Houston 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 31, 2026; Houston County's official 2026 tax calendar lists March 31 for tax statements.
- Payment deadline
- Houston County's 2026 calendar: first-half real and personal property May 15; first-half manufactured homes August 31; second-half real and personal property October 15; second-half agricultural and manufactured-home property November 15, observed November 16, 2026 because November 15 is Sunday.
- Assessment appeal
- Houston County's 2026 calendar lists local board review April 15–May 15, county board June 16, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.; exact jurisdiction notice controls. Tax Court deadlines are governed by Minnesota Department of Revenue guidance.
Exemptions & appeals
View exemption application (opens in a new tab)Exemption filing
December 31, 2025 for homestead classification affecting 2026 payable taxes; for 2027 payable taxes, own and occupy the property and apply by December 31, 2026; notify the assessor promptly after a change in homestead status.
Senior relief
Minnesota Property Tax Deferral for Senior Citizens: applicant must be 65 or older (if married, one spouse 65+ and the other at least 62), household income $96,000 or less, and have owned, lived in, and homesteaded the home for 5 years; property tax paid is limited to 3% of prior-year household income, with the state lending the remainder; apply by November 1, 2026 for 2027 taxes. This is a deferral loan, not forgiveness.
Valuation limits
No general countywide annual valuation cap was verified in Minnesota. The county assessor establishes estimated market value under Minnesota law; homestead market-value exclusion and program-specific agricultural, forest, veteran, disaster, and deferral programs can reduce taxable market value. For 2026, the agricultural homestead first-tier valuation limit is $3,840,000; the homestead market-value exclusion is up to $38,000 and phases out at $517,200.
For a valuation appeal, use the appeal date in the tax and filing section above. Keep your notice, supporting evidence, and proof of submission.