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One of the greatest influences on what you pay for rent is the level of property taxes the apartment community owner must pay. While there is a direct connection between rent and property taxes, renters have been disenfranchised from the political process. Those who live in apartments have been viewed as transients who do not participate in the elections or get involved in their communities.

Government officials in Indiana have given owner occupied housing significant tax breaks over the past five years. Not only did rental housing not receive any tax reductions, the tax breaks provided to homeowners have caused significant increases for all rental housing. These increases directly affect the rent you pay to live in your apartment home.

Only property owners have been allowed, by law, to sign petitions to fight against increasing property taxes to build municipal buildings or new schools. State lawmakers have now passed legislation that allows those who rent to sign petitions as long as they are registered voters.

This change in the process means we, as renters and voters, can build a strong voice in government and be a part of the process to bring about change.

Apartmentvoterscount.com provides you the necessary information and tools to participate in the process to elect those who represent you in your home county and in state government. This site also provides a source so you can make informed decisions in the voting booth.

Click on the “register to vote” link to start the process. Then return to apartmentvoterscount.com to get up-to-date news coverage and press releases related directly to apartment residents. We encourage you to send us an e-mail at info@apartmentvoterscount.com if you have any questions about this Web site or the electoral process in Indiana.

Remember, we cannot effect necessary change in Indiana if we don’t participate in the electoral process. Show elected officials your voting power.