This page helps users handle a property tax need in Vanderburgh County, Indiana, including bill lookup, payment options, fees, and when to contact the county office.
The Vanderburgh County Treasurer's Office is the main local office for property tax billing and payments. The county also provides online tax list access and a Forte payment site for current payment activity.
Vanderburgh County Treasurer tax list
Use the Treasurer tax list to look up property tax information before paying or checking a bill. The online tax list states that it is not for official use, so contact the Treasurer's Office if the result is unclear or if the property has special handling.
Have one of these details ready before using the search:
- Property or parcel number, if known
- Property owner name, such as the last name
- Property address, including city if needed
To avoid narrowing the results too much, start with the simplest matching detail.
- Open the search the Treasurer tax list.
- Enter the parcel number, owner name, or property address.
- Review matching results for the parcel number, owner name, tax year, and property address.
- If a property was split or combined in the last 2 years, search by the last name to locate all bills before paying.
Search tip: Filling in too much information may restrict results.
Pay property taxes online
The county lists Forte as the online payment website for the 2025 pay 2026 property tax bill. Bills may not appear in search results for escrowed accounts, debit option accounts, tax sale properties, or confidential records.
Use the county's payment site to pay Vanderburgh County property taxes online. Convenience fees are added at the time of payment.
| Payment option | Fee or instruction |
|---|---|
| Credit or debit card | 2.15% per transaction |
| E-check | $0.65 per transaction |
| Phone payment | Call 1-877-690-3729 and use jurisdiction code 2436 |
The county states that it accepts E-check, Discover, Mastercard, Visa, Google Pay, and Apple Pay for the listed online payment process.
Other payment methods
Vanderburgh County lists several non-online ways to pay a property tax bill. Use the method that matches the bill status and payment type.
| Method | Details |
|---|---|
| Drop box | In front of the Civic Center on Martin Luther King Jr Blvd; cashier's check, money order, or check only; cash is not accepted. |
| Mail cashier's check, money order, or check to Vanderburgh County Treasurer's Office, PO Box 77, Evansville, IN 47701. | |
| Old National Bank | Visit any Evansville, IN Old National Bank with the original bill. Delinquent tax bills are not accepted there. |
| Office visit | Visit the Treasurer's Office in Room 210 at the Civic Center Complex. |
Mobile Home Permit payments, tax sale property payments, and tax sale payment plan payments must be made in the office using the accepted funds listed by the county.
Due dates and bill limits
Vanderburgh County lists property taxes as due May 11, 2026 and November 10, 2026 for the 2025 pay 2026 cycle. Online bill visibility can be limited for escrowed accounts, debit option accounts, tax sale properties, and confidential records.
If the online payment system does not show a bill, contact the Treasurer's Office for assistance. For historical information or a barcode to include with payment by check, the county directs users to the Treasurer site.
Assessment and tax calculation tools
The county links property tax users to the Vanderburgh County Assessor's XSoft Engage site for assessment-related information. The site notes that names and addresses of covered persons may be restricted and that data may be limited or unavailable under Indiana privacy rules.
The Treasurer site also includes property tax calculation and tax rate pages. The tax rate page lists tax year 2025 payable 2026 rates by district, including county, township, city or town, school, library, special, and total rate columns.
Tax sale and certified lien information
For tax sale matters, the county states that property may remain on the certified list unless all required delinquent taxes, special assessments, penalties, interest, and tax sale costs are paid in full. The 2025 tax sale was listed for September 24, 2025, online only.
For personal property taxes certified to court, the Vanderburgh County Treasurer's Office states that American Financial Credit Services, Inc. collects those certified amounts. AFCS does not accept payments for regular property tax payments.
Tax sale payment warning: Partial payment may be accepted, but it does not remove a property from tax sale unless the full required amount is paid by the listed deadline.
Property tax contacts
Use these contacts for property tax payment questions, bill issues, office visits, and tax sale questions.
- Vanderburgh County Treasurer's Office, 1 NW Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Civic Center Complex, Room 210, Evansville, IN 47708. Phone: (812) 435-5248. Fax: (812) 435-5341. Hours: M - F 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Tax sale parcel contact, Grace Pruett. Phone: (812) 435-5389.
- Regular phone payment line. Phone: 1-877-690-3729. Jurisdiction code: 2436.
Common questions
Where can I look up Vanderburgh County property taxes?
Use the Treasurer tax list lookup to search by parcel number, owner name, or property address.
Where can I pay Vanderburgh County property taxes online?
Use the county's Forte payment site to make an online property tax payment. The site may require a security check before access.
Why is my bill missing from the online payment search?
Bills may not appear for escrowed accounts, debit option accounts, tax sale properties, or confidential records. Contact the Treasurer's Office for help with those situations.
What fees apply to online property tax payments?
Credit and debit card payments have a 2.15% convenience fee per transaction. E-check payments have a $0.65 fee per transaction.
Who handles property tax payment questions?
The Vanderburgh County Treasurer's Office handles local property tax payments and billing questions. Call (812) 435-5248 during office hours.