Indianapolis Votes to Raise Vehicle Taxes | Indianapolis News

Indianapolis city council just approved a bold move to hike vehicle taxes—excise surtax and wheel tax—to fund critical road repairs, unlocking up to $50 million in state matching funds starting in 2027. The plan, backed by most Democrats as a long-overdue fix for crumbling infrastructure, faces a major hurdle: Mayor Joe Hogsett opposes the tax hikes and can veto the measure. If he does, 17 council votes (two-thirds majority) would be needed to override him. Some Republicans join the mayor, arguing existing revenue can cover the match. Under the proposal, passenger vehicles and motorcycles would pay $100 annually, while larger vehicles like buses and trucks would face a $240 wheel tax. Council must notify the state by December 31 on how they’ll meet the funding match, and if approved, the taxes go into effect January 1, 2027—with all revenue strictly reserved for roads. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e973a1c0a1f72e21