Referendum Information

A referendum is a public question placed on a ballot by a local unit. Past referenda have included construction projects (for various taxing units, including schools) and operating needs (for schools).

Property taxes that are approved by voters in a referendum are not subject to the property tax caps. Therefore, any successful referendum may result in a property tax bill that exceeds the caps (1% of assessed value for homesteads [owner-occupied residence], 2% for other residential properties and farmland, and 3% for all other property).

Petition/Remonstrance & Referendum Information

A taxpayer should contact their county voter registration office to obtain the proper petition forms to use under IC 6-1.1-20.

• Petition and Remonstrance Process Flow Chart
• Local Public Question/Referendum Process Flow Chart

If a taxpayer feels that a controlled project has been artificially divided, they may submit a form to the Department requesting a review of the project.

• Petition for Review of Proposed Controlled Project
• Petition for Review of Proposed Controlled Project Frequently Asked Questions
• Past Artificial Division Petition Orders

Referendum Calculator

Estimated Referendum Impact Calculator

To look up your assessed value, click HERE and find the value labeled "Assessed Value Total Land and Improvements." This value will be highlighted in yellow.

Reorganized Political Subdivision Referendum

November 2024 Elections

• Town of Sheridan and Adams Township, Hamilton County
  • Fiscal Analysis of the Proposed Reorganization
  • DLGF Review of Submitted Fiscal Analysis (IC 36-1.5-4-18)
  • Letter in Response to DLGF Review of Fiscal Plan
  • Findings and Final Determination on Proposed Ballot Question
  • Results:

Construction Project Referendum

What is a Controlled Project Referendum?

November 2024 Elections

May 2024 Elections

• No Referendums Held

Click HERE to review information on past construction project referenda.

Operating Referendum

What is a School Tax Levy Referendum?

November 2024 Elections

• Kokomo School Corporation, Howard County
  • Findings and Final Determination on Proposed Ballot Question REVISED
  • Findings and Final Determination on Proposed Ballot Question
  • Auditor's Certificate
  • Resolution
  • Revenue Spending Plan
  • Results:
• Lake Station School Corporation, Lake County
  • Findings and Final Determination on Proposed Ballot Question
  • Auditor's Certificate
  • Resolution
  • Revenue Spending Plan
  • Results:
• Twin Lakes School Corporation, White and Carroll Counties
  • Findings and Final Determination on Proposed Ballot Question
  • Auditor's Certificate
  • Resolution
  • Revenue Spending Plan
  • Results:

May 2024 Elections

• Blue River Valley School Corporation, Henry County
  • Findings and Final Determination on Proposed Ballot Question
  • Auditor's Certificate
  • Resolution
  • Revenue Spending Plan
  • Results: FAILED (Certified)
• Brown County Schools, Brown County
  • Findings and Final Determination on Proposed Ballot Question
  • Auditor's Certificate
  • Resolution
  • Revenue Spending Plan
  • Results: PASSED
• Fremont Community Schools, Steuben County
  • Findings and Final Determination on Proposed Ballot Question
  • Auditor's Certificate
  • Resolution
  • Revenue Spending Plan
  • Results: PASSED (Certified)
• MSD Pike Township, Marion County
  • Findings and Final Determination on Proposed Ballot Question
  • Auditor's Certificate
  • Resolution
  • Revenue Spending Plan
  • Results: PASSED (Certified)

Click HERE for information on past school tax levy referenda.

School Safety and Security Project Referendum

What is a School Safety and Security Referendum?

November 2024 Elections

May 2024 Elections

• No Referendums Held

Click HERE for information on past school safety referenda.

Bond Refunding Referendum

Click HERE for information on past bond refunding referenda.