Scott County, MN Property Tax Calculator
Scott County homeowners pay a median $4,230 a year in property tax, 1.01% of a median $419,400 home: below Minnesota's 1.02% but above the national 0.94%.
Property tax in Scott County by home value, at 1.01%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $2,018 | $168 |
| $300,000 | $3,027 | $252 |
| $400,000 | $4,036 | $336 |
| $500,000 | $5,045 | $420 |
| $750,000 | $7,567 | $631 |
| $1,000,000 | $10,090 | $841 |
Scott County against Minnesota and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott County | 1.01% | $4,230 | $419,400 | $119,314 |
| 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 Scott 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 Scott County?
The effective rate is 1.01%: a median $4,230 a year on a median $419,400 home. That's the 7th highest of the 18 Minnesota counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Scott County?
About $4,036 a year, $336 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Scott 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 Scott 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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