Rate Breakdown

Property taxes in Goodhue County are calculated by multiplying the assessed value (minus exemptions) by the total local millage rate.

How Property Tax Works in Goodhue County

Property taxes in Goodhue County are determined by a combination of local government spending needs and the assessed market value of your property. Each year, the County Assessor’s Office determines the estimated market value of your property based on current real estate market trends. This value is used to calculate your tax capacity, which is then multiplied by the local tax rate—often referred to as the millage rate—established by your specific taxing jurisdictions, including the county, city or township, and school district.

The total tax levy is the amount of money these jurisdictions need to fund public services like schools, roads, public safety, and infrastructure. Because your property tax is a result of these collective budgets divided by the total taxable value of all properties in the district, changes in your property's value relative to others, or changes in local government spending, will directly influence your final tax bill.

Available Exemptions

Minnesota offers several property tax relief programs designed to reduce the burden on eligible homeowners. These programs must generally be applied for through the County Assessor or the Minnesota Department of Revenue:

• Homestead Classification: If you own and occupy your property as your primary residence, you may qualify for the homestead classification, which often results in a lower tax rate and eligibility for the Homestead Credit Refund.
• Senior Citizen Property Tax Deferral: This program allows seniors (age 65 or older) with a qualifying household income to defer a portion of their property taxes as a low-interest loan from the state.
• Disability Exemptions: Specific programs, such as the Special Homestead Classification for persons who are permanently and totally disabled, can significantly reduce the tax burden for qualifying individuals.
• Veteran Exemptions: Honorably discharged veterans with a service-connected disability may be eligible for a market value exclusion on their primary residence, depending on the disability rating.

Payment Schedule & Deadlines

Property tax statements in Goodhue County are typically mailed in the spring. Payments are due in two installments to avoid penalties, unless the total tax amount is $100 or less, in which case the full amount is due by the first deadline.

• First Half: Due by May 15th for real estate taxes.
• Second Half: Due by October 15th for residential properties (November 15th for agricultural properties).

If payments are not received by these deadlines, statutory penalties are automatically applied to the unpaid balance. Continued delinquency may result in the property being subject to tax forfeiture proceedings.

Appealing Your Assessment

If you believe your property’s estimated market value or classification is incorrect, you have the right to appeal. The process begins with the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization. You should first contact the Goodhue County Assessor’s Office to discuss your valuation; often, questions can be resolved informally. If you remain dissatisfied, you may formally appeal to the Local Board, followed by the County Board of Appeal and Equalization, and finally, the Minnesota Tax Court.