Indiana State and Local Funds
- Legislation
dating back to 1894 applies to Indiana's 1,008 towns and townships,
requiring them to provide "poor relief" that can include
housing, utility, food, and medical assistance. In Indiana, townships
are local governmental units within counties and cities, with
their own elected boards and trustees. "Poor relief"
is funded by property taxes, and each local entity can establish
its own guidelines on how the funds can be spent.
- LIHEAP sales tax exemption
LEVERAGING
2007: $8.8 million
2006: $6.3 million
2005: $5.5 million
2004: $7 million
2003: $4.2 million
2002: $1.7 million
2001: $1.9 million
2000: $3.8 million
1999: $3.8 million
1998: $4.1 million
1997: $1.5 million
1996: $1.2 million
1995: $403,539
1994: $829,000
LEGISLATIVE CODE