Search Roseau County Property Tax Records

Roseau County property tax records are managed by the auditor-treasurer and assessor offices in Roseau, Minnesota. Property owners can search parcel data, view assessed values, access tax statements, and find payment options through the county's online Beacon portal or by visiting the courthouse at 606 5th Avenue SW in Roseau. This page explains how Roseau County property taxes are assessed and collected, where to find records online, what classification programs are available, and how to appeal an assessment you believe is too high.

How Roseau County Property Taxes Work

Roseau County sits in the far northwest corner of Minnesota, bordering Canada and within the Red River Valley watershed. The county is primarily agricultural, with farmland, wetlands, and scattered rural residential properties making up most of the parcel inventory. Property taxes here follow the same state rules that apply to all 87 Minnesota counties. The county assessor values each parcel as of January 2 each year under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 273. All property is valued at estimated market value unless a special classification reduces the effective taxable value.

The auditor-treasurer handles billing and collection. Tax statements are mailed out by March 31. Roseau County taxes are split into two installments. The first half is due May 15. The second half is due October 15. Under Chapter 279, interest begins to accrue on any amount not paid by the due date. Extended delinquency can lead to state forfeiture of the property under Chapter 282.

Each fall, Roseau County holds Truth in Taxation hearings as required by Chapter 275. The county, townships, school districts, and other taxing districts set their levies at these hearings before December 31. Those levies, divided by the total assessed value in each taxing district, produce the rates applied to your property value on the next year's statement.

Note: Roseau County has a significant amount of wetland and peatland, and some parcels may qualify for special environmental or conservation classifications that affect taxable value.

Search Roseau County Property Tax Records Online

The Beacon system by Schneider Geospatial is the primary free tool for searching Roseau County property tax records online. You can search by owner name, property address, or parcel identification number. Beacon shows assessed values, ownership history, tax amounts, land classifications, and parcel map data for all Roseau County parcels. The Roseau County portal is at beacon.schneidercorp.com. No account is required and there is no cost to search.

The county's official website at co.roseau.mn.us links to department pages for the auditor-treasurer, assessor, and recorder. The auditor-treasurer page is at co.roseau.mn.us/departments/auditor-treasurer/. The assessor is at co.roseau.mn.us/departments/assessor/. The recorder is at co.roseau.mn.us/departments/recorder/. Each page includes contact information, office hours, and relevant forms.

The Minnesota Department of Revenue maintains interactive statewide property tax data that includes Roseau County. The screenshot below is from the DOR's property tax data page.

The DOR interactive tool at revenue.state.mn.us/interactive-property-tax-data lets you compare Roseau County's levy and assessment data with neighboring northwest Minnesota counties.

Roseau County Assessor Office

The Roseau County Assessor values all real and personal property in the county each year. Farmland, wetlands, rural residential parcels, and commercial buildings all fall within the assessor's scope. Values are set as of January 2 and must reflect current market conditions under Chapter 273. In Roseau County's agricultural landscape, the assessor uses soil productivity ratings, land quality data, and comparable sales to set fair values on cropland and pasture parcels.

If you have questions about your assessed value or want to apply for homestead classification, contact the assessor at (218) 463-1861. The office is at 606 5th Avenue SW in Roseau. The assessor's page at co.roseau.mn.us/departments/assessor/ has forms, classification information, and contact details. Reaching out early in the year gives you the most time to work through any valuation concerns before formal appeal deadlines.

Paying Roseau County Property Taxes

The Roseau County Auditor-Treasurer handles all property tax billing and payment collection. Tax statements are mailed by March 31 each year. The first half of your annual bill is due May 15. The second half is due October 15. If you own a homestead property with a total bill under $100, you may pay the full amount in one payment by May 15. Under Chapter 279, any late payment starts accruing interest immediately after the due date passes.

You can pay in person at the auditor-treasurer's office at 606 5th Avenue SW in Roseau. The office phone is (218) 463-1955. For online payment options or current mail-in procedures, visit the department page at co.roseau.mn.us/departments/auditor-treasurer/. Have your parcel ID from your tax statement ready. It speeds up any transaction whether you call, visit in person, or pay online.

Note: Property owners in Roseau County who own multiple parcels should track each parcel's due dates separately, as each parcel generates its own statement and has its own payment record.

Homestead Classification in Roseau County

Homestead classification in Roseau County applies to the property you own and use as your primary home. You must occupy the property by December 1 and apply by December 31 through the assessor's office. Under Chapter 273, the homestead class rate is lower than the non-homestead rate, which reduces your total annual tax. The reduction is applied to the taxable market value before the tax rate is multiplied, so even a small difference in class rate produces meaningful savings each year.

Agricultural homestead is also common in Roseau County. This classification applies when the landowner or a qualifying relative actively farms the land. Agricultural homestead status lowers the class rate on farm acres and on the house site. Farmers and rural landowners should contact the assessor at (218) 463-1861 to review whether their property qualifies. The deadline for applying is December 31 each year.

The Minnesota Property Tax Refund through Form M1PR is available to qualifying homeowners and renters across the state. If your income is low to moderate relative to your property taxes, you may receive a partial refund from the state. Information and the form are available at revenue.state.mn.us.

Land Records and the Roseau County Recorder

The Roseau County Recorder handles deed recording and maintains land records that connect directly to property tax administration. When a property is sold or transferred, the deed is filed with the recorder and the deed tax is paid under Chapter 272. This sale data feeds into the assessor's annual review of market values across the county. The recorder's office is at 606 5th Avenue SW in Roseau, and the recorder page is at co.roseau.mn.us/departments/recorder/.

You can research Roseau County land records through the recorder's office for official recorded documents such as deeds, mortgages, and easements. The Beacon portal also displays ownership history alongside assessment and tax data, making it a convenient starting point for parcel research. The Minnesota DOR publishes property tax history and statistics that include Roseau County at revenue.state.mn.us/property-tax-history-data.

The screenshot below is from the DOR's property tax data and statistics page, which includes Roseau County levy and assessment figures.

The DOR statistics page at revenue.state.mn.us/property-tax-data-and-statistics provides annual levy and assessed value data for Roseau County alongside all other Minnesota counties.

Appealing Your Roseau County Assessment

If you believe the Roseau County Assessor set your property value too high, start with a direct call to the assessor at (218) 463-1861. An informal conversation resolves many assessment questions without any formal filing. If the issue remains unresolved, you can appeal to the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization in spring under Chapter 274, then to the County Board if needed.

As a final step, you can file a petition with the Minnesota Tax Court. The filing deadline is April 30 of the year taxes are payable under Chapter 278. The Tax Court handles property tax appeals for all Minnesota counties and can be reached at (651) 539-3260 or through mn.gov/tax-court. Missing the April 30 deadline typically ends your appeal options for that specific tax year.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Roseau County and each handles property tax records through its own local offices.