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Hennepin County homestead exemption

In Hennepin County, you apply for the homestead exemption with the Hennepin County Assessor's Office; the deadline is December 31.

Office
Hennepin County Assessor's Office
Deadline
December 31
State exemption
$38,000 off market value
Renewal
Renews automaticallyStatewide rule

Hennepin County says you must own, occupy and apply by December 31; the current deadline is December 31, 2026.

Apply online; paper applications in Hmong, Spanish and Somali are on the online application's Apply by paper tab. Notify the assessor within 30 days if you sell, move or no longer qualify, and free property clinics at county libraries help with applications.

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Local homestead amounts in Hennepin 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

Contact the Hennepin County Assessor's Office through its online contact form to confirm your homestead status.

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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