Heather Gries, Spencer County Commissioner

01/09/2026

Legislation Approved During the 2025 Legislative Session Provides New and Expanded Property Tax Deductions The credits will take effect on 2026 property tax bills   INDIANAPOLIS – As part of legislation approved by the General Assembly and signed into law by the Governor in 2025, the home...

01/09/2026

📢 Spencer County Property Tax Relief Update

FOR THOSE WHO HAVE ALREADY BEEN RECEIVING THE CREDIT PRIOR TO 2026, YOU WILL CONTINUE TO RECEIVE THE CREDIT.

📞 If you believe you may qualify, please contact the Spencer County Auditor’s Office for assistance and application details. 812-649-6004, or to verify you are receiving the credit.

Indiana has passed Senate Enrolled Act 1 (SEA 1), a major property tax relief bill that provides additional help for seniors, blind, and disabled homeowners — including residents right here in Spencer County.

✅ What this means locally:
• The former Blind/Disabled deduction is now a $125 property tax credit
• Credits reduce the actual tax owed, not just assessed value
• Applies to your primary residence
• Application is required through the Spencer County Auditor’s Office

🗓️ Deadline matters:
To receive the credit on your upcoming tax bill, applications should be filed by January 15.

ℹ️ Important clarification:
This law does not eliminate property taxes entirely and does not waive taxes due to death, but it does provide meaningful, targeted relief for qualifying homeowners while allowing counties to continue funding essential services.

📞 If you believe you may qualify, please contact the Spencer County Auditor’s Office for assistance and application details. 812-649-6004

Proud to share information that helps Spencer County residents plan, prepare, and stay informed. 💙

01/02/2026

✨ Spencer County, Indiana | 2025 in Review ✨

2025 was a year of momentum and groundwork for Spencer County.

✔️ Strong steps forward in economic development
✔️ Continued planning for the AEP Rockport transition
✔️ Progress on housing, infrastructure, and broadband
✔️ Collaboration with towns, businesses, and state partners

We focused on smart growth, quality of life, and long-term opportunity — and 2026 will build on that foundation.

Thank you to everyone who helped move Spencer County forward.
"Spencer County Proud". 💙

12/24/2025

Merry Christmas from my family to yours!🎄

Wishing all of Spencer County a season filled with peace, joy, and time spent with those you love. I’m grateful to serve such a strong, caring community.

May the new year bring continued hope and opportunity for us all. ❤️

12/07/2025

🎉 Exciting Progress in Santa Claus, Indiana!

The groundbreaking of Frost Falls, a major new housing development in Santa Claus, IN—and this exciting project is already gaining statewide attention as it has been featured in the Indiana Business Journal!

Frost Falls represents an important investment in our community, bringing much-needed housing options and supporting the continued growth of Spencer County. Projects like this strengthen our workforce, attract new families, and build momentum for our future.

We are grateful for the collaboration between local leaders, developers, and community partners who made this day possible. The visibility from the Indiana Business Journal highlights just how important this project is—not only locally, but across Indiana.

Spencer County is growing, and this is another proud step forward! 🏗️🏘️

12/05/2025

From logistics to labor, Indiana’s got the edge. Top 10 in seven categories on Area Development's annual rankings of Top States for Doing Business.

12/04/2025

12/02/2025

Good meeting with stakeholders from Harrison, Perry, and Spencer Counties to discuss how revitalizing American shipbuilding could impact the Ohio River region and our national security.

11/27/2025

🍁🦃 Happy Thanksgiving, Spencer County! 🦃🍁

As we gather with family and friends today, I want to take a moment to say how truly grateful I am for this community. Spencer County is strengthened every day by the kindness, hard work, and heart of the people who call it home.

Thank you for supporting one another, for showing up, for caring deeply about our towns, our families, and our future. It’s an honor to serve a place that feels like family.

Wishing each of you a safe, joyful, and blessed Thanksgiving filled with gratitude, good food, and the people you love most. 🧡

Happy Thanksgiving, Spencer County!
— Heather

11/21/2025

Huge news for Spencer County!
The County, in partnership with INDOT and engineering firm SJCA, worked diligently to secure a federal grant for improvements along Old 231 — and that effort is paying off.

This federal grant will help modernize a critical corridor that our residents, farmers, first responders, and local businesses rely on every single day. Strong infrastructure strengthens our entire county, and this investment moves us one step closer to safer roads, better connectivity, and long-term economic growth.

Proud of what this partnership means for Spencer County’s future.

11/11/2025

Today, we honor our veterans and thank them for their service. Spencer County is proud to support veterans as vital members of our workforce and community.