During the 2011 special legislative session, Minnesota conservatives insisted on and—after a 20 day state government shutdown—succeeded in eliminating the homestead credit. The property tax increases ...

For homeowners concerned about their property taxes, an often-overlooked source for relief is available. The Homestead Credit Refund is a state-paid refund aimed at assisting homeowners whose property ...

WILLMAR -- Tammy Barnes said she and her neighbors, including retired farmers and seniors on fixed incomes, are taking a financial hit on their property taxes this year because the Legislature ...

First, make sure your property has been registered as a homestead, or primary residence. Minnesota’s homestead market-value exclusion program automatically deducts a certain amount of value for the ...

Homeowners across McLeod County recently received a letter that raised a few questions about a state program that provides Minnesotans an average of $200 in savings each year: the Minnesota homestead ...

The average property tax on a Minnesota homestead is expected to increase by 71 percent from 2002 to 2008. Even after adjusting for inflation in the cost of government services, the increase is nearly ...