Property Tax in Koochiching County
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Koochiching ranks among nation's lowest-tax areas
At 0.799%, Koochiching's effective tax rate is notably below the national median of 0.84%, placing it in the lowest quartile nationally. Annual taxes average just $1,148—about 57% lower than the national median of $2,690—making Koochiching one of the country's most tax-friendly counties.
Koochiching is Minnesota's second-lowest-taxed
Koochiching's 0.799% rate ranks among the very lowest in Minnesota, falling well below the state average of 0.968%. The median property tax of $1,148 is the second-lowest among the eight counties examined here.
Koochiching undercut by Lake of the Woods only
Lake of the Woods edges even lower at 0.707%, but Koochiching beats all other neighbors: Kittson (0.916%), Kanabec (1.114%), and Kandiyohi (0.994%). The county's tax rate represents genuine relief compared to its regional peers.
Your estimated annual Koochiching property tax
A home at the county median value of $143,700 carries an estimated annual tax of roughly $1,148. Mortgaged homes average about $1,242 in taxes; those owned outright, around $1,057.
Appeal if you think you're paying too much
Even in low-tax counties, individual assessments can be incorrect. Koochiching homeowners who believe their assessed value exceeds recent comparable sales in their neighborhood have the right to appeal directly to the county assessor at no cost.