Land and buildings are assessed at one-third true cash value as of March 1 each year. Household goods are exempt. Semi-tractor trailers with gross weights exceeding 11,000 pounds, boats, outboard motors, and airplanes are subject to property tax and must be reported to the county assessor. Business equipment is subject to personal property tax. Utilities Cable television is provided to all of Lafayette, West Lafayette and many rural areas by Insight Communications .
Installation is usually within three days after ordering.
Telephone service in Lafayette, West Lafayette, and some of the surrounding rural areas is provided by GTE North, Inc . Other rural areas are served by private companies. New GTE customers may fill out applications at the Tippecanoe Mall Phone Mart. Service may also be started by calling 1.800.483.4600. Persons living within Lafayette or West Lafayette city limits will be served by the city trash pick-up .