Tax relief available for Lawrence County residents following Monday’s storms

BEDFORD — In the wake of the severe weather that swept through the region this past Monday, Lawrence County Assessor April Stapp Collins is reminding property owners that financial relief is available for those whose homes or structures sustained damage. April Stapp Collins Taxpayers who experienced partial or total destruction of real or personal property may be eligible for a property tax reassessment to reflect the current condition of their assets. To initiate the process, residents must file Form 137R: Petition For Survey And Reassessment – Real and Personal Property Partially Or Totally Destroyed By Disaster. To complete the filing, taxpayers will need to provide one of the following: A copy of an official insurance claim detailing the damage. A professional estimate for repairs (required if the structure is uninsured). Where to Find Form 137R The Assessor’s Office has made the necessary paperwork available through several channels: Online: Download the form via the Department of Local Government Finance (DLGF) website at in.gov/dlgf . In-Person: Visit the Lawrence County Assessor’s Office located in Rooms 22 & 25 of the Lawrence County Courthouse at 916 15th St, Bedford, IN 47421. For those with questions regarding the application process or eligibility, the Assessor’s Office can be reached directly by phone at 812-275-5405. Assessor April Stapp Collins encourages affected residents to file as soon as possible to ensure their property records accurately reflect the impact of the storm for future tax cycles.