Clearwater County, MN Property Taxes (2026)

Clearwater County owners pay a median of $1,297 a year on a median home value of $177,100, an effective rate of 0.73%. That's the 83rd-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

0.73%

83rd highest of 87 in MN

Median annual bill

$1,297

~$108/month

Median home value

$177,100

Minnesota county median

0.99%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Clearwater County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Clearwater County's 0.73% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$1,293
Savings at 10–15% off
$129–$194
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Clearwater County vs. Minnesota vs. U.S. property tax rates

Clearwater County0.73%
Minnesota county median0.99%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Clearwater County's effective property tax rate is 0.73%, vs. 0.99% for the median Minnesota county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 83rd 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 Clearwater County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Clearwater 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 $1,297 bill, 10–15% off is $130–$195 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Minnesota

Minnesota homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Clearwater 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 Clearwater County, Minnesota?
The median effective property tax rate in Clearwater County is 0.73%: a median annual bill of $1,297 on a median home value of $177,100. That's the 83rd-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 Clearwater County?
The median Clearwater County property tax bill is $1,297 a year, about $108 a month, compared with a Minnesota county median of $1,973.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Clearwater County?
The deadline to appeal in Clearwater County is April 30. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Clearwater County a high property tax area?
Clearwater County's 0.73% effective rate is below the Minnesota county median of 0.99% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 83rd-highest rate of 87 Minnesota counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Clearwater County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Mahnomen County

Rate: 0.97%

Median bill: $1,427

Beltrami County

Rate: 1.00%

Median bill: $2,214

Red Lake County

Rate: 0.96%

Median bill: $1,508

Hubbard County

Rate: 0.82%

Median bill: $2,087

Pennington County

Rate: 1.22%

Median bill: $2,300

Becker County

Rate: 0.73%

Median bill: $1,951

Polk County

Rate: 1.00%

Median bill: $2,109

Norman County

Rate: 0.99%

Median bill: $1,341

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