Tax and Property Information

Tax Forfeited Land Public Auction is June 22!

Ramsey County's Tax Forfeited Land division will be holding a public auction of 29 properties on Friday, June 22, at the Ramsey County Plato Building, 90 W. Plato Blvd. in St. Paul.  Among the 29 properties for sale are three (3) fully-renovated single-family homes located in the City of St. Paul.  These homes will be shown to the public during the weeks of June 11-16 and June 18-22 (please see the open house schedule on the Auction Info page below for specific dates and times).

If you plan to come to the auction to bid on property, please be sure to arrive early to register and receive a bid card.  Registration starts at 9 am and the auction itself will begin promptly at 10 am.  Be sure to take advantage of this unique opportunity to own a home or piece of land!

For more information on the auction and the renovated houses for sale, please visit our Auction Info page. 

2012 1st Half Property Tax Payments Were Due May 15

2012 1st Half Property Tax Payments were due Tuesday, May 15 for the following property types:

• Real Property Tax (1st Half, or All if $100 or Less)
• Leased Government-Owned Personal Property Tax (1st Half, or All if $50 or Less)
• Personal Property Tax, other than Leased Government-Owned (Total Amount)
• Agricultural Tax (1st Half, or All if $100 or Less)

The due date for your 1st Half Property Tax installment has passed and a late penalty will now be added to your tax.  The later you pay, the greater the penalty will be.

We offer several convenient ways for you to pay: by mail, in person, online, or via drop box (2 locations available).  Learn more on the Paying Property Taxes page.

2012 Property Tax Statements and Payment Stubs are available online.  Look Up Tax Statement or Payment Stub

If you have questions, please call us at 651-266-2000 or e-mail AskPropertyTaxandRecords@co.ramsey.mn.us.

Appeals to the Board of Appeal and Equalization Have Closed - Other Appeal Options for 2012 Payable 2013 Taxes Still Available

The deadline to appeal to the Ramsey County Special Board of Appeal and Equalization was May 11, 2012.  However, if you still have questions or concerns regarding the 2012 Payable 2013 Valuation or Classification of your property, please call 651-266-2131 to discuss your concerns over the phone with an appraiser.  We can still review your property value on an informal basis until June 13, 2012.

Also, you may still appeal to the Minnesota Tax Court for the 2012 Estimated Market Value for Taxes Payable in 2013 until April 30, 2013.  For more information on how to file a Tax Court petition, please read the 7-Step Guide to Filing in Minnesota Tax Court.