This page helps with Property Tax tasks in Elkhart County, Indiana, including how to view tax bills, search invoices, pay online, and contact the Elkhart County Treasurer for payment questions.
Elkhart County uses Invoice Cloud for online access to real estate, mobile home, and business personal property tax bills. The Treasurer’s office also handles tax collection, payment questions, mobile home permit support, and related property tax services.
Elkhart County online tax bill search
Use the Elkhart County Invoice Cloud account search that matches the type of tax bill you need. You can search invoices without parcel registration, and “One Time Pay” does not require registration.
- County parcel number
- Owner name
- Property address or business property address
- State parcel number for real estate taxes
For best results, enter information in only one search field, then submit and scroll down to review any matching invoices.
- Choose the correct account search for the tax bill type.
- Enter one supported search value, such as a parcel number with dashes, last name before first name, or a partial address.
- Select the search option and review the invoice results.
- Use the “View Invoice” link to check the next due date for the current balance amount.
Start with the real estate tax invoice search, the mobile home tax invoice search, or the business personal property tax invoice search.
Payment balance note: the online amount may not include penalties after a due date, so contact the Treasurer’s office for the correct payment amount when paying late.
Property tax due dates and penalties
Elkhart County property taxes are due each year in two installments. If a due date falls on a holiday or weekend, the due date moves to the following business day.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Regular installment dates | May 10 and November 10, or the following business day when applicable |
| Penalty within 30 calendar days after the due date | 5% added to any unpaid balance |
| Penalty on the 31st day after the due date | An additional 5% added |
| 2026 spring installment date | May 11, 2026 |
| 2026 fall installment date | November 10, 2026 |
The Treasurer’s office accepts partial payments in any amount throughout the year, but unpaid amounts still remaining as of the due date are subject to penalties.
Payment options and fees
Elkhart County accepts several property tax payment methods. Online payments are fee based, and the maximum payment amount is $125,000.
| Payment option | What to know |
|---|---|
| Online payment | Credit card, PayPal products, and Venmo payments have a 2.95% fee with a $1.00 minimum; e-check payments have a $0.95 fee. |
| Pay by Text | Registered users can pay by cell phone and receive text alerts when a bill is ready. |
| Phone payment | Call (888) 881-9911; the automated service requires the parcel number, type of tax, and tax year. |
| Mail payment to Elkhart County Treasurer, P.O. Box 116, Goshen, IN 46527. | |
| Drop box | Use the drop box at the north entrance of the Elkhart County Administration Building at 117 N. Second St, Goshen, IN 46526. |
| Bank branch | Take the original tax coupon to any branch of First Source Bank, First State Bank, Interra Credit Union, or Lake City Bank. |
Accepted forms of payment include personal check, cash, money order, credit card, business check, wire, and ACH.
Tax bills, paperless billing, and address changes
Property tax bills are mailed at least 15 business days before the first installment due date. Not receiving a property tax bill is not sufficient reason to waive penalties under Indiana State Law.
Property tax information, copies of tax bills, and payment coupons are available online through the county’s pay and view bills service. Paperless registration for each year ends on March 15. Registration after that date takes effect in the following billing cycle.
To change the mailing address for a tax coupon or other property tax correspondence, email [email protected] or complete an address change form in the Treasurer’s office.
Related property tax offices and issues
The Treasurer’s office collects taxes and helps with property tax payment questions, mobile home permits, alcohol permit clearance, and delinquent tax collections. Some related questions are handled by other offices or agencies.
- Questions about deductions should go to the County Auditor.
- Questions about assessed values should go to the County Assessor.
- Assessed value questions for property in Concord Township should go to the Concord Township assessor.
- Delinquent mobile home and personal property tax collections certified to court are handled through American Financial Credit Services.
Real estate parcels with delinquent taxes or special assessments of three installments or greater are subject to tax sale. Tax sale information is available through the SRI Tax Sale website and the Elkhart County website.
Elkhart County Treasurer contact information
Use these contacts for property tax payment questions, tax bill help, related Treasurer services, and office-specific routing.
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Elkhart County Treasurer, 117 N. Second St., Room 201, Goshen, IN 46526
Phone: (574) 535-6759
Fax: (574) 535-6659
Email: [email protected]
Hours: Monday 8:00am – 5:00pm; Tuesday – Friday 8:00am – 4:00pm - Elkhart County Treasurer mailing address, P.O. Box 116, Goshen, IN 46527
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County Auditor
Phone: (574) 535-6710 -
County Assessor
Phone: (574) 535-6700 -
Concord Township assessor
Phone: (574) 523-2217 -
American Financial Credit Services
Phone: 1-888-317-2327 ext. 500
Common questions
Where can I search for an Elkhart County property tax bill?
Use the Invoice Cloud searches for the correct bill type: real estate taxes, mobile home taxes, or business personal property taxes.
Do I need to register to view or pay a tax bill online?
No. Parcel registration is not required to view or pay tax liability, and “One Time Pay” does not require registration.
What should I do if the online payment amount may be late?
Contact the Elkhart County Treasurer before paying. The amount shown online may not include penalties after the due date.
When are Elkhart County property taxes due?
Property taxes are due annually in two installments, May 10 and November 10, or the following business day if the date falls on a holiday or weekend.
Who handles deductions or assessed value questions?
Deductions should be directed to the County Auditor. Assessed value questions should be directed to the County Assessor, or to the Concord Township assessor for property located in Concord Township.