Lafayette Property Tax Rate

Tippecanoe County, Indiana

0.66%effective rate

Lafayette is located in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. Homeowners in Lafayette pay a median of $1,038 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $157,600, resulting in an effective tax rate of 0.66%. This is 6% higher than the Tippecanoe County average of 0.62%.

Effective Tax Rate🏠

0.66%

vs 0.62% county avg

Est. Annual Tax💰

$1,038

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$157,600

2024 estimate

Population📍

70,650

Lafayette, IN

How Lafayette Compares

Lafayette
0.66%
Tippecanoe County Average
0.62%
Indiana Average
0.74%
National Average
0.92%

Cities in Tippecanoe County

Compare property tax rates for 2 cities in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

CityAnnual TaxRate
West Lafayette$2,7280.86%
Lafayette$1,0380.66%

About Property Taxes in Lafayette

Property taxes in Lafayette are collected by Tippecanoe County. Tax exemptions available to Tippecanoe County residents — including homestead, senior, and disability exemptions — also apply to homeowners in Lafayette. For detailed information on available exemptions and the county tax collector, see the Tippecanoe County property tax page.

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

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$165/month · Rate: 0.66%

Tippecanoe County Property Taxes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. City-level tax data is derived from Census place-level statistics. Effective tax rates are calculated by dividing median real estate taxes paid by median home value. Actual property tax rates may vary based on local taxing jurisdictions, exemptions, and assessment practices. This information is for general reference only and should not be used as a substitute for professional tax advice.