Otter Tail County, MN Property Tax Calculator
Otter Tail County homeowners pay a median $2,093 a year in property tax, 0.77% of a median $273,000 home: below Minnesota's 1.02% and the national 0.94%.
Property tax in Otter Tail County by home value, at 0.77%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $1,534 | $128 |
| $300,000 | $2,301 | $192 |
| $400,000 | $3,068 | $256 |
| $500,000 | $3,835 | $320 |
| $750,000 | $5,753 | $479 |
| $1,000,000 | $7,670 | $639 |
Otter Tail County against Minnesota and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otter Tail County | 0.77% | $2,093 | $273,000 | $72,255 |
| 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 Otter Tail 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 Otter Tail County?
The effective rate is 0.77%: a median $2,093 a year on a median $273,000 home. That's the 17th highest of the 18 Minnesota counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Otter Tail County?
About $3,068 a year, $256 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Otter Tail 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 Otter Tail 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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