Understanding Your Property Tax

Your property tax statement is composed of local and state property taxes.

• Local property taxes help fund local programs and services, such as public schools, fire and police protection, streets, libraries, and more.
• State property taxes fund school districts, towns, cities, counties, and other special taxing districts.
• Some properties such as seasonal-cabin and commercial-industrial are also subject to a state property tax. This state general tax goes into the state general fund.
• 14 Reasons Property Taxes Can Go Up or Down *Courtesy of Ramsey County

More Information on Property Taxes in Minnesota is available on the Minnesota House of Representative's House Research Department Page

• • Property Tax 101 Basic Terms and Concepts Aug 2024 [PDF, 232.61 KB]
  • Property Tax 101 Property Tax Variation by Property Type Oct 2024 [PDF, 236.76 KB]