Tax Information

Real Estate Tax Information
Click here to find see an estimate of your real estate taxes.  Do verify the taxes on a specific home by calling the assessor's office at (507) 285-8124.

Market Value is for tax purposes and is determined by the County Assessor. In most situations the actual listing or selling price of a home is not the same as market value, and is typically higher than the tax market value.

Homestead tax is the tax that you pay if you are an owner and occupant of the home.

Non-homestead tax is the tax you would pay if you rent the property out for an investment.

The Olmsted County Assessor's Department - (507) 285-8124

State Tax Information
The state general sales tax is 6.5 percent. All local taxes are in addition to this tax.

Local Tax Information
Sales and usage tax in Rochester is 0.5 percent. Lodging tax is 3.0 percent.

For a copy of the Minnesota Tax Handbook, click here.

For greater detail on individual income tax, click here.

For full detail on Appealing the Value or Classification of Your Property, click here.

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