Tell City, Perry County, Indiana Property Taxes
Property Taxes in Tell City, Indiana
Median Tell City, Indiana effective property tax rate: 1.00%, significantly lower than the national median of 1.02%, and lower than the Indiana state median of 1.01%.
Median Tell City, Indiana home value: $115,500
Median annual Tell City, Indiana tax bill: $1,196, lower than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Perry calculated?
Property taxes in Tell City, Indiana are calculated based on the tax assessed value, which is often lower than the actual market value due to property tax exemptions such as the homestead or senior exemption.
Understanding Tell City’s property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Tell City, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
Tell City, Perry County, Indiana Property Tax Bill Calculator
$100,000
$1,500,000
$3,000,000
Median Effective Tax Rate
1%
Estimate Property Tax Bill
$1,155
$1,072
How Does the Tell City Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Tell City property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Tell City's median effective tax rate of 1.00% — based on actual property records in Perry County — to generate your estimate.
Enter your property's estimated assessed value — the figure the local appraisal district uses to calculate your bill, which reflects any exemptions you hold and is typically lower than your home's market value. Our calculator applies Tell City's median effective rate across all local levies, providing a more accurate estimate than applying a single county millage rate.
Your bill may vary by ZIP code within Tell City: rates range from 1.00% in 47586 to 1.00% in 47586, primarily due to differences in school district levies and local assessment districts.
For a more precise estimate, scroll down to explore ZIP code-level tax rate trends across Tell City.
About Tell City Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Tell City, Perry, Indiana
Tell City’s median effective property tax rate of 1.00% is lower than the Indiana state median of 1.01% and lower than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Perry County base levy combined with local school district levies and special assessment districts that vary by subdivision throughout the city.
Property tax rates are not uniform across Tell City. Homeowners in the 47586 ZIP code carry a median effective rate of 1.00%, while those in the same ZIP code pay 1.00%. This spread — 0.00 percentage points across the same city — reflects how school district boundaries and local assessment districts are drawn across Perry County. Understanding which part of Tell City you live in can make a meaningful difference to your annual tax bill.
Tell City homeowners who believe their assessed value is too high can file a formal appeal with the local Tax Assessor before the June 15, 2026 deadline each year.
If your estimated bill above seems higher than expected, Ownwell can review your assessment and protest on your behalf. You only pay if we save you money.
Property Tax Rates Across Tell City, Perry County, Indiana
As noted earlier, local government entities set tax rates, which can vary widely within a state.
Why? Because annually, each county estimates its required budget to provide services and divides that by the total value of all taxable property within its jurisdiction. This calculation results in the property tax rate.
While there are votes and laws involved in setting tax rates and budgets, in a nutshell, this is the annual process.
Below, you can compare Tell City’s effective property tax rate to other cities in Indiana and the median property tax rates in Indiana and the U.S.
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill ÷ assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.
Median Effective Tell City Tax Rate
1.00%
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill ÷ assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.
Median Effective Perry County Tax Rate
1.00%
Median Effective Indiana Tax Rate
1.01%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.02%
Property Tax Rates Across Tell City, Perry County, Indiana
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47586 | 0.55% | 0.78% | 1.00% | 1.06% | 2.00% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Tell City, Perry County, Indiana
When examining property taxes in Tell City, Indiana, understanding the distinction between "market value" and "assessed value" is crucial.
The market value is what a willing buyer would pay to a willing seller in an open and competitive market, often influenced by location, property condition, and economic market trends. The Perry County tax office estimates the market value for tax purposes.
The assessed value is the market value minus any applicable exemptions or limits determined by local laws and offerings. The tax assessed value is the figure used to calculate your property taxes or the amount multiplied by your tax rate to get your tax bill.
Assessment notices:
In Perry County, assessment notices are sent in the spring each year. They'll typically reach your mailbox by the middle of the month.
Each property owner receives an assessment notice that contains both the market value and assessed value, along with an estimate of your property tax bill. By providing insights into how assessed and market values are determined, this section helps property owners navigate their tax responsibilities and understand the valuation processes affecting their property taxes in Tell City.
For example, the median home price in Tell City is $115,500, with tax bills ranging significantly across the county. 47586 has the highest median home price at $115,500.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Tell City, Perry County, Indiana
Source: Ownwell
$26,000
$83,450
$140,900
Median Tell City Market Value
$115,500
Median Perry County Market Value
$104,050
Median Indiana Market Value
$186,200
Median United States Market Value
$235,294
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Tell City, Perry County, Indiana
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47586 | $45,670 | $76,325 | $115,500 | $168,100 | $228,960 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Tell City, Perry County, Indiana
Property tax bills in Tell City are calculated by applying the local tax rate to a home’s assessed value, which is based on the market value of the property. The assessed value can be influenced by the home’s size, condition, location, and any improvements or changes that affect what it would sell for. Local taxing authorities then use that value to determine the final bill.
For homeowners, this means a higher assessed value can lead to a larger property tax bill, while a lower assessed value can reduce it. In Tell City, the median home price is $115,500, and property tax bills typically range from $633 at the 25th percentile to $1,777 at the 75th percentile, with the 90th percentile reaching $2,490. The median tax bill in the area is $1,196, which is below the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
Median Tell City Tax Bill
$1,196
Median Perry County Tax Bill
$1,065
Median Indiana Tax Bill
$1,964
Median United States Tax Bill
$2,400
Property Tax Bills Across Tell City, Perry County, Indiana
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47586 | $333 | $633 | $1,196 | $1,777 | $2,490 |
Source: Ownwell
Don't miss the deadline to appeal!
Dates | |
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| Appeal Deadline | June 15 |
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| Perry Tax Assessor | |
| Website | perryin.wthgis.com |