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Lake County Property Notices Arriving Soon

Lake County Property Notices Arriving Soon

Lake County property notices will be arriving in your mailbox soon. What to expect: your 2026 Property Tax Statement for Taxes Payable in 2026 and your 2026 Valuation Notice for Taxes Payable in 2027. Notices are mailed together in the same envelope. Be sure to review each notice for your property.

2026 property tax payments are due May 15 and October 15 for most properties. Visit the county website or scan the QR code below to see updated payment options.

2026 Valuation Notices contain your properties classification and estimated market value for your taxes in 2027. The time to review this information is now. Contact your assessor with questions or concerns. The Notice lists meeting dates and information to discuss or appeal your value and classification.

The property tax cycle in Minnesota follows three steps:

Step 1: Valuation and Classification Notice (March). The Assessor determines the estimated market value and classification of each property for the following year’s property taxes. Property owners are provided with an opportunity to review information and attend local or county board of appeal meetings to discuss or appeal their value and classification. Assessments are final after the meetings and appeal process is complete.

Step 2: Proposed Tax Notice (November). Local taxing districts set their budgets for the following year and propose their needed tax levy. Based upon the assessment provided by the assessor and proposed levies, an estimate of next year’s tax is sent to property owners. Public budget meetings are held for residents to provide input on proposed budget and levies. Final levies are set after public meetings are held.

Step 3: Property Tax Statement (March). Property taxes are calculated using the final assessment and levies. A statement is sent to each property owner showing the amount and dates property tax is due.

State law provides the form and content of each property notice, with a box in the upper right corner indicating the notice’s step in the tax cycle.

Resources for property tax information:

Lake County Property Notices Arriving Soon.pdf