Washington County, Minnesota

14949 62nd Street North
Stillwater, Minnesota 55082

County Website: Washington county
Assessor Website: Washington county assessor

Washington County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions

Obtain the assessed valuation of your property.
Determine the fair market value for your property.
Determine the basis for your formal appeal.
File a written appeal with your Board of Review.
Present evidence of unfair assessment to the Board of Review at the hearing.
Appeal the Board of Review's decision to the State Property Tax Appeal Board (in writing) in the event of an unsatisfactory decision by the Board of Review.

Property owners who have questions or concerns regarding their market value or classification of their property are encouraged to contact the appraiser responsible for their area by calling (651) 430-6175. In most cases, an interior inspection will be necessary Most concerns can be resolved after speaking to an appraiser If your questions or concerns are not resolved after talking to your appraiser, you may appear before the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization or appeal to the County Board of Appeal and Equalization. PLEASE REFERENCE YOUR VALUATION NOTICE OR CALL YOUR APPRAISER TO FIND OUT THE TIME AND PLACE OF THE MEETING HELD IN YOUR COMMUNITY! Appeals can be made in person, by representative or by written request (letter) If property owners are not satisfied with the action taken by the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization, they may appear before a second board: The County Board of Appeal and Equalization* Deadline to be put on the agenda for the County Board of Appeal and Equalization is May 4, 2022 The 2022 County Board of Appeal and Equalization is scheduled for June 14, 2022

Here's how to lower your property taxes in Washington county

Contact the county assessor

Contact the Washington county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Washington 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. Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington county Minnesota tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.

About Washington County

Homes in Washington county have a median home value of $301,528.

Washington county home values are ranked 3 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, Washington county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~131%.

Minnesota Median Home Values by County

The median household income in Washington county is $97,584.

Compared to the state of Minnesota and the United States, Washington 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.

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Washington county's population has grown from 145,860 in 1990 to 267,568 in 2020, an increase of 83% 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.

Washington county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is greater than the population change for Minnesota and the United States.

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Washington County Minnesota Cities

Afton, Bayport, Centerville, Cottage Grove, Forest Lake, Lake Elmo, Lakeland, Marine On Saint, Newport, Oak Park Heights, Oakdale, Saint Paul Park, Scandia, White Bear Lake, Willernie, Woodbury

Washington County Minnesota Zipcodes

55001 / 55003 / 55016 / 55025 / 55038 / 55042 / 55043 / 55047 / 55055 / 55071 / 55073 / 55082 / 55090 / 55115 / 55125 / 55128 /

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