Contact
Assessor
Email:assessor.ao@hennepin.us
Phone:612-348-3046
Phone hours: M-F, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Do not send confidential or private information by email.
Property
Assessment
We are required to assign market value to properties, as of January 2 each year.
Our purpose is to determine the amount the property would sell for.
That assessed value may be different than what you paid for your property.
Valuation notices are sent in March each year.
Learn about property notices.
Find specific property information, value and classification with our property information search tool.
Factors affecting your assessment
A physical review of all properties in the county happens every 5 years.
How we assess your property
Your property is assessed based on a variety of factors.
Factors
Real estate sales, market, and values
The current real estate market influences the assessed value of all types of property.
We look at how prices increase, decrease or stay the same.
We compare sales prices of similar properties.
Commercial, industrial and apartment property prices are affected by a more complex set of factors than residential property.
Impact of real estate value on property assessments (PDF, 1MB)
Use and condition
The condition, use and any improvements affect the assessed value.
Classification
Classification is based on how a property is used and helps determine tax rate.
Classifications include:
- Residential
- Agricultural
- Apartment
- Commercial
- Industrial
- Utility
For income-producing properties we also look at market rents, vacancy rates, and capitalization rates.
How to appeal your assessment
Valuation notices are sent in March.
You can appeal your assessed value or classification if you don't agree with it.
Review your notice for your appeal options.
Informal appeal options
These options happen in April and May.
Call your assessor
- The assessor can explain the details of valuation and classification.
- The phone number is on your valuation notice.
Attend an open book discussion
- Some cities hold these for further discussion with your local assessor.
- If this is an option for you, information is on your valuation notice.
Formal appeal options
For concerns not answered by your assessor, there are 2 formal options available.
The formal options happen in May and June.
Option 1 - Boards of appeal and equalization
You may send a letter, or you or your authorized representative may appear in person.
Step 1 - Local board of appeal and equalization
If your city doesn't hold a local board meeting, you may appeal directly to the county board of appeal and equalization.
Step 2 - County board of appeal and equalization
This meeting is in mid-June.
To attend, contact us by the date on your valuation notice: by phone at 612-348-7050 or by email countyvalueappeal@hennepin.us.
Option 2 - Minnesota Tax Court
Assessment offices
If your property is in one of these cities, contact them directly. Otherwise contact Hennepin County.
Bloomington
952-563-8722
assessing@bloomingtonmn.gov
Brooklyn Park
763-493-8175
assessing@brooklynpark.org
Eden Prairie
952-949-8511
assessing@edenprairie.org
Edina
952-826-0365
Maple Grove
763-494-6250
assessing@maplegrovemn.gov
Minneapolis
612-673-3000
assessor@minneapolismn.gov
Minnetonka
952-939-8220
assessor@minnetonkamn.gov
St Louis Park
952-924-2535
slpassess@stlouisparkmn.gov
Key assessment dates
January 2: County assessor sets market values and classifications for next year.
March–April: Valuation notices get mailed to taxpayers.
April–May: Time frame to discuss or appeal valuation or classification.
Mid-June: County board of appeal and equalization convenes.
Spring–Fall: Assessors inspect property for next assessment.