Dakota County, MinnesotaProperty records & tax offices
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Find the right property record
Use the property portal for ownership and assessed value, the collector for a bill or balance, and the map for parcel location. Have the address, owner name, or parcel number ready.
Tax bills & filing dates
These are the dates and qualifications recorded in the directory. Confirm your tax year and current deadline with the official office and your property’s notice.
- Tax bill mailing
- March 2026 — official 2026 tax-statement pages reviewed did not publish an exact mailing day; Minnesota statements are mailed by March 31.
- Payment deadline
- 2026 schedule: first-half real-property taxes due May 15; second-half non-agricultural real property due October 15; second-half agricultural real property due November 16 (November 15 falls on Sunday); manufactured-home installments generally due August 31 and November 16; the due date moves to the next business day when applicable.
- Assessment appeal
- Open Book informal appeal period March 11–May 1, 2026; Special County Board of Appeal and Equalization meeting June 8, 2026; Minnesota Tax Court petition deadline April 30, 2026.
Exemptions & appeals
View exemption application (opens in a new tab)Exemption filing
December 31, 2026 for homestead classification affecting taxes payable in 2027; notify the county assessor within 30 days after a change in homestead status.
Senior relief
Minnesota Senior Citizens’ Property Tax Deferral Program: applicant must be at least 65, have household income of $96,000 or less, and have owned and homesteaded the home for at least five years; apply by November 1, 2026 for 2027 taxes. The program limits the tax paid to 3% of household income and defers the balance as a low-interest state loan secured by the property.
Valuation limits
No general countywide annual valuation cap was verified for Minnesota. Estimated market value is set under Minnesota law; taxable market value can differ because of homestead, veteran, agricultural, Green Acres, Rural Preserve, and other statutory exclusions, credits, or deferrals.
For a valuation appeal, use the appeal date in the tax and filing section above. Keep your notice, supporting evidence, and proof of submission.
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