Thank you for contacting my office.

I was also shocked and outraged at the massive increases in property taxes for our Marion County homeowners.  I, like some of you, will have to pay money to my escrow to help cover the cost of another tax increase.  These increases cannot continue. 

As a community, we benefit from the hard work and commitment of homeowners who have restored neglected houses and made older neighborhoods more attractive.  Also, our seniors should be able to stay in their homes that have provided them with great memories throughout the years, and young couples and families should not be forced out of their homes because of unaffordable property taxes.

I am currently having discussions with the Speaker of the House and members of the state legislature, as well as local government officials, to come up with a plan to address our tax problems.  We want a plan that will provide short term and long term relief.

Please visit the special section “Property Tax Information” on my website at www.in.gov/h96.  Also, you can contact my office if you need any additional information at 317.234.9080 or by email at h96@in.gov. 

Once again, thank you for your email.  Please know that I am committed to changing our tax system so that these substantial increases are prevented in the future.  Your quality of life is important to me as a neighbor and policy maker.  My office and I will keep you informed in the days and weeks ahead.

Sincerely Yours,

Gregory W. Porter

Indiana State Representative

District 96