46794 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 46794 (Wawaka, Indiana) pay a median of $935/year in property taxes on homes valued at $188,600. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.50%, which is 29% below the Indiana state average of 0.69%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 46794 is approximately $78, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Noble County. This is $316 less than the Indiana average of $1,251/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Indiana, 46794 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 47854 (0.50%) and 46135 (0.50%).

In Wawaka, property taxes represent approximately 1.3% of the median household income of $70,278, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Indiana reassesses property at sale to current market value, resetting your tax base to the purchase price. Noble County offers a Homestead Standard Deduction ($45,000 off assessed value for primary residences) — file with the Noble County Assessor within 60 days of purchase. Contact the Noble County Assessor to confirm your exemption filing and ask about the property tax appeal deadline in case you need to challenge the assessment.