Minnesota Property Tax Rates by County (2026)

Compare effective property tax rates across 87 Minnesota counties. Homeowners who believe their property is over-assessed can appeal their assessment. The deadline to appeal is April 30.

Effective Tax Rate

0.99%

Lower than the national median of 1.02%

Median Home Value

$221,100

Median Annual Tax Bill

$1,973

How Are Property Taxes Calculated in Minnesota?

Property taxes in Minnesota are based on the assessed value of your property multiplied by local tax rates set by school districts, municipalities, and other taxing authorities. The median effective tax rate across Minnesota counties is 0.99%, which is below the national median of 1.02%.

If you believe your property's assessed value is too high, you have the right to appeal the assessment.

All 87 Minnesota Counties

CountyEff. Tax RateMedian Home ValueMedian Annual Tax Bill
Aitkin County →0.57%$235,100$1,346
Anoka County →0.95%$325,800$3,099
Becker County →0.73%$266,900$1,951
Beltrami County →1.00%$222,300$2,214
Benton County →1.02%$247,100$2,532
Big Stone County →0.86%$135,700$1,169
Blue Earth County →0.98%$252,800$2,487
Brown County →1.04%$181,700$1,890
Carlton County →1.17%$232,000$2,712
Carver County →1.03%$426,900$4,380
Cass County →0.58%$262,300$1,512
Chippewa County →1.04%$149,000$1,551
Chisago County →1.12%$326,600$3,668
Clay County →1.11%$256,000$2,854
Clearwater County →0.73%$177,100$1,297
Cook County →0.79%$294,000$2,322
Cottonwood County →1.13%$154,000$1,737
Crow Wing County →0.79%$274,400$2,161
Dakota County →1.00%$362,100$3,610
Dodge County →1.08%$267,500$2,902
Douglas County →0.86%$291,700$2,516
Faribault County →1.05%$120,200$1,263
Fillmore County →0.95%$204,000$1,932
Freeborn County →1.06%$164,900$1,750
Goodhue County →1.06%$269,400$2,866
Grant County →0.94%$178,600$1,677
Hennepin County →1.15%$376,500$4,337
Houston County →1.16%$226,300$2,633
Hubbard County →0.82%$255,900$2,087
Isanti County →1.04%$283,200$2,951
Itasca County →0.87%$212,000$1,851
Jackson County →0.91%$145,400$1,329
Kanabec County →1.11%$221,100$2,463
Kandiyohi County →0.99%$230,500$2,291
Kittson County →0.92%$134,400$1,231
Koochiching County →0.80%$143,700$1,148
Lac qui Parle County →0.95%$143,400$1,360
Lake County →0.75%$222,900$1,674
Lake of the Woods County →0.71%$215,000$1,520
Le Sueur County →1.08%$287,700$3,119
Lincoln County →0.97%$152,200$1,478
Lyon County →1.05%$193,100$2,021
Mahnomen County →0.97%$146,500$1,427
Marshall County →0.83%$153,300$1,271
Martin County →0.97%$158,800$1,547
McLeod County →1.16%$233,400$2,708
Meeker County →0.94%$228,900$2,159
Mille Lacs County →1.04%$237,500$2,475
Morrison County →0.91%$237,000$2,154
Mower County →1.06%$172,000$1,819
Murray County →0.77%$179,400$1,373
Nicollet County →1.12%$258,500$2,888
Nobles County →0.93%$179,200$1,674
Norman County →0.99%$135,700$1,341
Olmsted County →1.09%$304,500$3,314
Otter Tail County →0.78%$252,500$1,966
Pennington County →1.22%$188,900$2,300
Pine County →0.87%$225,600$1,973
Pipestone County →0.91%$126,700$1,154
Polk County →1.00%$211,100$2,109
Pope County →0.79%$242,800$1,915
Ramsey County →1.24%$304,900$3,767
Red Lake County →0.96%$157,200$1,508
Redwood County →0.96%$150,400$1,444
Renville County →1.02%$151,900$1,543
Rice County →0.97%$298,500$2,899
Rock County →0.72%$201,600$1,451
Roseau County →0.93%$177,100$1,644
Scott County →1.07%$393,500$4,195
Sherburne County →1.00%$332,700$3,311
Sibley County →1.10%$215,000$2,364
St. Louis County →1.03%$208,500$2,142
Stearns County →1.02%$256,500$2,617
Steele County →1.21%$234,200$2,824
Stevens County →0.81%$180,800$1,459
Swift County →0.86%$147,100$1,258
Todd County →0.99%$188,400$1,874
Traverse County →0.97%$110,100$1,070
Wabasha County →1.09%$245,800$2,675
Wadena County →1.04%$170,500$1,773
Waseca County →1.19%$213,200$2,537
Washington County →1.00%$400,900$4,012
Watonwan County →1.03%$151,600$1,557
Wilkin County →0.76%$172,300$1,310
Winona County →0.94%$222,900$2,099
Wright County →1.00%$332,800$3,319
Yellow Medicine County →1.04%$148,200$1,545

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Key Highlights

Highest Tax Rate

1.24%

Ramsey County

Lowest Tax Rate

0.57%

Aitkin County

Highest Tax Bill

$4,380

Carver County

Lowest Tax Bill

$1,070

Traverse County

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How to Appeal Your Minnesota Property Taxes

Filing a property tax appeal in Minnesota is your legal right. Here is the basic process:

  1. Review your annual assessment notice from your local assessor.
  2. File your appeal before the deadline (April 30).
  3. Gather evidence: recent comparable sales, photos of property condition issues, and any independent appraisals.
  4. Attend a hearing or submit your evidence for review.
  5. Receive a decision on your assessed value.

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