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Assessor
Department:
Appraisal Process
Assessor Authority to Enter Buildings
Assessor Staff
Blind and Disabled Classifications
Disabled Veterans Homestead Market Value Exclusion
Frequently Asked Questions
Green Acres
Important Dates and Deadlines
Mobile Homes and Homestead
My House is Worth What?
Property Information
Terms and Definitions
Why Property Taxes Vary from Year to Year
Homesteads

Doreen Pehrson, County Assessor

In Minnesota, property taxes provide most of the funding for local government services. Each property’s share of taxes is determined according to its value, classification (use), and the property tax levies.

Nicollet County assessors are responsible for estimating property values and setting property classification for tax purposes. Our department sends the property valuation (Value Notice) each spring to every property owner in Nicollet County. We administer a variety of property tax credit programs including Homestead, Green Acres, and Disaster Tax Credit. We address property valuation concerns and appeals and provide assessment and value information to the County Board, Local Boards of Review, and to the public.
 
The Assessor’s responsibility is with market value and classification, NOT TAXES. The Assessor does not:

· Collect Taxes  Auditor - Treasurer

· Determine Tax Rate  Auditor - Treasurer

Establish Property Tax Laws State Legislature

Assessors Office News  -  

 Family Farm Entities - 5/1/2008

As you know, in most cases only property owned by natural persons can receive agricultural homesteads and green acres benefits EXCEPT for certain auth...  more...

 Electronic Statements - 5/1/2008

Minnesota Laws 2008, chapter 154 (House File 3201/Senate File 2935), provides new language allowing Valuation Notices, Truth in Taxation Notices, and ...  more...

 Appealing your Property Value or Classification - 4/23/2008

Every year the Assessor's office mails the Notices of Valuation and Classication to all property owners in order to notify the property owners of thei...  more...

Assessors Calendar

County appraisers will be reappraising Nicollet City, Lafayette City, and Courtland City this summer 2009.


January 2 Assessment Date
All property is valued and classified as of January 2nd of each year. This value is used to calculate taxes the following year.
If a property is only partially complete on January 2nd, it will have a partial value for that year's assessment. If a structure is complete on January 2nd, but it burns down on January 3rd, the fully assessed value still applies for that assessment year.

Helpful Links

Contacts

Assessor's Fax Number
(507) 934-0438
Main Office Number
(507) 934-0240 or [email]