Michelle Schouten
53 East Mound Street
Knox, IN 46534
Phone Number: (574) 772-9107
Fax: (574) 772-9116
Email: [email protected]
Office Hours
Monday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm (CST)
Tuesday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm (CST)
Wednesday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm (CST)
Thursday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm (CST)
Friday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm (CST)
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Note: Due to personnel shortages, the approval and processing of combinations, splits, lot line adjustments, and subdivisions is currently suspended until 19 September2026 unless otherwise specified. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Also Property Tax Relief May Be Available for Hoosiers Impacted by the recent Storms and Flooding
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The Starke County Assessor’s Office along with the State of Indiana is encouraging property owners affected by recent storm damage and/or flooding to contact their assessor’s office to learn whether they may qualify for a reassessment of their property’s value.
When flooding or another disaster causes significant damage to a property, its value may be less than it was before the event. Your county assessor’s staff can help walk you through a process that may allow the assessed value to be adjusted accordingly. The Starke County Assessor’s Office can be reached directly at 574-772-9107, or you may contact us by email at [email protected].
Property owners should:
- Take photos or videos of the damage.
- Keep insurance claims, repair estimates, receipts, and other records related to the damage.
- Contact your county assessor even if you are unsure whether your damage qualifies.
- Ask about Form 137R, the state form used to request a disaster-related reassessment.
You do not need to figure this out on your own. If your property was damaged by the recent storms and flooding, start by contacting your county assessor’s office. They can explain the process, help determine which provision may apply to your situation, and provide information about the forms and deadlines.
Assessment Dates
Personal Property – January 1st
Personal Property Mobile Homes – January 1st
Real Estate Improvements – January 1st
Indiana personal property assessment forms are to be turned into the Starke County Assessor on or before May 15th. These forms can be found on the Indiana website at www.in.gov/dlgf Even if you are exempt from taxes, you must file the forms on time. Failure to file by May 15th will result in a $25 penalty.
For transfers of Real Estate, sales disclosure forms can be found on the Indiana website at www.in.gov/dlgf If you believe that the sales disclosure form is not required for your transfer please send our in lieu of SDF form with your documents, so we can verify the reason.
Please contact the county assessor on any removal of real estate improvements.
Property Record Card Fee – .10 cents a copy
Fax Fee – $1.00 per page
Cyclical Reassessment
Representatives from the county assessor’s office will physically inspect 25 percent of the parcels in the county each year. The purpose of these inspections is to ensure accurate information for every property record. Accurate records help provide accurate assessments to the taxpayers.
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