The true tax value of mobile homes assessed under I.C. 6-1.1-7 (other than mobile homes subject to the preferred valuation method under I.C. 6-1.1-4-39(b)) as the least of the values determined using the following:

  • The National Automobile Dealers Association Guide
  • The purchase price of a mobile home if: 
    • The sale is of a commercial enterprise nature; and
    • The buyer and seller are not related by blood or marriage.
    • The sale date is within one (1) year prior to subsequent to the January 15 valuation date; or
  • Sales data for generally comparable mobile home

Selling a Mobile Home:

The owner of a mobile home who sells the mobile home to another person shall provide the purchaser with the permit required before the sale is consummated – IC 6-1.1-7-10.4.  This permit is obtained through the county treasurer's office.

Moving a Mobile Home:

A mobile home may not be moved from one location to another unless the owner or the owner’s agent obtains a moving permit from the county treasurer – IC 6-1.1-7-10. A person who is engaged to move a mobile home may not provide that service unless the owner presents the mover with a permit to move the mobile home and the permit is dated not more than ninety (90) days before the date of the move – IC 6-1.1-7-11. 

Mobile Home Questionnaire:

Please fill out this questionnaire whenever a mobile home is sold and turn it into the treasurer’s office.