Reminder: Real Estate Taxes Are Due Thursday, May 10th

Posted on May 2, 2018   

Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI 

Taxpayers should be working to finalize their real-estate taxes since the submission deadline is coming up on Thursday, May 10th.

According to Starke County Treasurer Kasey Clark, Tax payment drop-off locations include the First National Bank of Monterey in Monterey and North Judson, the 1st Farmers Bank and Trust in Knox and North Judson and the DeMotte State Bank and 1st Source Bank in Knox.

Payments may also be put in the drop-box in front of the Starke County Treasurer’s Office in Knox. A self-addressed and stamped envelope should be included so an official receipt can be sent.

Any questions regarding age, disability, veteran, homestead or mortgage exemptions can be submitted to the Auditor’s Office at 772-9101. If you have any questions about assessed value, contact the Assessor’s Office at 772-9107. Any other questions can be directed to the Treasurer’s Office at 772-9111 ext 3.

Residents are asked to come into the Treasurer’s Office if they have any questions that cannot be answered over the phone or if they wish to submit their taxes in person. Bring your statements with you for faster service. If you haven’t received a bill, come in to check if it’s been returned. If your address has changed, you will need to come into the office to get the new one recorded.

Drop-off Location addresses can be found below:

Starke County Treasurer’s Office: 53 E Mound Street – Knox
1st Farmers Bank and Trust: 1402 S Heaton Street – Knox
1st Source Bank: 1620 N US Hwy 35 – Knox
DeMotte State Bank: 1501 S Heaton Street – Knox 

First National Bank of Monterey: 6222 E Main Street – Monterey 

1st Farmers Bank and Trust: 310 Lane Street – North Judson
First National Bank of Monterey: 902 W TAmer Avenue – North Judson

Property Tax Payments Due May 10th, Bills in the Mail

Posted on April 19, 2017
Author Mary Perren, WKVI

Starke County property tax bills are in the mail. Treasurer Kasey Clark says changes at the state level pushed the mailing date back to April 19th. Spring property tax payments are due May 10th and can be made via cash, check or money order. Property owners are urged to bring their statements along for faster service.

Payments can be made at First National Bank of Monterey, First Farmers Bank and Trust, DeMotte State Bank and 1st Source Bank locations in Knox, North Judson and Monterey or mailed to 1st Source Bank in South Bend for processing. A drop box is also available outside the treasurer’s office in the county annex building. Please include a self-addressed stamped envelope so a receipt can be sent. For questions about payments, please call 574-772-9111 ext 3.

Credit and debit card payments can also be processed for a fee. Visit http://www.co.starke.in.us/index.php/departments/treasurer/ to look up how much money you owe and to find information about electronic payments.

Taxpayers who don’t receive their bills within a few days should check with the treasurer’s office to see if it has been returned.

Taxpayers with questions about their assessed value can call the Starke County Assessor’s Office at 574-772-9107. Questions about age, disability, veterans, homestead or mortgage exemptions can be directed to the Starke County Auditor’s Office at 574-772-9101.