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Dakota County homestead exemption

In Dakota County, you apply for the homestead exemption with the Dakota County Assessing Services; the deadline is December 31.

Office
Dakota County Assessing Services
Deadline
December 31
State exemption
$38,000 off market value
Renewal
Renews automaticallyStatewide rule

Dakota County says applications are due Dec. 31 and affect the next year's taxes.

After you apply online you get an email from DocuSign; paper forms come in English, Hmong, Somali and Spanish. Notify the county assessor within 30 days if you move, sell, have a relative move in or convert to a rental.

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Local homestead amounts in Dakota County

No county-specific amounts are in our data. The statewide amounts on the Minnesota page apply.

How to check if you already have it

Look up your parcel in Dakota County's online property records to see its classification.

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Minnesota rules that apply here

  • You own and occupy the home as your homestead (or a qualifying relative does)
  • The property is classified as homestead by the county assessor
  • The assessor may require proof of eligibility at any time

Full Minnesota homestead guide: amounts, senior and veteran exemptions, late filing and portability.

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