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.
LEVERAGING
2010: $5.8 million
2009: $13 million
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
