Hennepin County Property Assessor 2026: Search & Tax Records

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Hennepin County, Minnesota • 2026 Property Guide

Search Hennepin County PID Records, Assessed Values, Taxes, Maps and Deeds

Hennepin County Assessor Joshua R. Hoogland oversees the County assessment system, where property is valued as of January 2 each year. The public Property Information Search brings tax statements, current and prior taxes, assessment values, tax parcel descriptions and sales information together in one place.

Start with the property address or 13-digit Property Identification Number (PID), then move to the interactive Property Map when you need parcel context. Hennepin Treasurer/Auditor Daniel Rogan is the appointed county official associated with the tax system, while Recorder and Registrar of Titles Amber Bougie oversees land-title records such as deeds, mortgages, liens and Torrens records.

Address, 13-digit PID, addition-name and map search
2025 assessment correctly linked to taxes payable in 2026
August 15 refund deadline and October 15 tax installment
Homestead, appeals, RecordEASE, Torrens and tax-forfeiture workflow
Search Property Information Open Property Map Pay Property Taxes Search Land Records
County Assessor Joshua R. Hoogland
Assessor 612-348-3046
Property Tax Help 612-348-3011
Next Tax Due October 15, 2026
Reviewed August 12, 2026
August 12, 2026 action board

Three Hennepin Property Deadlines That Still Matter in 2026

August 15 — Minnesota Property Tax Refund The normal filing deadline for the 2025 Homestead Credit Refund is August 15, 2026. Late filing is still possible for up to one year, but homeowners who have not filed should act now.
September 15 — Direct Payment Enrollment Hennepin must receive a direct-payment enrollment form by September 15 for automatic withdrawal of the October second-half installment.
October 15 — Second Half The regular second installment of Hennepin County 2026 real-estate tax is due October 15.
Potential refund: Minnesota homeowners may qualify for a regular Homestead Credit Refund based on income or a special refund if net property tax increased by more than 12% and at least $100, subject to State eligibility rules.
The State also enacted a one-time increase of nearly 15% to qualifying 2025 Homestead Credit Refunds. Minnesota Revenue says taxpayers who filed before July 15, 2026 are being automatically adjusted for the increase.
One search system, multiple assessing offices

Which Hennepin Office Handles Your Property Question?

County Assessor Estimated market value, classification, Homestead, agricultural programs, exemptions and County-administered assessment appeals.
Property Tax Division Current/prior taxes, tax statements, payments, penalties, taxpayer information and delinquent-tax assistance.
County Auditor / Treasurer Tax calculation/administration, delinquent-tax process and statutory Treasurer/Auditor functions.
Recorder / Registrar of Titles Abstract deeds, Torrens certificates, mortgages, liens, releases, plats and recorded legal documents.
Important: Hennepin County Property Information Search covers the whole county, but the County Assessor does not directly perform every city’s assessment.
City-specific assessment routing

Eight Cities Have Their Own Assessment Contacts

Bloomington 952-563-8722
Brooklyn Park 763-493-8175
Eden Prairie 952-949-8511
Edina 952-826-0365
Maple Grove 763-494-6250
Minneapolis 612-673-3000
Minnetonka 952-939-8220
St. Louis Park 952-924-2535
If your property is outside these cities, Hennepin County directs assessment questions to the County Assessor. Your valuation notice also identifies the correct assessor and appeal route for that parcel.

Choose the Hennepin Property Task You Need

Find one parcel Search the property address or 13-digit PID.
Check assessed value Read estimated market value, classification and assessment-year information.
Check 2026 taxes View the current tax statement, prior taxes and payment status.
Map the property Open Hennepin Property Map when you know the location but need parcel context.
Apply for Homestead Own, occupy and apply by December 31 when you qualify.
Verify deed / title Use RecordEASE and determine whether the property is Abstract or Torrens.

Hennepin County Property Lookup Navigation

Interactive parcel search

Use Hennepin Property Map When You Do Not Know the PID

Click the parcel Locate the property visually and connect it to the County parcel record.
Confirm nearby parcels Useful for adjacent-lot and neighborhood research.
Survey context County GIS and survey resources can provide parcel and monument context.
Open Hennepin County Property Map Find the property visually, then return to Property Information Search for detailed assessment and tax records.
Map boundary warning: an online parcel map is useful research but is not a substitute for a professional boundary survey, recorded plat or title examination.

What You Can Learn From a Hennepin Property Record

13-Digit PID Primary property identification number used across County tax and property systems.
Estimated Market Value Assessor estimate of what the property would sell for as of January 2.
Classification Residential, agricultural, apartment, commercial, industrial and other classifications affect tax treatment.
Homestead Qualifying primary residence status can reduce taxable market value and unlock other programs.
Current Taxes Current tax statement and amounts due.
Prior Taxes County search provides prior-year tax history.
Sales Property Information Search includes available sales information.
Tax Parcel Description Useful for parcel identification and for starting land-title research.
Taxing Districts City, school, county and special taxing jurisdictions determine the final tax rate.
Recent Documents Recording history helps identify newer deeds and instruments.
Abstract Land Traditional recording/index system where title is established through the recorded chain.
Torrens Land Registered land where ownership and interests are reflected on a Certificate of Title.
2025 assessment → taxes payable in 2026

Do Not Confuse the 2026 Assessment With the 2026 Tax Bill

January 2, 2025 Property was valued and classified for the 2025 assessment.
March 2025 Valuation notice explained the assessment.
Late 2025 Proposed 2026 levies and taxes were calculated.
March 2026 Final 2026 tax statement was mailed.
May / October 2026 Taxes generated from that cycle are collected.
The January 2, 2026 assessment and valuation notice mailed in spring 2026 are generally used to calculate taxes payable in 2027.
Hennepin physically reviews every property in the County on a five-year cycle while still assigning a market value every January 2.
Value is only one part of the bill

How Hennepin County Property Tax Is Determined

1. Estimated Market Value Assessor determines market value and classification.
2. Taxable Market Value Homestead exclusions and other programs can reduce taxable value.
3. Net Tax Capacity Minnesota classification rates convert taxable market value into tax capacity.
4. Local Levies County, city, school and special-district budgets/rates produce the final tax.
There is no single Hennepin County property-tax percentage that works for every parcel. The County contains more than 70 local governments, and a property can lie in multiple taxing districts.
2026 final values, rates and levies are published

Where to Find the Correct 2026 Tax Rate for a Hennepin Parcel

Hennepin County’s official Taxing District Information page publishes 2026 final values, tax levies and tax rates. Rate tables include breakdown and composite information rather than one oversimplified County-wide number.

County / miscellaneous Countywide and special taxing information.
City / town Local municipal tax-base and levy information.
School district School-district values, levies and rate components.
Open 2026 Final Tax Rates & Levies Use the parcel’s actual taxing districts rather than applying one generic rate to every Hennepin property.
2026 local board season has passed

Hennepin County Property Assessment Appeal Timeline

January 2 Value and classification are established.
March–April Valuation notices are mailed.
April–May Informal assessor review and open-book discussions.
Mid-June County Board of Appeal and Equalization meets.
August 12, 2026 status: the normal 2026 local/county board appeal season has passed. The January 2, 2026 value generally affects taxes payable in 2027.
A separate Minnesota Tax Court route exists. Property-tax petitions can generally be filed after May 1 of the year before the tax becomes payable and must normally be filed by April 30 of the year the tax becomes payable. For a standard January 2, 2026 assessment used for 2027 taxes, that means the normal Tax Court petition deadline would fall in 2027.
  • Incorrect square footage
  • Incorrect property classification
  • Condition issues
  • Recent arms-length purchase
  • Independent appraisal
  • Comparable sales
  • Incorrect land characteristics
  • Denied Homestead or classification issue
Do not stop paying taxes because you filed an appeal. Hennepin’s Tax Court guidance warns that failure to make required tax payments can cause dismissal of a property-tax petition.
Deadline: December 31

Hennepin County Homestead Classification and Market Value Exclusion

Own the property Qualifying owners generally hold the home in their own name rather than a business entity.
Occupy the home Owner or a qualifying relative must live in the home under the applicable Homestead rules.
Apply by December 31 You must own, occupy and submit the Homestead application by the County deadline.
Minnesota’s current Homestead Market Value Exclusion can exclude up to $38,000 of market value. The maximum applies to qualifying homesteads valued at $95,000 or less; the exclusion is gradually reduced and phases out at a market value of $517,200.
Hennepin accepts Social Security numbers or Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers for qualifying applicants. Married couples occupying the property submit one application and both electronically sign it.
Notify the Assessor within 30 days if you sell, move or otherwise stop qualifying for Homestead.
Apply for Hennepin Homestead Gather owner/occupant information, PID, mailing addresses and trust documents if applicable, then submit the County application.
Veteran, blind and disability benefits

Other Hennepin Property Tax Relief Programs

Veteran 70%–99% Qualifying disabled veterans can receive a $150,000 market-value exclusion under the County’s current program information.
100% permanent disability Qualifying veterans and certain surviving spouses/family caregivers can receive a $300,000 market-value exclusion.
Blind / permanently disabled Qualifying Homestead owners may receive a lower property-tax classification rate on the first $50,000 of value.
The veteran-with-disability application deadline is December 31. Hennepin lists October 1 as the deadline for the blind/permanently disabled classification program.
State senior tax deferral • November 1 deadline

Senior Citizens Can Potentially Limit Annual Property Tax Payments

Minnesota’s Senior Citizens Property Tax Deferral Program can allow qualifying Hennepin homeowners to pay property tax equal to approximately 3% of household income, with the State paying the deferred portion as a loan secured against the property.

Age Applicant must generally be at least 65; for married couples one spouse must be 65+ and the other at least 62.
Income Current household-income ceiling is $96,000.
Ownership Applicant must generally have owned, occupied and Homesteaded the home for the previous five years.
November 1, 2026 is the normal application deadline to defer property taxes for the following year.
This is a loan, not a permanent tax exemption. Deferred tax plus interest must eventually be repaid, and the State places a lien on the property.
eCheck is currently free

How to Pay Hennepin County Property Taxes

Find the parcel in Property Information Search. Confirm the 13-digit PID and current tax amount.
Open Hennepin’s official payment page. Use Pay Property Taxes.
Choose eCheck for a no-fee County option. Current eCheck limit is $50,000 per transaction.
For card, PayPal or Venmo, review the service fee. Current online electronic-payment pricing applies per invoice.
Submit by the deadline. Online payments are treated as paid on the date submitted.
Check the record after processing. Hennepin says online payments can appear in the property record within roughly three business days.
eCheck $0 fee.
Visa debit online $2.95 flat fee per invoice.
Other online methods 2.29% service fee per invoice.
In-person card 2.49% service fee.
Hennepin says it does not retain the payment-processor convenience fee.
The automated phone payment system is available at 1-877-626-0017.
2026 property tax calendar

Hennepin County Property Tax Due Dates

MAR
Tax statement Final taxes payable in 2026 were mailed in March.
MAY 15
First half First regular real-estate tax installment was due May 15, 2026.
SEP 15
Direct payment Enrollment cutoff for automatic October withdrawal.
OCT 15
Second half Second regular installment is due October 15, 2026.
Payment mailed through your bank’s bill-pay system is considered paid when Hennepin receives it, not when you request the transfer from your bank. Allow sufficient delivery time.
Late → delinquent → judgment → redemption → forfeiture

What Happens When Hennepin Property Taxes Stay Unpaid?

Late Penalty begins after the May 15 or October 15 installment deadline and increases during the year.
Delinquent January 1 Any unpaid balance becomes delinquent on January 1 of the following year.
Publication / judgment Newly delinquent property information is published and a District Court judgment is filed against the property.
Redemption period Property receives a one- or three-year redemption period depending on classification.
Expiration notice Owners and interested parties receive statutory notice and a last date to redeem.
Tax-forfeited land If the balance remains unpaid and no qualifying payment plan is established before redemption expires, ownership is forfeited through the statutory process.
Hennepin explicitly encourages delinquent owners to contact the County. Paying the balance or setting up an approved payment plan can stop the forfeiture process before the last redemption date.
For delinquent-tax help, call 612-348-3734.
“Please confirm the full delinquent balance and redemption status for PID __________, including tax, interest, penalties, publication/judgment fees, the redemption expiration date and whether I qualify for a payment plan.”
Check Delinquent Property Taxes Use the live County record instead of calculating a payoff from an old statement.
Recorder / Registrar of Titles — Amber Bougie

Search Hennepin Deeds, Mortgages, Liens and Torrens Certificates

Hennepin County maintains both Abstract and Torrens real-estate systems. RecordEASE Public Search provides limited online index access at no charge, while RecordEASE Pro provides full online access to documents, Certificates of Title and plats.

Find the PID and tax parcel description. Start in Property Information Search.
Determine whether the property is Abstract or Torrens. This changes how legal title is researched.
Open RecordEASE Public Search. Use Hennepin RecordEASE.
Search by legal description or individual/entity name. Hennepin specifically identifies these as the best land-record search methods.
Obtain the document or Certificate of Title. Owners can request a free electronic copy of their own deed or Certificate of Title by emailing recordsrequest@hennepin.us.
Standard Abstract/Torrens document $46 recording fee.
Additional Torrens certificate $20 each.
Plat / survey Current published fee starts at $56 under the applicable recording category.
RecordEASE Pro item $2.50 per document, Certificate of Title or plat under the current County access system.
The general public can also submit recordable documents through Hennepin’s Virtual Recorder. The County currently adds a $3 service fee to Virtual Recorder orders.
Do not confuse assessment ownership with guaranteed title. For a purchase, lien issue, easement or complex ownership question, use the actual land-title record and professional title/legal help when necessary.
Parcel division, combinations and transfer checks

What Happens When a Hennepin Parcel Is Split or Combined?

County + city forms The owner-request and city-approval forms are both required for an administrative parcel division/combination.
Taxes must be current All current-year property taxes due must be paid in full before processing begins.
No County processing fee Hennepin currently charges no fee for the administrative division/combination request itself.
New PIDs created from plats, divisions or combinations submitted during the current calendar year are generally finalized between March and June of the following year.
Minneapolis • Bloomington • Edina • Maple Grove • Brooklyn Park • western suburbs

Hennepin County Buyer’s Property Due-Diligence Checklist

Check Why it matters Official route
13-digit PID Connects tax, value, map and recording research. Property Search
2025 assessment This is the assessment cycle behind taxes payable in 2026. Property Search
2026 assessment Generally becomes the basis for 2027 taxes. Assessor
Classification Residential, apartment, commercial and other uses have different tax treatment. Assessor
Homestead Seller’s Homestead benefit does not automatically mean the buyer will qualify. Assessor
Current tax Confirms May/October payment status. Property Tax Division
Delinquent taxes Old balances can lead to judgment, redemption and tax forfeiture. Property Tax Division
Abstract or Torrens Determines the legal-title record system. Recorder / Registrar
Recorded deed Confirms actual legal conveyance. RecordEASE
Mortgages / liens / releases Important for title and closing. RecordEASE / title company
Parcel map Useful for parcel context but not a legal survey. Property Map
Recent documents A recent deed or mortgage may not be obvious from an older saved record. Recording History
“I am researching Hennepin PID __________ before closing. Please confirm the 2025 assessment used for 2026 taxes, current 2026 tax balance, Homestead/classification, delinquent status, Abstract/Torrens status and whether any recent recorded deed or parcel update is still processing.”

Hennepin Property Search Problems and Fast Fixes

Problem Fast fix Best source
Know only the address Start Property Information Search by address. County Search
Need exact parcel match Use the 13-digit PID from a tax or assessment notice. County Search
Do not know PID Click the parcel in Property Map. GIS
Assessment seems wrong Contact the assessor identified on the valuation notice; local board season is already past for 2026. Assessor
Need actual tax due Use current tax statement/payment information rather than estimating from market value. Tax Division
Need no-fee online payment Use eCheck rather than card/PayPal/Venmo. Tax Division
Just bought primary residence Apply for Homestead by December 31 if eligible. Assessor
Need deed image Use RecordEASE or request your own free deed/certificate electronically. Recorder
Need exact boundary Use survey/plat/title documents and professional survey work. Surveyor / Recorder
Taxes are years behind Request live delinquent balance and redemption status immediately. Tax Division

Hennepin County Property Offices

County Assessor — Joshua R. Hoogland Hennepin County Government Center
300 South 6th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55487
612-348-3046
assessor.ao@hennepin.us
Phone hours M–F 8:00–4:30
Property Tax Information A-600 Government Center
300 South 6th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55487
612-348-3011
taxinfo@hennepin.us
M–F 8:00–4:30
Auditor / Treasurer — Daniel Rogan Appointed Hennepin County Auditor and Treasurer
Government Center
300 South 6th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55487
Recorder / Registrar — Amber Bougie Government Center
300 South 6th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55487
612-348-5139
recordinginfo@hennepin.us
Official live actions

Hennepin County Property Action Center

Property Search PID, taxes, values, parcel description and sales. Property Map Parcel and geographic search. Pay Taxes eCheck, card, phone and other payment methods. Land Records Deeds, mortgages, liens and Torrens records.
10 Hennepin-specific answers

Hennepin County Assessor Property Search FAQs

1. How do I search Hennepin County property records?

Use Hennepin County Property Information Search. You can search by property address, 13-digit Property Identification Number, addition name from the legal description or the interactive Property Map. The record can include taxes due, current and prior-year taxes, assessment values, tax parcel description and sales information.

2. Who is the Hennepin County Assessor in 2026?

Joshua R. Hoogland is the appointed Hennepin County Assessor. The main Assessor phone number is 612-348-3046. Some Hennepin cities operate their own assessment offices, so always use the contact identified on your valuation notice.

3. Are Hennepin County 2026 taxes based on the 2026 assessment?

No. Minnesota’s property-tax cycle generally uses the prior year’s assessment. The January 2, 2025 assessment was used in calculating property taxes payable in 2026. The January 2, 2026 assessment and spring 2026 valuation notice generally affect taxes payable in 2027.

4. When are Hennepin County 2026 property taxes due?

Regular real-property taxes are due May 15 and October 15. The first installment was due May 15, 2026 and the second is due October 15, 2026. If a statutory due date falls on a weekend or holiday, Hennepin uses the next-business-day rule.

5. What are Hennepin County online property-tax payment fees?

Hennepin currently charges no fee for an online eCheck. Visa debit is $2.95 per invoice. Other online electronic payment methods including most cards, PayPal and Venmo carry a 2.29% service fee per invoice. In-person card payments currently carry a 2.49% service fee.

6. What is the Hennepin County Homestead deadline?

A qualifying homeowner must own, occupy and apply for Residential Homestead by December 31. Homestead can reduce taxable market value and provide eligibility for additional Minnesota property-tax programs.

7. Can I still appeal my 2026 Hennepin assessment?

The regular assessor/open-book and local/county board appeal season occurs in spring, with the County Board of Appeal and Equalization meeting in mid-June. That ordinary 2026 board process has passed as of August 12. A separate Minnesota Tax Court petition process has its own statutory filing period.

8. What happens when Hennepin property taxes become delinquent?

Late taxes receive penalties. Any unpaid balance remaining January 1 of the following year becomes delinquent. The process can proceed through publication, District Court judgment, a one- or three-year redemption period depending on property classification, expiration-of-redemption notices and ultimately tax forfeiture if the balance is not resolved.

9. Where do I search Hennepin County deeds and mortgages?

Use Hennepin County RecordEASE. Public Search provides limited index access at no cost, while RecordEASE Pro provides fuller document, Certificate of Title and plat access. Hennepin maintains both Abstract and Torrens land-title systems.

10. What is the Minnesota homeowner property-tax refund deadline in 2026?

The normal deadline to file the 2025 Homestead Credit Refund is August 15, 2026. Minnesota allows filing for up to one year after the due date, but eligible homeowners should file as soon as practical. Both regular income-based and special tax-increase refunds may be available depending on eligibility.

Official Sources and Verification

Hennepin County Assessment January 2 valuation date, five-year inspections, appeal process and assessment contacts. Property Information Search Taxes, assessment values, parcel descriptions and sales. Property Map Interactive parcel-location search. Hennepin Homestead December 31 deadline and current property-tax relief programs. Pay Property Taxes May/October deadlines, eCheck, card fees, phone and direct-payment rules. Delinquent Property Tax Penalty, judgment, redemption and forfeiture workflow. 2026 Tax Rates & Levies Final 2026 tax-base, levy and rate tables. Land Title Records RecordEASE, deed access, Abstract/Torrens research and records help. Minnesota Homestead Credit Refund 2026 homeowner refund eligibility and special-refund test.
Verified for this August 12, 2026 update: County Assessor Joshua R. Hoogland; Auditor/Treasurer Daniel Rogan; Recorder/Registrar of Titles Amber Bougie; January 2 valuation date; five-year physical-review cycle; Hennepin city-assessor routing; 13-digit PID; address/PID/addition/map search; 2026 final rate tables; May 15 and October 15 tax due dates; free eCheck; $2.95 Visa debit and 2.29% other online-payment fees; September 15 direct-payment enrollment deadline; December 31 Homestead deadline; current Homestead Market Value Exclusion; senior-deferral $96,000 income ceiling and November 1 deadline; delinquent-tax redemption process; current RecordEASE access; $46 standard recording fee; and August 15 Minnesota homeowner refund deadline.

CountyPropertyAppraiser.org is an independent informational website. It is not affiliated with Hennepin County, the Hennepin County Assessor, Auditor/Treasurer, Recorder/Registrar of Titles, any municipal assessing office, Minnesota Department of Revenue, RecordEASE or any payment/mapping provider.

Property values, classifications, tax rates, Homestead status, refund rules, appeal deadlines, payment fees, penalties, land-title information and tax-forfeiture dates can change. Verify property-specific and deadline-sensitive information with the responsible government office before paying tax, appealing value, buying property or recording a document.

Last reviewed: August 12, 2026.

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