County Treasurer
Joie Winski,
Treasurer
LaPorte Office
555 Michigan Avenue, Suite 102
La Porte, IN 46350
Phone: 219-326-6808 Ext. 2245/2246
Fax: 219-326-7799
Email: [email protected]
Michigan City Office
300 Washington St,
Michigan City, IN 46360
Phone: 219-874-5611 Ext. 2062
OFFICE HOURS
Monday – Friday
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
LOBBY HOURS
Monday – Friday
8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
PAYMENTS CAN BE MADE BY MAIL, IN OUR DROPBOXES, OR ONLINE.
(Drop Boxes can be found at 300 Washington St. at the Michigan City Courthouse, or in front of the LaPorte County Courthouse near the bus stop at Michigan & State)
TO PAY ONLINE, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT LAPORTECO.IN.GOV-CLICK ON ONLINE PAYMENTS AND CHOOSE PROPERTY TAXES.
TO PAY BY TELEPHONE, CALL 1-877-690-3729 AND YOU WILL NEED TO PROVIDE THE JURISDICTION CODE OF 2460. PLEASE HAVE THE DUPLICATE NUMBER FROM YOUR BILL AVAILABLE.
ABOUT THE TREASURER’S OFFICE
In some states, the person who performs the duties performed by county treasurers in Indiana is referred to as the tax collector. That title perfectly describes the primary duty of the county treasurer. Not only is the county treasurer responsible for collecting taxes, but in the case of delinquent taxes, the treasurer may order the sale of real property to pay delinquent taxes.
The treasurer also receives distributions of local income and other taxes that are collected by the state. The treasurer is responsible for the collection of some taxes imposed by state law on behalf of the state and also has custodial and investment responsibility for all taxes and other revenues collected by county government. Together with the auditor, the treasurer insures the proper distribution of funds.
Generally see IC 36-2-10 for duties of the County Treasurer
FACTS FOR LIEN PURCHASERS
INNKEEPERS TAX
Indiana Code 6-2.5-9
Indiana Code 6-9-6
Article 14
County Innkeepers Tax Return Form
Innkeepers Tax Q & A Sheet
IDOR Tax Bulletin #41
For more information or questions about the taxes, contact the Treasurer’s Office at [email protected] or visit the La Porte County Visitors Bureau
JUDGMENTS
Personal Property taxes that were due in the prior year will be certified to the court. A certified demand for payment of the delinquent taxes and penalties is mailed mid to late July.
Taxpayers then have thirty (30) days to make payment after which time the treasurer files a judgment in the court. Daily interest begins accumulating when the judgment is filed in the court.
DISCLAIMER
You will only be able to pay your current tax bill with your credit card. Your tax payment, once you have paid it with your credit card, will be posted to the La Porte County tax system within 3 business days.
LA PORTE COUNTY REFUND POLICY
Any payment made by a taxpayer via the County’s web payment portal is NON-REFUNDABLE, in whole or in part, once the payment has been submitted, confirmed and accepted by the County. If the submission is rejected by the County, refunds will be processed accordingly. Any processing fees associated with the transaction are NON-REFUNDABLE.