Stearns County
Stearns County, Minnesota
705 Courthouse Square
St Cloud, Minnesota 56303
Tel: 320-656-3600
County Website: Stearns county
Assessor Website: Stearns county assessor
Stearns County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- Gather any relevant documents, like property tax bills and appraisals.
- Figure out the reason for your appeal, like an error in the property's assessment or a change in value.
- Contact the Stearns County Assessor's Office to learn how to file an appeal. You can find their info here: https://www.co.stearns.mn.us/Departments/Assessor/default.aspx
- Submit your appeal to the Assessor's Office. This might be in person, by mail, or online.
- Go to any necessary hearings or meetings about your appeal. These might include an informal meeting with the assessor or a formal hearing before the county board of appeal and equalization.
- If your appeal is denied, you can try appealing to the Minnesota Tax Court. You can find more info on that process here: https://www.mncourts.gov/Help-Topics/Tax-Court.aspx
URLs
- https://www.co.stearns.mn.us/Departments/Assessor/default.aspx
- https://www.mncourts.gov/Help-Topics/Tax-Court.aspx
Here's how to lower your property taxes in Stearns county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Stearns county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Stearns 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. Stearns 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 Stearns 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 Stearns 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 Stearns 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 Stearns 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 Stearns county Minnesota tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Stearns County
Homes in Stearns county have a median home value of $193,605.
Stearns county home values are ranked 27 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, Stearns county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~48%.
The median household income in Stearns county is $65,244.
Compared to the state of Minnesota and the United States, Stearns 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.
Stearns county's population has grown from 119,324 in 1990 to 158,292 in 2020, an increase of 33% 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.
Stearns county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is greater than the population change for Minnesota and less than the population change for United States.
Stearns County Minnesota Cities
Albany, Avon, Belgrade, Brooten, Cold Spring, Eden Valley, Elrosa, Freeport, Greenwald, Holdingford, Kimball, Melrose, New Munich, Paynesville, Richmond, Rockville, Roscoe, Saint Cloud, Saint Joseph, Saint Martin, Saint Stephen, Sartell, Sauk Centre, South Haven, Waite Park
Stearns County Minnesota Zipcodes
55329 / 55353 / 55382 / 56301 / 56303 / 56307 / 56310 / 56312 / 56316 / 56320 / 56325 / 56331 / 56335 / 56340 / 56352 / 56356 / 56362 / 56368 / 56369 / 56371 / 56374 / 56375 / 56376 / 56377 / 56378 / 56387 /
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