Ramsey County
Ramsey County, Minnesota
15 West Kellogg Blvd.
Suite 250
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102
Tel: 651-266-9200
Fax: 651-266-2001
County Website: Ramsey county
Assessor Website: Ramsey county assessor
Ramsey County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- If you have questions or disagree with your property classification or current year’s estimated market value, please contact the Assessor's Office first at 651-266-2131 to discuss your concerns
- You may request a formal review by the County Assessor by completing a County Board of Appeal and Equalization form. Contact 651-266-2131 to obtain a form.
- Your appeal application will be reviewed and an over the phone inspection will be scheduled.
- You will be notified by mail or email of the Assessor's findings.
- If you disagree with the Assessor's findings, you may appear before the County Board of Appeal and Equalization in person, through a letter, or through an authorized representative.
- The 2022 County Board of Appeal and Equalization will meet virtually due to COVID-19 concerns.
- You must call 651-266-2131 in advance to be scheduled on the agenda.
- All appearances are by appointment only.
- You will be notified by mail or email of the board's findings.
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Here's how to lower your property taxes in Ramsey county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Ramsey county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Ramsey county assessor's website to find the phone number to call. If the assessor determines that your property is worth less than the value on which your taxes are based, your property taxes may be lowered.
Tax exemptions
Start by finding what your tax bill is. Typically you will find your tax bill information on your mortgage statement. Look for tax exemptions or credits that you may be eligible for. Many states and localities offer exemptions or credits for homeowners who meet certain criteria, information such as being over a certain age or having a low income. Ramsey county may have these types of exemptions available for homeowners. These exemptions and credits can lower the property tax you owe.
Appeal tax assessment
Appeal the property tax assessment. If you believe that your property's value has been overestimated, you can typically appeal the assessment to your Ramsey county tax assessor's office. This is part of the services that your assessor's office provides. You will need to provide evidence to support your claim, such as a recent appraisal or sales data for comparable properties and homes in your area. Usually, you will meet with the Board of Equalization. If your appeal is successful, your property taxes may be lowered.
Challenge the tax rate
Consider challenging the tax rate. In some cases, the amount of property taxes you owe is not based on the value of your property, but on the tax rate set by your local government. If you believe that the tax rate is too high, you can contact your Ramsey county government and ask them to consider reducing it.
Property Tax Rules
Stay up-to-date on your property's value and property tax rules. For the purpose of lowering your Ramsey county property tax, property value is the assessed property value and not the market property value. Assessed property value is used for taxation purposes while market property value is what a buyer and seller would likely agree on. Typically the assessed value is lower than the market value. Your property's value can change over time due to a variety of factors, such as changes in the local real estate market or improvements you make to your property. To ensure that your property taxes are accurate and fair, it is important to stay informed about your property's value and contact Ramsey county local tax assessor's office if you believe there has been a significant change.
Keep in mind that property tax laws and regulations can vary, so it is important to consult with your Ramsey county Minnesota tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Ramsey County
Homes in Ramsey county have a median home value of $238,808.
Ramsey county home values are ranked 11 out of 87 counties in the state of Minnesota for median home price. The average median home value in Minnesota is $169,752. Traverse county has the lowest median price at $85,101. Carver county has the highest median price at $333,490.
Compared to the rest of the United States, Ramsey county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~83%.
The median household income in Ramsey county is $67,238.
Compared to the state of Minnesota and the United States, Ramsey county's median household income is higher than the state of Minnesota's average median household income of $63,124 and the United States average median household income of $54,172.
Ramsey county's population has grown from 485,760 in 1990 to 552,352 in 2020, an increase of 14% over that time frame.
For comparison, the state of Minnesota's population has grown from 4,375,665 in 1990 to 5,706,494 in 2020, an increase of 30% over that time frame.
In the United States, the population has grown from 248,790,925 in 1990 to 331,449,281 in 2020, an increase of 33% over that time frame.
Ramsey county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is less than the population change for Minnesota and the United States.
Ramsey County Minnesota Cities
Lauderdale, Little Canada, Maplewood, New Brighton, North Saint Paul, Roseville, Saint Paul, Shoreview, Vadnais Heights, West Saint Paul, White Bear Lake
Ramsey County Minnesota Zipcodes
55101 / 55102 / 55103 / 55104 / 55105 / 55106 / 55107 / 55108 / 55109 / 55110 / 55112 / 55113 / 55114 / 55116 / 55117 / 55119 / 55126 / 55127 /
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