moving permits, and inheritance taxes will be accepted in the office during the closed time.  We are always available to answer your tax questions or concerns. 

For taxpayer convenience, the office has a payment drop box in the lobby of the Administration Center to accommodate all tax payments regardless of whether the office is open or closed.