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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%.
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Property tax in Otter Tail County by home value, at 0.77%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $140,000 | $1,074 | $89 |
| $200,000 | $1,534 | $128 |
| $270,000 | $2,071 | $173 |
| $410,000 | $3,145 | $262 |
| $550,000 | $4,219 | $352 |
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.
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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