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Lake County, IN Property Tax Calculator
Lake County homeowners pay a median $2,112 a year in property tax, 0.92% of a median $230,600 home: above Indiana's 0.74% but below the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in Lake County by home value, at 0.92%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $120,000 | $1,099 | $92 |
| $170,000 | $1,557 | $130 |
| $230,000 | $2,107 | $176 |
| $350,000 | $3,206 | $267 |
| $460,000 | $4,214 | $351 |
Lake County against Indiana and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake County | 0.92% | $2,112 | $230,600 | $71,493 |
| Indiana | 0.74% | $1,614 | $218,200 | $71,957 |
| United States | 0.94% | $3,119 | $332,700 | $80,734 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Lake County, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at the county's median home value and rate.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Lake County?
The effective rate is 0.92%: a median $2,112 a year on a median $230,600 home. That's the 1st highest of the 28 Indiana counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Lake County?
About $3,664 a year, $305 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Lake County compare with the rest of Indiana?
Its rate is above the state's 0.74%. Across Indiana, covered counties range from 0.49% to 0.92%.
How do I lower my Lake County property tax?
Apply for every exemption you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption, and appeal your assessment if it is higher than comparable homes sold nearby; the county assessor explains the deadlines.
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