Marion County Property Tax Board of Appeals Meeting - October 23, 2026

The Marion County Property Tax Board of Appeals (PWO) convened on October 23, 2026, to hear several property tax assessment appeals and other routine matters. The board considered both residential and commercial appeals, including requests for adjustments based on property condition, income data, and administrative errors. Key decisions included votes on individual assessments, tabling of certain appeals, and approval of exemptions and meeting dates.

Consent Calendar

• Minutes from the previous meeting were unanimously approved.
• Bulk approvals for pages 26-106 (with exceptions), pages 107-197 (with exceptions), pages 198-289 (withdrawals), and pages 290-300 (exemptions) were passed via consent motions.

Discussion Items

• John Sturm Appeal (Parcel 1034364): The petitioner argued his property assessment was too high, presenting evidence of a gutted, unfinished interior. He requested deductions for unfinished interior, removal of air conditioning charges, adjustment of completion percentage to 32%, and a condition rating of "very poor" (95% depreciation). Staff analyst Bradley Powers offered a final value based on 35% completion and fair condition, with values of $80,200 for 2023 and 2024, $92,800 for 2025, and $96,500 for 2026. The board voted to accept the staff's recommendation. (Note: The board voted on multiple years including 2023, 2024, and 2025, and also addressed 2026.)

• Allison Transmission Personal Property Appeals (Two parcels): Matt Angler (Ice Miller) requested a one-month postponement to allow a meeting between Allison, the county assessor's office, and DMD regarding an abatement issue. Emily Stump (DMD) agreed. The board voted to table the appeals until the next meeting.

• Crystal House Name Change Appeal: Terry Chase (via staff) requested correction of a name change issue that led to an incorrect tax bill. The board approved the name change and restored exemptions for 2024 and 2025.

• David King Appeal (4742 East 17th Street): The petitioner contested a 44% assessment increase to $114,800, citing extensive needed repairs (roof, electrical, HVAC, etc.) and arguing the property should be valued as a cash sale. Staff had offered $100,000 based on poor condition. After hearing testimony, the board voted to accept staff's proposed value of $100,800 (noting the discrepancy between staff's $100,000 offer and the chairman's stated $100,800). The motion passed.

• Crickside Square Apartments Appeal (Parcels 6022125, 6022128, and others): Staff indicated they could not meet the 5% burden of proof because the property owner refused to provide income information. They proposed lowering the assessment to the prior year's value. The board discussed the lack of cooperation and voted to reject the lower values and sustain the original assessed values for all years. The motion passed.

• Other Bulk Actions: The board approved multiple sets of appeals via consent: pages 1-25 (with minor items), pages 26-106 (with exceptions for the already-heard cases), pages 107-197 (objective appeals, with exceptions), pages 198-289 (withdrawals), and pages 290-300 (exemptions, including a CIB building).

Key Outcomes

• John Sturm's property was assessed at $80,200 (2023, 2024), $92,800 (2025), and $96,500 (2026).
• David King's property was assessed at $100,800 for 2025 (the appeal year).
• Allison Transmission appeals were tabled to the next meeting.
• Crystal House exemption was restored for 2024 and 2025.
• Crickside Square appeals were denied, with original assessments sustained for all years.
• Meeting dates for the next year were approved.