Tagged: local government

3 articles tagged with "local government".

Property TaxesJun 10, 20267 min read

The Maximum Levy Growth Quotient: The Obscure Number That Will Shape Your 2027 Indiana Tax Bill

Indiana's 4% levy cap expires after 2026, and the MLGQ that replaces it gets certified around July 1. How the quotient works, the per-county four-factor formula lawmakers proposed but did not pass, and why levy growth matters more than your assessment.

How-To GuidesJun 4, 20266 min read

TIF Districts Explained: How Indiana Captures Incremental Assessed Value

What Indiana TIF districts do, how base vs incremental assessed value works, what TIF revenue funds, the effect on schools and county budgets, and when districts expire.

Property TaxesMay 28, 20265 min read

New in 2026: Your City Must Hold a Hearing to Raise Its Levy

Under Indiana SB 1, local units must now pass an ordinance after a public hearing to raise their levy. Here's what changed in 2026 and how to show up and weigh in.