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When will I receive my tax statement?: Real Estate and Personal Property Tax statements and Manufactured Home tax statements are mailed once a year.
The mailing deadline for Real Estate and Personal Property tax statements is March 31st.
The mailing deadline for Manufactured Home tax statements is July 15th.

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1. How can I pay my taxes?: You can pay taxes online or via conventional options.

2. When will I receive my tax statement?: Real Estate and Personal Property Tax statements and Manufactured Home tax statements are mailed once a year.
The mailing deadline for Real Estate and Personal Property tax statements is March 31st.
The mailing deadline for Manufactured Home tax statements is July 15th.

3. When are my taxes due and what if my tax payment is late?: See Real Estate and Personal Property Tax or Manufactured Home Tax for related information.

4. When is my tax bill considered delinquent?: Taxes unpaid through December 31st will be considered delinquent on January 2nd and interest will accrue on a monthly basis. If the delinquent taxes are not paid by the 2nd Monday in May, the forfeiture process will begin with a court judgment being entered against the property for the unpaid tax, penalty, interest, and costs.

5. Is there a limit on the amount of an online tax payment?: Yes. The maximum amount of a single online tax payment is $99,999.00.

6. How do I apply for a State Property Tax Refund?

Visit the Minnesota Department of Revenue website, specifically the Property Tax Refund page, to download the M1PR form and view related information.
Order forms by phone at 800-657-3676, day or night.
Order forms by mail:
Minnesota Tax Forms
Mail Station 1421
St. Paul, MN 55146-1421
Pick up forms at public libraries.
You will need your current year tax statement in order to file. The statements are mailed out in late March.

7. Is there a property tax freeze for senior citizens?: In the late 1970s there was a program referred to as the Senior Citizens Tax Freeze. That program was changed and expanded to include home owners and renters and is called the Property Tax Refund Program.

8. Can someone gain ownership to my property by paying my property tax?: No. A deed signed by the owner is required to change ownership.

9. I have questions about my property taxes. Who do I contact?: Contact the Clay County Treasurer's Office with tax questions you may have. The Clay County Assessor's Office can help with classification or valuation questions.