Sens. Miller,
Kenley: Senate Approves Bill to
Provide Greater Flexibility for Taxpayers
STATEHOUSE
(Feb. 14, 2013) — Legislation authored by State Sens. Pat Miller
(R-Indianapolis) and Luke Kenley (R-Noblesville) to provide Hoosiers with
greater flexibility when paying property taxes passed the Senate today by a 48-0
vote.
Senate Bill 275 makes it possible for Indiana
homeowners to pay their property taxes in monthly installments rather than as a
lump sum, if they choose to do so.
“Several
residents in our community came to me this summer expressing concerns that they
could not pay their property taxes in full but would benefit from a monthly
payment plan,” Miller said. “This bill is a common-sense fix in support of
taxpayers. My goal is to help Indiana homeowners keep their property and avoid
having it placed in a tax sale.”
Currently,
counties have the option to set up a monthly payment system for residents, but
only some counties have exercised that option.
“This legislation
would make sure all Hoosier homeowners are afforded the advantage of a payment
system that best fits their budget needs,” Kenley said.
The bill
now moves to the House of Representatives for further consideration. Its sponsor
is State Rep. Randy Truitt (R-West Lafayette).
