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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%.
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Property tax in Dakota County by home value, at 0.98%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $190,000 | $1,870 | $156 |
| $290,000 | $2,854 | $238 |
| $380,000 | $3,739 | $312 |
| $570,000 | $5,609 | $467 |
| $760,000 | $7,478 | $623 |
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.
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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