Lake County Council passes balanced 2026 budget, but declines raises as it braces for new property tax law

As the Lake County Council approved Tuesday a balanced budget for fiscal year 2026, it failed to pass an elimination of ...

State supreme court rules against Lake County taxpayers on property tax cap

Indiana’s Supreme Court opted not to side with Lake County taxpayers in a case that could have reformed the state’s property ...
The News-Herald

Unclaimed property tax funds moved to Lake County General Fund

Lake County Treasurer Mike Zuren has announced the transfer of $3,904,221 in unclaimed surplus property taxes, much of which dates back to the early 1980s, from his office’s Surplus Overage Account to ...
Chicago Tribune

Lake County council gives initial approval to 2026 budget, commissioners veto hiring freeze ordinance

The Lake County Council gave initial approval of its 2026 budget, which maintains its 2025 budget numbers, amid the first budget cycle after the state legislature approved Senate Enrolled Act 1. The ...

Indiana Supreme Court rules in Lake County’s favor in curtilage property tax case

It’s not unconstitutional to limit curtilage to one acre when calculating homestead property taxes, the Indiana Supreme Court ...