Understanding Property Taxes

Resources
The following links provide additional information on the property tax system, tax rates, and city financial data.

• Property Taxation 101 - Describes the basics of Minnesota's property tax system.
• Market Value Homestead Credit 101 - Describes the basics of the Market Value Homestead Credit (MVHC) program.
• Guide to Minnesota's Property Tax System 
• Why Property Taxes Vary from Year to Year 
• Understanding Your Proposed Property Tax Notice - The Proposed Property Tax Notice, also known as the Truth in Taxation (TNT) Notice, is mailed in mid-November each year. The notice estimates the property tax you will pay in the following year if the taxing jurisdictions approve their levies as proposed. This page on the county's website has more information on deciphering the notice you received.
• Local Government Aid