To qualify for the homestead classification you must: Occupy the property listed on the application as your primary residence; Be one of the owners of the property listed on the application, or a qualifying relative; Be a Minnesota resident.

What are the maximums? For refund claims filed in 2024, based on property taxes payable in 2024 and 2023 household income, the maximum refund is $3,310. Homeowners whose income exceeds $135,410 are not eligible for a refund.

For homesteads valued at $95,000 or less, the exclusion is 40% of the market value, creating a maximum exclusion of $38,000. The exclusion is reduced as property values increase and phases out for homesteads valued at $517,200 or more.

You may qualify for homestead if you answer yes to any of these statements: You are a Minnesota resident. You own the property in your own name — not as a business entity. You live in the property year-round. You or your property co-owner have a social security number or an individual taxpayer identification number.

The Senior Citizens Property Tax Deferral Program allows property taxpayers who are 65 years or older, and whose total household income is $96,000 or less, to defer a portion of their homestead property taxes until some later time.

Qualifying homeowners, including disabled veterans and seniors, can exempt up to $150,000 based on the value assessment of their home. Qualifying homeowners age 18 and older can exempt up to $400,000 in property value. Qualifying homeowners can get a property tax credit up to $425 in 2024.

The homestead classification provides a property tax credit for property that is owned and occupied by the owner. Own and occupy the home on January 2 for a full year homestead or May 29 for a mid-year homestead of that year. Occupy the property as your primary residence. Be a Minnesota resident.

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Learn about how to qualify for homestead, including services for veterans, blind or disabled people, and residential or agricultural properties. You are 65 or older in the year you apply.To qualify for a homestead, you must: Own a property, Occupy the property as your sole or primary residence, Be a Minnesota resident. Apply for homestead online. Use the Hennepin County tool to apply. You may apply for homestead at any time during the year. Application must be made no later than December 15. When qualifying seniors buy property after the deadline, then the senior can apply up to 30 days after the purchase. You are required to provide your social security number as part of the homestead application process. Assessing. How can I find out if there is a special assessment on my property for streets projects?

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