Minneapolis Property Tax Records

Minneapolis property tax records are managed through two offices: the city's own Assessing Department handles property valuation, while Hennepin County handles billing and collection. You can search parcel data, look up assessed values, and find payment history through both city and county online tools. This page covers how to find Minneapolis property tax records, who to contact for assessment questions, how payments work, and what to do if you want to appeal your value or apply for homestead status.

How Minneapolis Property Taxes Work

Minneapolis is the largest city in Minnesota, but property taxes here follow the same state framework as everywhere else. The key difference in Minneapolis is that the city runs its own Assessing Department, which values properties independently rather than relying solely on county assessors. That said, Hennepin County still handles billing, collection, and distribution of property tax revenue. So you deal with two offices depending on what you need.

Every parcel in Minneapolis is assessed as of January 2 each year under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 273. The Minneapolis Assessing Department sets the estimated market value for each property. That figure becomes the basis for your tax statement the following year. Tax statements go out by March 31. Payment is split into two halves. First half is due May 15. Second half is due October 15 under Chapter 276.

The city sets its levy each fall through the Truth in Taxation process under Chapter 275. Hennepin County, Minneapolis Public Schools, the Metropolitan Council, and other special districts also add their levies. All of this rolls into one total property tax bill.

Note: Minneapolis has a unique dual structure where city assessors value the property but Hennepin County sends the bill and collects payment.

Search Minneapolis Property Tax Records Online

The main place to search Minneapolis property tax records online is the Hennepin County property information portal. You can look up parcels by address, owner name, or parcel ID. The portal shows assessed values, tax amounts, payment history, property details, and ownership records. Access it at hennepin.us/residents/property/property-information-search or call (612) 348-3011.

The screenshot below shows the Hennepin County property information search tool, which is the starting point for most Minneapolis property tax record lookups.

The Hennepin County portal at hennepin.us lets you search Minneapolis parcels by address, owner, or parcel ID at no cost.

For property taxes specifically, Hennepin County maintains a dedicated tax page at hennepin.us/residents/property/property-taxes. This covers due dates, payment options, and access to current and past tax statements. The county also covers assessment information at hennepin.us/residents/property/assessment. For city finance questions, the Minneapolis Department of Finance and Property Services can be reached at minneapolismn.gov or (612) 673-3000.

Minneapolis Assessing Department

The Minneapolis Assessing Department values all real property within city limits. This includes single-family homes, condos, apartments, commercial buildings, and vacant land. The department sets estimated market values each year as of January 2. These values are used by Hennepin County to calculate the actual tax owed based on class rates set under MN Statutes Chapter 273.

The assessing office is at 350 Fifth St. S., Room 100, Minneapolis, MN 55415. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You can reach the department online at minneapolismn.gov/government/departments/assessing. The screenshot below is from the city assessing page, which covers valuation questions, homestead applications, and appeal procedures.

The Minneapolis Assessing Department page at minneapolismn.gov handles all city-level valuation and classification questions for Minneapolis properties.

Paying Minneapolis Property Taxes

Hennepin County handles all property tax billing and payment for Minneapolis properties. Tax statements are mailed by March 31. You pay in two equal halves. First half is due May 15. Second half is due October 15. If your total bill is under $100, you can pay the full amount by May 15. Late payments accrue interest under state law.

You can pay online, by mail, or in person through Hennepin County. The payment portal is at hennepin.us/property-tax/pay-property-taxes. Online payments can be made by e-check or credit card. If you prefer to pay in person, the Hennepin County Government Center is at 300 South Sixth Street in downtown Minneapolis. Have your parcel ID ready when you pay. The screenshot below is from the Hennepin County property taxes page, which shows payment options for all Minneapolis parcels.

The Hennepin County property taxes page at hennepin.us/residents/property/property-taxes covers payment methods, due dates, and access to tax statements.

Homestead Classification for Minneapolis Residents

Homestead classification lowers the class rate applied to your property, which reduces the total tax you owe. To qualify in Minneapolis, you must own the property and use it as your primary home. You must occupy it by December 1 and apply by December 31 of that same year. Applications are processed through Hennepin County at hennepin.us/residents/property/homestead.

You will need to provide your Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number. Hennepin County uses this to confirm the home is your main residence. Once approved, homestead status stays active unless you move or the property changes ownership. Under MN Statutes Chapter 273, homestead property carries a lower class rate than non-homestead residential property, which results in a meaningful annual savings for most Minneapolis homeowners.

If your income is limited, you may also qualify for the Minnesota Property Tax Refund through Form M1PR. This state credit is available through the Minnesota Department of Revenue at revenue.state.mn.us. It can help offset part of your tax bill whether you own or rent.

Hennepin County Property Tax Records

Minneapolis sits in Hennepin County, which is the most populous county in Minnesota. The county handles all property tax billing, collection, and record-keeping for Minneapolis parcels. For a full breakdown of county-level resources, assessor contact details, and how to search Hennepin County property tax records more broadly, visit the county page.

The Hennepin County property tax page is at hennepin.us/residents/property/property-taxes. County assessor questions go to (612) 348-7050. You can also visit the Hennepin County property tax records page for more detail on county-wide resources and procedures.

Appealing a Minneapolis Property Assessment

If you think the Minneapolis Assessing Department has overvalued your property, you have the right to appeal. Start by contacting the assessing office directly. Many valuation questions get resolved at that stage without going further. If you are not satisfied, you can appear before the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization in spring, under Chapter 274.

If the local board does not resolve the matter, you can escalate to the Hennepin County Board of Appeal and Equalization. From there, you have the right to file a petition with the Minnesota Tax Court under Chapter 278. The Tax Court handles property tax appeals from all Minnesota counties. You can reach them at (651) 539-3260. The deadline to file with the Tax Court is April 30 of the year the taxes are payable.

Note: Start your appeal early because the Local Board only meets in spring, and missing that window can push your case back a full year.

Nearby Qualifying Cities

These cities are near Minneapolis and each has its own property tax records page.