Sibley County, MN Property Taxes (2026)

Sibley County owners pay a median of $2,364 a year on a median home value of $215,000, an effective rate of 1.10%. That's the 14th-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

1.10%

14th highest of 87 in MN

Median annual bill

$2,364

~$197/month

Median home value

$215,000

Minnesota county median

0.99%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Sibley County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Sibley County's 1.10% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$2,365
Savings at 10–15% off
$237–$355
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Sibley County vs. Minnesota vs. U.S. property tax rates

Sibley County1.10%
Minnesota county median0.99%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Sibley County's effective property tax rate is 1.10%, vs. 0.99% for the median Minnesota county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 14th 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 Sibley County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Sibley 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 $2,364 bill, 10–15% off is $236–$355 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Minnesota

Minnesota homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Sibley 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 Sibley County, Minnesota?
The median effective property tax rate in Sibley County is 1.10%: a median annual bill of $2,364 on a median home value of $215,000. That's the 14th-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 Sibley County?
The median Sibley County property tax bill is $2,364 a year, about $197 a month, compared with a Minnesota county median of $1,973.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Sibley County?
The deadline to appeal in Sibley County is April 30. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Sibley County a high property tax area?
Sibley County's 1.10% effective rate is above the Minnesota county median of 0.99% and above the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 14th-highest rate of 87 Minnesota counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Sibley County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Nicollet County

Rate: 1.12%

Median bill: $2,888

McLeod County

Rate: 1.16%

Median bill: $2,708

Carver County

Rate: 1.03%

Median bill: $4,380

Le Sueur County

Rate: 1.08%

Median bill: $3,119

Brown County

Rate: 1.04%

Median bill: $1,890

Scott County

Rate: 1.07%

Median bill: $4,195

Renville County

Rate: 1.02%

Median bill: $1,543

Blue Earth County

Rate: 0.98%

Median bill: $2,487

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