Steuben County property tax
Homeowners in Steuben County, Indiana typically pay about 0.57% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $1,242 on a median home value of $216,200.
Typical effective rate
0.57%
higher than 75% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$1,242
per year
Median home value
$216,200
In IN
#73
of 92 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.57% — 39% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 22% lower than the Indiana median of 0.74%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $1,265 for mortgaged homes, $1,211 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 73rd highest effective rate of 92 ranked Indiana counties; nationally it sits around the 25th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Steuben County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.57%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Steuben County, IN?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Steuben County is 0.57% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($1,242) divided by the median home value ($216,200) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Steuben County?
The median owner-occupied home in Steuben County is valued at $216,200, and the median real estate tax paid is $1,242 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $1,265, versus $1,211 for homes without one.
How does Steuben County compare to the rest of Indiana?
Steuben County's effective rate is 22% lower than the Indiana median, ranking 73rd of 92 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Indiana counties
Counties ranked closest to Steuben County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Indiana counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70 | Fountain County | 0.59% | $849 |
| 71 | Greene County | 0.58% | $896 |
| 72 | Orange County | 0.58% | $917 |
| 74 | Ripley County | 0.56% | $1,250 |
| 75 | Carroll County | 0.56% | $1,015 |
| 76 | LaGrange County | 0.55% | $1,403 |
Official data & resources for Steuben County
- Steuben County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Steuben County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Steuben County — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.