Mower County, MN Property Taxes (2026)
Mower County owners pay a median of $1,819 a year on a median home value of $172,000, an effective rate of 1.06%. That's the 22nd-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
1.06%
22nd highest of 87 in MN
Median annual bill
$1,819
~$152/month
Median home value
$172,000
Minnesota county median
0.99%
Effective rate
What a protest could save you in Mower County
Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Mower County's 1.06% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.
- Est. annual tax
- $1,823
- Savings at 10–15% off
- $182–$273
Mower County vs. Minnesota vs. U.S. property tax rates
Key stat: Mower County's effective property tax rate is 1.06%, vs. 0.99% for the median Minnesota county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 22nd 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 Mower County
- 1
Review your assessment notice
Check the assessed value from the Mower County Assessor. Compare it to recent sales of similar homes nearby.
- 2
File your appeal before the deadline
The Mower County deadline is April 30. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment year.
- 3
Gather evidence
Recent comparable sales, photos of condition issues, repair estimates or an independent appraisal.
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Present your case
Submit evidence or attend a hearing with the County Assessor.
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Get your decision
If you win, your assessed value and bill go down. On a $1,819 bill, 10–15% off is $182–$273 a year.
Property tax exemptions in Minnesota
Minnesota homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Mower 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.
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Property taxes in nearby counties
Dodge County
Rate: 1.08%
Median bill: $2,902
Olmsted County
Rate: 1.09%
Median bill: $3,314
Freeborn County
Rate: 1.06%
Median bill: $1,750
Fillmore County
Rate: 0.95%
Median bill: $1,932
Steele County
Rate: 1.21%
Median bill: $2,824
Waseca County
Rate: 1.19%
Median bill: $2,537
Wabasha County
Rate: 1.09%
Median bill: $2,675
Goodhue County
Rate: 1.06%
Median bill: $2,866
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