Property Tax Programs

There are many programs available to help reduce taxes.  Homestead exclusion is the most common program that reduces the taxable value of a property that is owner owned and occupied.  Click on one of the programs below for more information on the programs available.

Homestead - The State of Minnesota maintains a benefit program for people who own and occupy their home called the Homestead Market Value Exclusion. Click here for more information, applications can be found on the Permits, Applications and Forms page.

Green Acres - This program provides property tax relief for owners of agricultural property in areas where the market value of land is being affected by development pressure, sales of recreational land, or other non agricultural factors. Click here for more information, applications can be found on the Permits, Applications and Forms page.

Rural Preserve - This program provides property tax relief for qualifying owners of rural vacant land in areas where the market value of the land is being affected by development pressure, sales of recreational land, or other factors. Click here for more information, application can be found on the Permits, Applications and Forms page.

Disabled Veterans - The Disabled Veterans program provides a market value exclusion for property tax purposes for the homestead property of an honorably discharged veteran who has a service-connected disability rating of 70 percent or higher, as determined by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Click here for more information, applications can be found on the Permits, Applications and Forms page.

Sr. Citizen Property Tax Deferment - This program helps senior citizens who are having difficulty paying their property taxes. To qualify, you must be 65 or older and your household income must be less than $60,000.​  The Senior Citizen Property Tax Deferment program is administered by the state of Minnesota. Click here for more information. Instructions are available from the Minnesota Department of Revenue website.

Disaster, Damage or Destroyed Property - If your property’s buildings have been unintentionally or accidentally destroyed due to a natural disaster or destroyed due to arson or vandalism by someone other than the owner, you may be eligible for property tax relief.  The property tax relief may be either or both: An abatement of some or all of current year taxes, or a credit applied to your next year’s taxes to reduce that overall bill  In almost all instances, the property owner must make application to the Assessor’s Office. It is important to document the damage and the Assessor’s Office will likely need to review the property. Our office