Lyon County Property Tax Records
Lyon County property tax records are held by the assessor and auditor-treasurer at 607 W Main Street in Marshall, Minnesota. You can search parcel data, view assessed values, and look up payment history through the Beacon online system or by contacting county offices directly. This page covers how to access Lyon County property tax records, how the assessment and billing process works in this southwest Minnesota county, and what options you have if you need to appeal a value or check on your tax account.
Lyon County Overview
How Lyon County Property Taxes Work
Property taxes in Lyon County follow Minnesota's statewide rules. The county assessor values every taxable parcel as of January 2 each year under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 273. Lyon County is in southwest Minnesota with Marshall as the county seat and regional center. The county has a mix of agricultural land, residential properties, and commercial development. Agriculture makes up a large share of the taxable base, and the assessor handles farm classification and valuation questions regularly alongside residential and commercial work.
The auditor-treasurer handles billing after values are set. Tax statements go out by March 31 each year. Taxes are paid in two installments. First half is due May 15. Second half is due October 15. Late payments bring interest under Chapter 279. Properties with extended unpaid taxes can eventually forfeit to the state under Chapters 279 and 282.
Each fall, Lyon County runs the Truth in Taxation process under Chapter 275. All taxing authorities in the county publish proposed levies before they are voted on. Your total tax rate includes the county levy, the Marshall city or township levy depending on where you live, school districts, and any special taxing districts.
Agricultural land in Lyon County is valued under a soil productivity formula, which produces more consistent assessed values for farms than market comparisons alone. Green acres and rural preserve designations are also available for farmland near development pressure areas.
Search Lyon County Property Tax Records Online
The Beacon system by Schneider Geospatial is the main online tool for Lyon County property tax and parcel searches. Find it at beacon.schneidercorp.com. You can search by owner name, address, or parcel ID. Results show assessed values, tax amounts, ownership details, and land classification. Beacon is free to use and open to the public without registration for basic searches.
The Lyon County website at co.lyon.mn.us links to both the auditor-treasurer and assessor departments. The auditor-treasurer page at co.lyon.mn.us/departments/auditor-treasurer/ covers billing and payment options. The assessor's page at co.lyon.mn.us/departments/assessor/ covers homestead applications and classification questions.
The Minnesota Department of Revenue also maintains statewide property tax data and statistics at revenue.state.mn.us, which includes Lyon County data. Below is a screenshot from the DOR's interactive property tax data tool.
The interactive tool at revenue.state.mn.us/interactive-property-tax-data lets you compare levy rates and assessed value trends for Lyon County and other Minnesota counties.
Lyon County Assessor Office
The Lyon County Assessor values all real and personal property in the county as of January 2 each year. The office handles a wide range of property types, from Marshall's residential neighborhoods and commercial areas to the farms and rural properties that make up most of the county's land area. Under Chapter 273, assessed values must reflect current market conditions unless a classification program reduces the taxable portion. Agricultural land is valued by soil productivity rating rather than sales prices alone.
The assessor's office at co.lyon.mn.us/departments/assessor/ processes homestead applications, farm classification requests, and informal value reviews. You can call (507) 537-6731 to ask questions or request a review before the formal spring appeal period. Resolving value concerns informally is faster and simpler than going through the appeal board process.
| Office | Lyon County Assessor |
|---|---|
| Address | 607 W Main Street, Marshall, MN 56258 |
| Phone | (507) 537-6731 |
| Website | co.lyon.mn.us/departments/assessor/ |
Paying Lyon County Property Taxes
The Lyon County Auditor-Treasurer handles all property tax billing and collection. Statements are mailed by March 31. You pay in two installments. First half is due May 15. Second half is due October 15. Homestead properties with total taxes under $100 can pay in full by May 15. Interest begins under Chapter 279 for any installment paid after its due date.
Payments can be made in person at 607 W Main Street in Marshall. The auditor-treasurer's number is (507) 537-6724. Check the page at co.lyon.mn.us/departments/auditor-treasurer/ for current online and mail payment options. Have your parcel ID or tax statement number ready when you contact the office.
Taxes that remain unpaid over time can eventually lead to forfeiture under Chapters 279 and 282. Lyon County tracks delinquent tax records and manages any tax-forfeited property listings through the auditor-treasurer's office.
Homestead Classification in Lyon County
Homestead classification reduces the class rate on your primary home, lowering your annual property tax. In Lyon County, you apply through the assessor's office. You must own and occupy the property as your main residence by December 1 and file by December 31. You need to provide your Social Security number or ITIN for verification. The homestead class rate under Chapter 273 is lower than the non-homestead residential rate.
For Lyon County farmers, agricultural homestead applies when you live on or near the land you own and farm. It covers the farmstead portion at a lower residential homestead rate and the remaining agricultural land at a lower agricultural class rate. Non-homestead agricultural property carries a higher class rate, so getting this right matters for the total tax on a farm operation. If you are not sure what classification is currently on your farm, the assessor's office can confirm and help you update it if needed before the December 31 deadline.
The Minnesota Property Tax Refund via Form M1PR is available for qualifying lower-income property owners and renters in Lyon County. Apply through the Minnesota Department of Revenue at revenue.state.mn.us.
Lyon County Land Records and Recorder
The Lyon County Recorder records deeds, mortgages, and other instruments affecting real property. Deed recording and the deed tax are tracked under Chapter 272. Sale information from recorded deeds helps the assessor stay current on market values across the county. The recorder's page is at co.lyon.mn.us/departments/recorder/. For ownership verification, lien searches, or easement research, that office is where you start.
Beacon links ownership data from the recorder to Lyon County parcel records. A single search in Beacon shows both assessed value and ownership details in one place. For comprehensive title research or older records going back further than Beacon's data, the recorder's office is the more complete resource.
The Minnesota Geospatial Information Office offers parcel boundary data statewide at mngeo.state.mn.us. Below is a screenshot from the DOR property tax statistics page, which includes Lyon County data alongside all other Minnesota counties.
The statistics page at revenue.state.mn.us/property-tax-data-and-statistics publishes levy, assessment, and rate data for Lyon County and the rest of Minnesota.
Appealing a Lyon County Property Tax Assessment
If you think your property is over-assessed, start with the assessor's office. An informal review is the easiest first step. Many disputes resolve at this level without needing to go before a board. If the informal review does not satisfy you, you can appear before the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization in spring under Chapter 274.
If the local board does not resolve the issue, the County Board of Appeal and Equalization is next. After that, you can petition the Minnesota Tax Court, which handles property tax disputes from all 87 counties. The Tax Court is at (651) 539-3260 and at mn.gov/tax-court. File by April 30 of the year taxes are payable under Chapter 278.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Lyon County in southwest Minnesota. Each maintains its own assessor and auditor-treasurer for property tax records.