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Available Appeal Options
Since the Ramsey County Special Board of Appeal and Equalization concluded its work on June 14, 2011, all informal appeal options have now concluded for the 2011 assessment, and the assessor's estimated market values for taxes payable in 2012 are now final.
HOWEVER, you do still have the ability to file an appeal with the Minnesota Tax Court (see below).
Minnesota Tax Court
An appeal of the 2011 Estimated Market Value for Taxes Payable in 2012 must be filed with the court on or before April 30, 2012. For more information on how to file a petition, please read the 7-Step Guide to Filing in Minnesota Tax Court.
Small Claims Division Court
You may take your case directly to the Small Claims Division of Tax Court if:
- The assessor’s estimated market value of your property is less than $300,000; or
- The entire parcel is classified as a residential homestead and the parcel contains no more than one dwelling unit; or
- You are appealing the denial of the homestead classification.
Filing fee for Small Claims Division is $150, plus the $10 Law Library fee. Contact the Court Administrator's Office for additional fee information.
Regular Division Court
Regardless of your property type or the nature of your claim, you always have the option to file directly with the Regular Division of Tax Court. As mentioned, you must submit your appeal of Taxes Payable in 2012 by April 30, 2012.
Filing fee for Regular Division is $310, plus the $10 Library fee. Contact the Court Administrator's Office for additional fee information.
For more information, contact the Minnesota Tax Court.
Notice for Petitioners with Income-Producing Property
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 278.05, subd. 6, the petitioner contesting the value of income-producing property must provide the county assessor with income and expense figures in the form of:
- A year-end financial statement for the year prior to the assessment date
- A year-end financial statement for the year of the assessment date
- A rent roll on or near the assessment date listing the tenant name(s), lease start and end dates, base rent, square footage leased, and vacant space
- Identification of all lease agreements not disclosed on a rent roll, listing the tenant name(s), lease start and end dates, base rent, square footage leased, and vacant space
- Net rentable square footage of the building or buildings
- Anticipated income and expenses in the form of a proposed budget for the year subsequent to the year of the assessment date
**The petitioner must submit these to the assessor no later than August 1 of the tax year under appeal. If you fail to comply with this requirement, your petition may be dismissed.
You must also submit to the county attorney the appraisal of the property that you intend to use at the trial, at least five (5) days before the trial. If you do not submit the appraisal on time, it will not be allowed to be used at your trial.
