Le Sueur County, MN Property Taxes (2026)

Le Sueur County owners pay a median of $3,119 a year on a median home value of $287,700, an effective rate of 1.08%. That's the 18th-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

1.08%

18th highest of 87 in MN

Median annual bill

$3,119

~$260/month

Median home value

$287,700

Minnesota county median

0.99%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Le Sueur County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Le Sueur County's 1.08% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$3,107
Savings at 10–15% off
$311–$466
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Le Sueur County vs. Minnesota vs. U.S. property tax rates

Le Sueur County1.08%
Minnesota county median0.99%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Le Sueur County's effective property tax rate is 1.08%, vs. 0.99% for the median Minnesota county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 18th 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 Le Sueur County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Le Sueur 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 $3,119 bill, 10–15% off is $312–$468 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Minnesota

Minnesota homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Le Sueur 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 Le Sueur County, Minnesota?
The median effective property tax rate in Le Sueur County is 1.08%: a median annual bill of $3,119 on a median home value of $287,700. That's the 18th-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 Le Sueur County?
The median Le Sueur County property tax bill is $3,119 a year, about $260 a month, compared with a Minnesota county median of $1,973.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Le Sueur County?
The deadline to appeal in Le Sueur County is April 30. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Le Sueur County a high property tax area?
Le Sueur County's 1.08% effective rate is above the Minnesota county median of 0.99% and above the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 18th-highest rate of 87 Minnesota counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Le Sueur County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Rice County

Rate: 0.97%

Median bill: $2,899

Scott County

Rate: 1.07%

Median bill: $4,195

Nicollet County

Rate: 1.12%

Median bill: $2,888

Waseca County

Rate: 1.19%

Median bill: $2,537

Sibley County

Rate: 1.10%

Median bill: $2,364

Blue Earth County

Rate: 0.98%

Median bill: $2,487

Carver County

Rate: 1.03%

Median bill: $4,380

Steele County

Rate: 1.21%

Median bill: $2,824

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