This page helps you look up Property Tax information in LaPorte County, Indiana, check payment options, and understand when to contact the La Porte County Treasurer.
For online tax information, Low Tax Info lets users search by name, address, parcel number, or duplicate number. The Treasurer’s Office handles tax collections, payment deadlines, penalties, and related tax questions.
Low Tax Info property tax search
Use search LaPorte County property tax information to look up a property tax record with one or more search fields.
- Name
- Address
- Parcel number
- Duplicate number
Adding more than one search field can help narrow results when a broad search returns too many matches.
- Open the LaPorte County Low Tax Info search.
- Enter one or more supported search fields.
- Review the matching property tax results.
- Check the Billing Detail section for charges, fees, adjustments, and payments reflected in the total due.
Search tip: For name searches, use last name followed by first name. For parcel number searches, enter the full number with or without formatting.
Search fields and result tips
The online search works best when the information is complete and entered in the expected format.
- For name searches, enter the last name before the first name.
- For address searches, enter the full address number and street name when available.
- For parcel number searches, enter the entire parcel number.
- For duplicate number searches, use only numbers and no letters or symbols.
The duplicate number is shorter than the parcel number and can be found on the tax bill.
Property tax bill payment options
LaPorte County property tax payments may be made online, by phone, by mail, in person, through drop boxes, or at certain Horizon Bank branches during lobby hours when the tax coupon is presented.
Use review La Porte County property tax bill payment options for county payment instructions. Online payments are also available through the county’s property tax online payment page.
| Payment method | Key detail |
|---|---|
| Mail a check and tax coupon to 555 Michigan Ave, Ste 102, La Porte, IN 46350. | |
| In person | Payments are accepted at the La Porte Treasurer’s Office or the Michigan City Treasurer’s Office. |
| Online | County online payments are available for property taxes through the online payments page. |
| Phone | Payments may be made by phone. The Treasurer page lists 1-877-690-3729 with jurisdiction code 2460 and the duplicate number from the bill. |
| Horizon Bank | Payments may be made during lobby hours at branches in Michigan City, La Porte, Coolspring-Johnson Rd, Wanatah, or Westville with the tax coupon. |
| Drop box | Drop boxes are available at the La Porte and Michigan City courthouse locations. |
Deadlines, penalties, and fees
The 2025 pay 2026 tax bill is mailed by April 15 and has due dates of May 11, 2026 and November 10, 2026. Tax bills are mailed once a year and include both spring and fall coupons.
| Item | Amount or rule |
|---|---|
| Spring installment | Due May 11. |
| Fall installment | Due November 10. |
| Weekend or holiday due date | Deadline extends to the next business day. |
| Late payment penalty | 10% after the due date. |
| Reduced penalty | 5% if payment is made within the first 30 days after the due date. |
| Duplicate tax bill fee | $1.50 per bill, payable in advance. |
| Mobile home permit fee | $10.00 each. |
| Info sheet fee | $1.00 each. |
Payments are timely when received in the Treasurer’s Office by closing on the deadline date, received at a local bank that accepts tax payments, or federally postmarked by the deadline.
La Porte County Treasurer tax collections
The La Porte County Treasurer collects taxes and handles delinquent tax matters. The Treasurer may order the sale of real property to pay delinquent taxes.
Credit card payments through the county web payment portal can be used only for the current tax bill. Once a credit card payment is submitted, confirmed, and accepted by the County, it is non-refundable in whole or in part. Processing fees are also non-refundable.
For mailed or written billing amount requests outside the restricted times, include parcel ID numbers. Checks should be made payable to La Porte County Treasurer, and parcel ID numbers should be written on the memo line.
Real estate tax sale
Parcels with a balance due from spring of the prior year or earlier are tentatively scheduled for Tax Sale. Several payment deadlines apply, with increasing amounts due.
A $220.00 tax sale charge is added to the amount due, and all names are published in local newspapers. Bidders must register with SRI before the sale.
Property tax help and contacts
Use these Treasurer contacts for property tax payments, deadlines, duplicate numbers, billing questions, and related tax collection issues.
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La Porte County Treasurer, LaPorte Office, 555 Michigan Avenue, Suite 102, La Porte, IN 46350
Phone: 219-326-6808 Ext. 2145
Fax: 219-326-7799
Email: lptreasurer@laporteco.in.gov
Office hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Lobby hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM -
La Porte County Treasurer, Michigan City Office, 300 Washington St, #361, 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 – 4:00 PM -
La Porte County Treasurer directory line
Phone: (219) 325-5575 -
Michigan City Treasurer directory line
Phone: (219) 809-0514
Common questions
Where can I search LaPorte County property tax information online?
Use the Low Tax Info search for LaPorte County. It supports searches by name, address, parcel number, or duplicate number.
What is the best way to search by owner name?
Enter the last name followed by the first name. This format gives better results than entering the first name first or using only a partial name.
Where is the duplicate number found?
The duplicate number is found on the tax bill. It is shorter than the parcel number and may only include numbers.
When are LaPorte County property tax installments due?
The spring installment is due May 11, and the fall installment is due November 10. If a due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday, the deadline moves to the next business day.
What happens if a property tax payment is late?
Payments after the due date incur a 10% penalty. The penalty is reduced to 5% when payment is made within the first 30 days after the due date.
Who handles LaPorte County property tax collection questions?
The La Porte County Treasurer handles tax collections, payment processing, delinquent tax matters, and related property tax questions.