Dakota County, MN Property Tax Calculator
Dakota County homeowners pay a median $3,749 a year in property tax, 0.98% of a median $381,000 home: below Minnesota's 1.02% but above the national 0.94%.
Property tax in Dakota County by home value, at 0.98%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $1,968 | $164 |
| $300,000 | $2,952 | $246 |
| $400,000 | $3,936 | $328 |
| $500,000 | $4,920 | $410 |
| $750,000 | $7,380 | $615 |
| $1,000,000 | $9,840 | $820 |
Dakota County against Minnesota and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota County | 0.98% | $3,749 | $381,000 | $106,318 |
| Minnesota | 1.02% | $3,357 | $329,300 | $89,062 |
| United States | 0.94% | $3,119 | $332,700 | $80,734 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Dakota County, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at the county's median home value and rate.
What it assumes
- Cities, school districts and special districts within the county levy different rates, so bills vary within it.
- Survey figures cover 2020 to 2024 and lag recent reassessments.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Dakota County?
The effective rate is 0.98%: a median $3,749 a year on a median $381,000 home. That's the 12th highest of the 18 Minnesota counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Dakota County?
About $3,936 a year, $328 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Dakota County compare with the rest of Minnesota?
Its rate is below the state's 1.02%. Across Minnesota, covered counties range from 0.74% to 1.21%.
How do I lower my Dakota County property tax?
Apply for every exemption you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption, and appeal your assessment if it is higher than comparable homes sold nearby; the county assessor explains the deadlines.
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