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Property tax 101

Whether you’re a first-time homeowner or need a refresher, here are the basics of property taxes:

Local governments use property taxes from residents to pay for community services, based on their budget

Homes, buildings, and land, or real property, is what you pay property taxes on

Property taxes are determined by a local tax assessor, or board of assessors, based on local tax rates and the current market

Property taxes vary, depending on budgets and market conditions

Local governments collect property taxes to ensure you have access to everything you need as a community member.

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What is the property tax rate in Polk County?

Polk County’s average tax rate is 1.17% of assessed home values. This average is significantly higher than

Minnesota's

state average of 1.05%.

Based on this rate, residents can expect to pay an average of $1,354 per year in property taxes.

How Polk County property taxes are determined

In Polk County, the

Polk County office of the Assessor

is responsible for determining the value of all real and personal property while following the standards set by the Minnesota Department of Revenue.

Apart from assessing and classifying rates, the Assessor’s office has meetings to discuss values and assessments, including

appeals

if property owners disagree with their valuation or classification.

The Assessor also handles

homestead exemptions

to help reduce your property taxes if you own and occupy your home and are a Minnesota resident.

What do Polk County property taxes pay for?

Property taxes in Polk County pay for many county-wide and local community services, including:

Schools and education

Public transportation

Highways and roads

Law enforcement

Emergency services

Public libraries

Public housing

Sewer and water services

Public health

If you would like to voice your opinion on property taxes in Polk County, you can contact the office of the

Auditor and Treasurer

, review minutes, or attend meetings for the county’s

boards and commissions

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How to pay property taxes in Polk County

Property taxes for Polk County are due May 15 and October 15. For manufactured homes, property taxes are due August 31 and November 15. If you have an agricultural property in Polk County, your taxes are due May 15 and November 15.

You can pay your property taxes in Polk County

three ways

—online, in person, or by mail. Here’s how:

Online: To pay your taxes online, Polk County accepts e-checks, debit cards, and credit cards. There is a convenience fee for using any method, usually between $.95 and 2.25% of the transaction amount.

In person: You can pay by check at: Polk County Government Center, Taxpayer Service Center Crookston, MN 56716. Make your check payable to the Polk County Administrator and include your parcel number.

Mail: You can send your payment to: Attn: Polk County Finance, 612 N. Broadway, Suite 207 Crookston, MN 56716-1452. Make your check payable to the Polk County Administrator and include the parcel number. To avoid late fees, it must be postmarked by the due date.

If you’re making a late payment, contact the Finance Office at (218) 281-2554 to ensure you are paying the full balance, including any late fees.

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When are property taxes due in Polk County?

For residential properties in Polk County, property taxes are due May 15 and October 15. Property taxes for manufactured homes are due August 31 and November 15.

Are taxes high in Polk County?

Compared to Minnesota’s state average of 1.05%, Polk County taxes are significantly higher at 1.17%. On average, Polk County residents spend $1,354 per year on property taxes.

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