Laporte County Treasurer's
Office
Treasurer's Office
555 Michigan Ave. Suite 102
LaPorte, IN 46350
Phone: (219) 326-6808 ext 2245/2246
Fax: (219) 326-7799
Michigan City Office
302 W. 8th Street, Suite A
Michigan City, IN 46360
Phone: (219) 874-5611 ext 7782
Office Hours: 8:00am
- 4:00pm Monday - Friday
ABOUT THE TREASURER'S OFFICE
In some states, the person
who performs the duties performed by county
treasurers in Indiana is referred to as
the tax collector. That title perfectly
describes the primary duty of the county
treasurer. Not only is the county treasurer
responsible for collecting taxes, but in
the case of delinquent taxes, the treasurer
may order the sale of real property to pay
delinquent taxes.
The treasurer also receives
distributions of local income and other
taxes that are collected by the state. The
treasurer is responsible for the collection
of some taxes imposed by state law on behalf
of the state and also has custodial and
investment responsibility for all taxes and
other revenues collected by county
government. Together with the auditor, the
treasurer insures the proper distribution of
funds.
(Generally see IC
36-2-10, for duties of the County Treasurer)