The Scott County Auditor’s Office and the Minnesota Department of Revenue identified the following three programs that offer either a direct refund or deferment of property taxes. While the first two programs consist of a refund, the senior program allows eligible senior citizens to postpone paying – or defer – a portion of their homestead property taxes.

Regular Property Tax Refund

To help you determine if you qualify for the Regular Property Tax Refund view the eligibility requirements. For other questions, call the Income tax and Withholding Division at the Minnesota Department of Revenue 651-296-4444 or 1-800-657-367.

Special Property Tax Refund

To help you determine if you qualify for the Special Property Tax Refund view the eligibility requirements. For other questions, call the Income tax and Withholding Division at the Minnesota Department of Revenue 651-296-4444 or 1-800-657-367.

Senior Citizen Property Tax Deferral Program

The Senior Citizen Property Tax Deferral Program was established to help seniors who have difficulty paying their property taxes. Senior citizens who elect to participate will only have to pay a tax equal to 3% of their net income. The remaining tax will be paid as a low interest loan by the State of Minnesota. The unpaid tax plus interest becomes a lien on the property which must be satisfied upon sale of the property.  To qualify for this program all of the following qualifications must be met:

• Property owners must be 65 years of age or older
• Property must be homesteaded
• Maximum household income of $60,000
• Property must be owned and occupied for the last 15 years
• Property taxes are limited to 3% of household income
• Application is made by contacting the State of Minnesota at (651) 556-6088

Financial Assistance

• CAP Agency: (952) 496-2125
• Scott County Human Services: (952) 445-7751