Hennepin County Property Tax Calculator (2026)
The Hennepin County median effective property tax rate is 1.1% for 2026 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2024), 0.08% above the Minnesota median of 1.02%. On a $400,000 home that is about $4,400 a year (~$367 a month). Hennepin County property is assessed by the Hennepin County Assessor. Enter your home value below for an instant estimate.
What is the Hennepin County property tax rate in 2026?
Hennepin County's median effective property tax rate is 1.1% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2024). The county median home is $392,900 with a median tax of about $4,480.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 home in Hennepin County?
About $4,400 a year, or roughly $367 a month, at the 1.1% median effective rate before exemptions.
Who handles property tax in Hennepin County?
The Hennepin County Assessor sets your assessed value. The Hennepin County Property Tax collects the bill. Appeal by Attend the local and county Boards of Appeal and Equalization in the spring.
When are Hennepin County property taxes due?
Two halves: the first is due May 15 and the second is due October 15 (mid-November for some agricultural property).
Hennepin County Property Tax Calculator (2026)
Rates updated 2026 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2024). Live estimate — county median effective rate.
Hennepin County's median effective property tax rate is 0.08% above the Minnesota median and the US average is 0.94%. Your assessed value, local millage, and exemptions (homestead, senior, veteran) will change the actual bill.
Who assesses and collects property tax in Hennepin County?
In Hennepin County, the Hennepin County Assessor sets the assessed value of your home each year. The Hennepin County Property Tax issues the bill and collects payment.
For your exact rate, exemptions, and account details, go to hennepin.us — the official source for Hennepin County. This page is an independent estimate, not a tax bill.
How much is property tax on a home in Hennepin County?
At the Hennepin County median effective rate of 1.1%, here is the estimated annual and monthly bill by home value. The county median home value is $392,900, with a median tax of about $4,480 a year.
| Home value | Rate (1.1%) | Annual tax | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | 1.1% | $2,200 | $183 |
| $400,000 | 1.1% | $4,400 | $367 |
| $392,900 (county median) | 1.1% | $4,480 | $373 |
| $750,000 | 1.1% | $8,250 | $688 |
When are Hennepin County property taxes due, and when can you appeal?
Assessment (lien) date: January 2 (assessment date for real and personal property). Annual — values are set each January 2; to get the homestead class rate you must own, occupy, and apply by December 31.
Payment: Two halves: the first is due May 15 and the second is due October 15 (mid-November for some agricultural property).
Appeal window: Attend the local and county Boards of Appeal and Equalization in the spring, or file a property tax petition with Minnesota Tax Court by April 30 of the year the tax is payable. Missing it usually means accepting the assessed value for the year.
What exemptions can lower your Hennepin County property tax?
| Exemption | Amount or rule |
|---|---|
| Homestead classification | owner-occupied homes get a lower class rate; apply by December 31 |
| Homestead Market Value Exclusion | reduces the taxable market value of moderately-priced owner-occupied homes |
| Disabled veteran homestead exclusion | up to $150,000 of value excluded (70%+ disability) or $300,000 (100% total and permanent) |
| Senior deferral & property tax refund | income-based deferral for owners 65+, plus the statewide property tax refund (circuit breaker) |
Amounts and eligibility change over time and are administered locally, so confirm what you qualify for with the Hennepin County Assessor before relying on a figure.
How do you estimate your Hennepin County property tax by hand?
- Find your home's assessed value on your latest notice from the Hennepin County Assessor.
- Subtract any exemptions you qualify for, such as homestead, senior, or veteran relief.
- Multiply the remaining taxable value by your local combined tax rate.
- For a quick estimate, multiply your home value by 1.1% — the Hennepin County median effective rate used above.
Which cities are in Hennepin County, and what makes it different?
Hennepin County includes Minneapolis, Bloomington, Brooklyn Park, Plymouth, Eden Prairie, Minnetonka, Edina, Maple Grove, St. Louis Park, among others. Rates differ between these cities and their school and special districts, so two homes of equal value can owe different amounts.
Hennepin County (Minneapolis) relies on Minnesota's homestead system: owner-occupied homes get a lower class rate plus a Homestead Market Value Exclusion, but you must apply for the homestead classification by December 31. Taxes are paid in two halves, on May 15 and October 15.