Property Tax Relief May Be Available for Fayette County Residents Impacted by Flooding

Connersville, IN – The Fayette County Assessor is encouraging property owners affected by recent flooding or other storm damage to contact the Assessor’s office to learn whether they may qualify for a reassessment of their property’s value for the 2026 assessment year, payable in 2027.

When flooding or another disaster causes significant damage to a property, its value may be less than it was before the event. Your county assessor office can help walk you through a process that may allow the assessed value to be adjusted accordingly. The Fayette County Assessor’s Office can be reached directly at 765-825-4931, or you may visit the office at the Fayette County Courthouse in Connersville.

Property owners should:

Take photos or videos of the damage.

Keep insurance claims, repair estimates, receipts, and other records related to the damage.

Contact your county assessor even if you are unsure whether your damage qualifies.

Ask about Form 137R, the state form used to request a disaster-related reassessment.

“Over the next several days we will mail copies of the Form 137 to property owners who we believe to have been affected by the recent flooding. However, we have no way to be completely thorough so we need to get the word out to the community. This does NOT need immediate attention! Property Owners have more pressing matters to be concerned with at this time. If your property was damaged by the recent flood or other storm related damage, at some point before the end of this year please contact our office.”
-Jeff Coleman, Fayette County Assessor