How to Apply

The team at the Noble County Economic Development (EDC) Corporation is available to help applicants file for Tax Abatement for property located in Noble County, Indiana. If you have a project you believe may be eligible the first step is to contact your EDC team.

We will prepare the necessary paperwork for the taxpayer, contact the proper taxing authority, and help set up necessary meetings to process your application for abatement. To get started, call us at (260) 636-3800 or email info@noblecountyedc.com. If you are familiar with this process you may jump right in by clicking the button below to begin filling out the pre-application questionnaire, or use the bottom link to download the same questionnaire in hard copy. The EDC will accept either version to begin the formal application process. 

Step 1: Answer the questionnaire.

Electronic questionnaire Download a copy

Step 2: Complete the appropriate Statement of Benefits (SB-1) Form (locate using the button below) sign, scan, and email (or drop off) to the Noble County EDC. Alternatively, the EDC will assist in preparing the appropriate form for signature using the information provided in Step 1. The SB-1 form will accompany the abatement request submitted on your behalf to the appropriate taxing authority for consideration.

indiana forms SB-1 and CF-1

Step 3: Once information has been compiled (from Steps 1 and 2) the EDC will submit the abatement request to the appropriate taxing authority and advise of public hearing dates, times, and places at which the abatement will be considered and/or voted upon. The taxpayer will need to ensure a representative is in attendance. The EDC will also have a representative in attendance.