How are my property taxes calculated?

Property taxes in Minnesota are a complex calculation using the valuation of your property, the classification of your property, a classification rate set by the Minnesota Legislature, and the local tax rate based on the levies of the taxing authorities (county, cities/townships, schools, state of Minnesota, and other authorities like the hospital district).  The process can be best described through this fact sheet.

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1. What tax information is available to me from the Auditor-Treasurer's Office?
2. How do I change the mailing address on my tax statements?
3. How are my property taxes calculated?
4. Where do my property tax dollars go?
5. What if I become delinquent on my property taxes?
6. What can I do to protect my property from forfeiture?
7. What is a "Confession of Judgement" and how does it work?
8. What is a "Truth-in-Taxation" (TNT) Notice?
9. When will I receive my current year property tax statement?
10. Why have I received a tax statement when my mortgage company should be paying the taxes?
11. How do I apply for the State Property Tax M1PR Refund?
12. When are my property taxes due?
13. How do I have my manufactured home parcel changed into my name?