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Otter Tail County

Otter Tail County, Minnesota

Effective Tax Rate

0.78%

Median Annual Tax

$1,966

How Otter Tail County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Otter Tail County$1,966
Minnesota State Average$2,168
National Average$1,924

Otter Tail County

0.78%

Effective rate

Minnesota Avg

0.97%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Tax by Mortgage Status

With Mortgage

$1,936

per year

Without Mortgage

$2,006

per year

Estimate Your Property Tax

$

Annual Tax

$1,966

Monthly Escrow

$164

Effective Rate

0.78%

vs. Minnesota State Average▼ 9.3% below
vs. National Average▼ 26.9% below
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Otter Tail County, Minnesota?
The effective property tax rate in Otter Tail County, Minnesota is 0.78%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
How much are property taxes in Otter Tail County?
The median annual property tax payment in Otter Tail County is $1,966. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,936, while those without a mortgage pay $2,006.
How does Otter Tail County compare to the Minnesota average?
Otter Tail County's effective tax rate of 0.78% is lower than the Minnesota state average of 0.97%. The median annual property tax in Otter Tail County is $1,966, compared to the state average of $2,168.
What is the median home value in Otter Tail County, Minnesota?
The median home value in Otter Tail County, Minnesota is $252,500, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
How are property taxes calculated in Minnesota?
Property taxes in Minnesota are calculated based on the assessed value of your property multiplied by the local mill levy (tax rate). The assessed value is determined by your county assessor and may differ from market value. Homeowners may qualify for exemptions such as homestead, senior, veteran, or disability exemptions that can reduce the taxable value. Tax rates vary by county and include levies for schools, municipal services, and special districts.

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Median Tax$2,322

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Rate0.77%
Median Tax$1,373
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Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.

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