Hennepin County, MN Property Taxes (2026)

Hennepin County owners pay a median of $4,337 a year on a median home value of $376,500, an effective rate of 1.15%. That's the 8th-highest rate of 87 Minnesota counties with Census data, above 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

1.15%

8th highest of 87 in MN

Median annual bill

$4,337

~$361/month

Median home value

$376,500

Minnesota county median

0.99%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Hennepin County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Hennepin County's 1.15% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$4,330
Savings at 10–15% off
$433–$649
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Hennepin County vs. Minnesota vs. U.S. property tax rates

Hennepin County1.15%
Minnesota county median0.99%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Hennepin County's effective property tax rate is 1.15%, vs. 0.99% for the median Minnesota county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 8th 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 Hennepin County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Hennepin 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 $4,337 bill, 10–15% off is $434–$651 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Minnesota

Minnesota homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Hennepin 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 Hennepin County, Minnesota?
The median effective property tax rate in Hennepin County is 1.15%: a median annual bill of $4,337 on a median home value of $376,500. That's the 8th-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 Hennepin County?
The median Hennepin County property tax bill is $4,337 a year, about $361 a month, compared with a Minnesota county median of $1,973.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Hennepin County?
The deadline to appeal in Hennepin County is April 30. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Hennepin County a high property tax area?
Hennepin County's 1.15% effective rate is above the Minnesota county median of 0.99% and above the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 8th-highest rate of 87 Minnesota counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Hennepin County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Ramsey County

Rate: 1.24%

Median bill: $3,767

Carver County

Rate: 1.03%

Median bill: $4,380

Anoka County

Rate: 0.95%

Median bill: $3,099

Scott County

Rate: 1.07%

Median bill: $4,195

Wright County

Rate: 1.00%

Median bill: $3,319

Washington County

Rate: 1.00%

Median bill: $4,012

Dakota County

Rate: 1.00%

Median bill: $3,610

Sherburne County

Rate: 1.00%

Median bill: $3,311

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