47527 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 47527 (Dubois, Indiana) pay a median of $1,453/year in property taxes on homes valued at $260,700. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.56%, which is 20% below the Indiana state average of 0.69%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 47527 is approximately $121, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Dubois County. This is $202 more than the Indiana average of $1,251/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Indiana, 47527 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 46182 (0.56%) and 46962 (0.56%).

In Dubois, property taxes represent approximately 1.6% of the median household income of $88,571, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Dubois County's triennial reassessment will reset your property value to market at purchase; at a low effective rate of 0.49%, monitor whether improvements or reassessment cycles will increase your bill. Dubois County provides a Homestead Exemption and Senior Exemption (65+) reducing your assessed value—file with the Dubois County Assessor within 60 days of closing. Request a copy of your preliminary assessment from the Dubois County Assessor to verify the calculation before filing any exemption claims.