County Assessor - The County Assessor processes appeals of the Township Assessor's determinations; determines those properties that are tax-exempt (i.e., churches and not-for-profit organizations) and; takes filings for and calculates inheritance tax.
Township Assessor - The Township Assessor identifies, lists and calculates the assessed value of all real and personal property in the county. Due to the Public Question posed on the November 4, 2008 ballot, the Marion County Township Assessors' duties were consolidated into the County Assessor effective January 1, 2009.
PTABOA - Property Tax Assessment Board of Appeals.
Assessment Notice - Form 11- This is the notice sent by the County Assessor showing the assessed value of your property.
Land - The ground on which improvements may be placed. Does not include anything but the land itself.
Improvements - Anything that is built on the land. (i.e., house, barn, pool, paving etc.)
Real Property - The sum of tangible and intangible rights in land and improvements on the land.
Personal Property - All movable items not permanently affixed to or part of the real estate.
Real Estate - The physical land and everything permanently attached to it.