Appealing Your Property Tax Assessment in Minnesota
Deadlines and steps to appeal a property tax assessment in Minnesota, and when property taxes are due.
Short answer: Contact the county assessor first (many concerns are resolved informally). Formal appeals go to the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization (meetings between April 1 and May 31), then the County Board of Appeal and Equalization (June). Minnesota Dept. of Revenue, Appealing Property Value and Classification
| Appealing your assessment | Contact the county assessor first (many concerns are resolved informally). Formal appeals go to the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization (meetings between April 1 and May 31), then the County Board of Appeal and Equalization (June). You may also appeal to Minnesota Tax Court, directly or after the county board, by April 30 of the following year. Only value or classification can be appealed, not the tax amount. |
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FAQ
How do you appeal a property tax assessment in Minnesota?
Contact the county assessor first (many concerns are resolved informally). Formal appeals go to the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization (meetings between April 1 and May 31), then the County Board of Appeal and Equalization (June). You may also appeal to Minnesota Tax Court, directly or after the county board, by April 30 of the following year. Only value or classification can be appealed, not the tax amount.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.