Blue Earth County, MN Property Taxes (2026)

Blue Earth County owners pay a median of $2,487 a year on a median home value of $252,800, an effective rate of 0.98%. That's the 46th-highest rate of 87 Minnesota counties with Census data, below the Minnesota county median of 0.99%.

Updated October 2026 · Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023)

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Effective tax rate

0.98%

46th highest of 87 in MN

Median annual bill

$2,487

~$207/month

Median home value

$252,800

Minnesota county median

0.99%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Blue Earth County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Blue Earth County's 0.98% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$2,477
Savings at 10–15% off
$248–$372
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Blue Earth County vs. Minnesota vs. U.S. property tax rates

Blue Earth County0.98%
Minnesota county median0.99%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Blue Earth County's effective property tax rate is 0.98%, vs. 0.99% for the median Minnesota county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 46th of 87 in Minnesota. Effective rate = median tax bill ÷ median home value, so it already reflects typical exemptions. (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023))

How to appeal your property taxes in Blue Earth County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

    Check the assessed value from the Blue Earth County Assessor. Compare it to recent sales of similar homes nearby.

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Blue Earth County deadline is April 30. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment year.

  3. 3

    Gather evidence

    Recent comparable sales, photos of condition issues, repair estimates or an independent appraisal.

  4. 4

    Present your case

    Submit evidence or attend a hearing with the County Assessor.

  5. 5

    Get your decision

    If you win, your assessed value and bill go down. On a $2,487 bill, 10–15% off is $249–$373 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Minnesota

Minnesota homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Blue Earth County Assessor for amounts.

Homestead exemption

For your primary residence. Reduces the value used to calculate your bill.

Senior / over-65

Many states add an exemption or freeze for owners 65 and older.

Disability

For homeowners with qualifying disabilities, often similar to the over-65 benefit.

Veterans

Disabled veterans may get partial or full exemptions depending on rating.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Blue Earth County, Minnesota?
The median effective property tax rate in Blue Earth County is 0.98%: a median annual bill of $2,487 on a median home value of $252,800. That's the 46th-highest rate of 87 Minnesota counties with Census data. Your own rate depends on which city, school district and special districts you're in. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023).
How much are property taxes in Blue Earth County?
The median Blue Earth County property tax bill is $2,487 a year, about $207 a month, compared with a Minnesota county median of $1,973.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Blue Earth County?
The deadline to appeal in Blue Earth County is April 30. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Blue Earth County a high property tax area?
Blue Earth County's 0.98% effective rate is below the Minnesota county median of 0.99% and above the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 46th-highest rate of 87 Minnesota counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Blue Earth County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Waseca County

Rate: 1.19%

Median bill: $2,537

Nicollet County

Rate: 1.12%

Median bill: $2,888

Faribault County

Rate: 1.05%

Median bill: $1,263

Watonwan County

Rate: 1.03%

Median bill: $1,557

Le Sueur County

Rate: 1.08%

Median bill: $3,119

Martin County

Rate: 0.97%

Median bill: $1,547

Brown County

Rate: 1.04%

Median bill: $1,890

Sibley County

Rate: 1.10%

Median bill: $2,364

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