St. Louis County
St. Louis County, Minnesota
100 North 5th Avenue West
Duluth, Minnesota 55802
Tel: 218-726-2000
County Website: St. Louis county
Assessor Website: St. Louis county assessor
St. Louis County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- In April or May, city and township boards of appeal and equalization meet to review and rule upon appeals.
- If you are not satisfied with the local Board of Appeal and Equalization decision, you may appeal to the County Board of Appeal and Equalization, which meets during the last two weeks in June.
- If you're not satisfied with the County Board of Appeal and Equalization decision, you may appeal to the Minnesota Tax Court.
- To schedule an appeal, call the Clerk of the County Board at 218-726-2381.
To schedule an appeal, call the Clerk of the County Board at 218-726-2381. If you're not satisfied with the County Board of Appeal and Equalization decision, you may appeal to the Minnesota Tax Court. You have until April 30 of the year tax is payable to appeal the valuation and classification.
Here's how to lower your property taxes in St. Louis county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the St. Louis county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the St. Louis 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. St. Louis 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 St. Louis 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 St. Louis 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 St. Louis 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 St. Louis 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 St. Louis county Minnesota tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About St. Louis County
Homes in St. Louis county have a median home value of $159,571.
St. Louis county home values are ranked 53 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, St. Louis county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~22%.
The median household income in St. Louis county is $57,480.
Compared to the state of Minnesota and the United States, St. Louis county's median household income is lower than the state of Minnesota's average median household income of $63,124 and higher than the United States average median household income of $54,172.
St. Louis county's population has grown from 198,232 in 1990 to 200,231 in 2020, an increase of 1% 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.
St. Louis county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is less than the population change for Minnesota and the United States.
St. Louis County Minnesota Cities
Alborn, Angora, Aurora, Babbitt, Biwabik, Brimson, Britt, Brookston, Buhl, Buyck, Canyon, Chisholm, Cook, Crane Lake, Duluth, Ely, Embarrass, Eveleth, Floodwood, Forbes, Gilbert, Hermantown, Hibbing, Hoyt Lakes, Iron, Kelsey, Kinney, Makinen, Meadowlands, Mountain Iron, Proctor, Saginaw, Side Lake, Soudan, Tower, Virginia, Winton
St. Louis County Minnesota Zipcodes
55602 / 55702 / 55703 / 55705 / 55706 / 55708 / 55710 / 55711 / 55713 / 55717 / 55719 / 55723 / 55724 / 55725 / 55731 / 55732 / 55734 / 55736 / 55738 / 55741 / 55746 / 55750 / 55751 / 55758 / 55763 / 55765 / 55768 / 55771 / 55779 / 55781 / 55782 / 55790 / 55792 / 55796 / 55802 / 55803 / 55804 / 55805 / 55806 / 55807 / 55808 / 55810 / 55811 / 55812 /
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