Howard County Property Tax Calculator
Locality estimate page for Howard County, Indiana. Use this county/locality rate for faster screening, then confirm parcel-specific details with your local tax authority.
County/Locality Effective Rate
0.72%
State Effective Rate
0.76%
Sample Annual Tax Difference
-$170
Median Home Value (ACS)
$165,000
Median Annual Tax Bill (ACS)
$1,189
Owner-Occupied Households
25,119
The typical owner-occupied home in Howard County is valued at $165,000 with a median real estate tax bill of $1,189 per year — an effective rate of 0.72%. Both figures come from the same ACS release, so the ratio is an estimate rather than an aggregate of individual bills.
State Mortgage Context: Indiana
Most counties in this state follow the standard FHA floor framework.
State Effective Tax Rate
0.76%
FHA 1-Unit Floor
$541,287
FHA 1-Unit Ceiling
$1,249,125
In Howard County, Indiana, the current county-level estimate is 0.72%, or approximately $2,880 annually on a $400,000 home.
How to Use This County Estimate
Step 1
Enter your property value and assessment assumptions.
Step 2
Apply exemptions that may reduce taxable value.
Step 3
Compare county/locality estimate against statewide fallback.
Howard County Property Tax Snapshot
Estimated effective rate: 0.72% · vs Indiana: 0.76% · vs national benchmark: 0.90%
| Home value | Estimated annual tax | Estimated monthly tax |
|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $1,800 | $150 |
| $400,000 | $2,880 | $240 |
| $500,000 | $3,600 | $300 |
| $750,000 | $5,400 | $450 |
| $1,000,000 | $7,200 | $600 |
Compare Nearby Property Taxes
- Howard County0.72%
- Johnson County0.71%
- Monroe County0.71%
- Madison County0.74%
- Delaware County0.75%
- Clark County0.77%
- LaPorte County0.77%
Source Transparency
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (B25103 / B25077)
View sourceLast updated: August 2026
Estimates only. Confirm parcel-specific amounts with the official local taxing authority.
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