Otter Tail County, MN Property Taxes (2026)

Otter Tail County owners pay a median of $1,966 a year on a median home value of $252,500, an effective rate of 0.78%. That's the 78th-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

0.78%

78th highest of 87 in MN

Median annual bill

$1,966

~$164/month

Median home value

$252,500

Minnesota county median

0.99%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Otter Tail County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Otter Tail County's 0.78% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$1,970
Savings at 10–15% off
$197–$295
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Otter Tail County vs. Minnesota vs. U.S. property tax rates

Otter Tail County0.78%
Minnesota county median0.99%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Otter Tail County's effective property tax rate is 0.78%, vs. 0.99% for the median Minnesota county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 78th 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 Otter Tail County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Otter Tail 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 $1,966 bill, 10–15% off is $197–$295 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Minnesota

Minnesota homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Otter Tail 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 Otter Tail County, Minnesota?
The median effective property tax rate in Otter Tail County is 0.78%: a median annual bill of $1,966 on a median home value of $252,500. That's the 78th-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 Otter Tail County?
The median Otter Tail County property tax bill is $1,966 a year, about $164 a month, compared with a Minnesota county median of $1,973.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Otter Tail County?
The deadline to appeal in Otter Tail County is April 30. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Otter Tail County a high property tax area?
Otter Tail County's 0.78% effective rate is below the Minnesota county median of 0.99% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 78th-highest rate of 87 Minnesota counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Otter Tail County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Douglas County

Rate: 0.86%

Median bill: $2,516

Grant County

Rate: 0.94%

Median bill: $1,677

Wilkin County

Rate: 0.76%

Median bill: $1,310

Wadena County

Rate: 1.04%

Median bill: $1,773

Becker County

Rate: 0.73%

Median bill: $1,951

Todd County

Rate: 0.99%

Median bill: $1,874

Clay County

Rate: 1.11%

Median bill: $2,854

Traverse County

Rate: 0.97%

Median bill: $1,070

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