If you are like me, you got a little pink surprise in your Porter County Spring property tax bill.

The State of Indiana is requiring taxpayers who receive the homestead standard deduction to verify that they are eligible to receive the benefit. You must file State Form 53569. Failure to file the form will result in the removal of your homestead credit exemption. Residents of Porter County received the form (pink sheet) with their tax statements and must submit the form before June 1, 2010 to the Porter County Auditor at 155 Indiana Avenue, Room 204, Valparaiso, IN 46383.