1-2025 Wright County Local Board Presentation2025 ASSESSMENT
OVERVIEW
What is the role of the Assessor?
To Value and Classify Property
Property Value is based on market data including sale prices, cost to
construct and income produced.
Property Classification is based on the use of the property.
(May or may not match current zoning)
The combination of property value and property classification determines the
portion of property taxes each property owner will pay.
Minnesota Assessor’s are licensed and follow strict legislative requirements
and direction provided by the Minnesota Department of Revenue and State
Legislation.
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Minnesota Property Tax System
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2025 Assessment Summary
Wright County had an increase in market value of 6.09% for the 2025
Assessment including new construction on all taxable property types
The current assessment meets or exceeds standards for uniform assessment in all jurisdictions as established by the International Association of Assessment
Officers.
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$14.897 $15.969 $16.921 $18.080
$21.939
$25.667 $26.207
$27.802
10.00
12.00
14.00
16.00
18.00
20.00
22.00
24.00
26.00
28.00
30.00
2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
* Values from MN DOR PRISM Report which excludes: exempt, personal
property, and state assessed values.
County EMV (in billions)
7.91%7.19%5.97%6.85%
21.34%
16.99%
2.10%
6.09%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Total % Change (YoY)
2025 Assessment Summary Sales Ratio Study Period:
October 1st, 2023 – September 30th, 2024
Wright County Valuation Change
Property Type Gross Change
(including New Construction)
Net Change
(excluding New Construction)
Residential + 5.72%+ 3.52%
Seasonal Residential + 6.99%+ 5.98%
Agricultural / Rural + 3.75%+ 3.44%
Commercial + 6.07%+ 3.99%
Industrial + 17.14%+ 11.78%
Apartments + 13.19%+ 3.40%
Manufactured Home Parks + 5.44%+ 5.44%
Total Valuation + 6.09%+ 3.89%
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2025 Assessment Summary
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Agricultural
$3,744,406,525
12.57%
Apartments & MH Parks
$972,616,400
3.26%
Commercial
$1,584,750,000
5.32%
Exempt
$1,987,954,600
6.67%
Industrial
$894,376,200
3.00%
Residential
$19,366,782,975
65.01%
Seasonal Residential
$1,239,468,200
4.16%
2025 Assessment EMV Breakdown by Property Type
Agricultural Apartments & MH Parks Commercial Exempt Industrial Residential Seasonal Residential
2025 Assessment Summary
Calendar
Year Plats Parcels New Homes
2024 40 847 1,043
2023 46 712 1,031
2022 53 1,370 1,120
2021 66 1,982 1,413
2020 53 643 1,223
2019 50 821 863
2018 43 797 913
Wright County Growth: Parcels and New Construction
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271.09 294.48 317.68
405.25
582.51 610.58
510.17
576.19
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200
300
400
500
600
700
2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025Value (in millions)Value of Total New Construction
Property Taxation Timeline
10/1/2023
thru
9/30/2024
January 2nd, 2025 Assessment Date
March Valuation Notices Mailed
April - May Appeals: Local Boards of Appeal and Equalization and Open Book
June County Board of Appeal and Equalization
June State Board of Equalization
June
July
August
September Truth in Taxation Levy Certififications
November Truth in Taxation Notifications Mailed
December Final Budget Hearings; Final Levy Certifications
January Tax Rates are calculated
March Property Tax Statements Mailed
May 15th, 2026 1st Half Taxes Due
October 15th, 2026 2nd Half Taxes Due - excluding Agricultural property
November 15th, 2026 2nd Half Taxes Due on Agricultural property20262025 Assessment - 2026 Payable Year
20252023 2024Sales study period for the 2025 Assessment.
Sales are verified, analyzed, and
compared to the 2024 Assessed Values.AssessorTaxpayer ServicesLocalTaxingAuthoritiesDevelop Preliminary Budgets at Local, County
and School District Levels for 2026
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The Homestead Market Value Exclusion
Changes to the Homestead Market Value Exclusion for 2024 Assessment,
payable 2025 Property Taxes
The Homestead Market Value Exclusion reduces the taxable market value for
properties qualifying for homestead.
Legislation in 2023 increased the maximum valuation in which a property could
receive a benefit from the homestead exclusion from $413,800 to $517,200.
Properties valued at $517,200 or higher do not receive the exclusion.
This benefit applies to residential homesteads and the house, garage and one acre
of land for agricultural homesteads.
The formula set by state law phases out this benefit as the estimated market value
increases:
Properties with a total estimated market value of $95,000 $76,000 receive the
maximum benefit of a 40% reduction in taxable value.
(Maximum Exclusion = $38,000 $30,400)
Properties valued between $95,000 $76,000 and $517,200 $413,800 have their
exclusion calculated by taking the maximum exclusion ($38,000) ($30,400) and
reducing it by 9% of the market value over $95,000 $76,000.
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Review the 2025 Assessment for property taxes due and payable in 2026
Sales Study Period October 1st, 2023 – September 30th, 2024
Review data provided by Property Owner’s and the Assessor to determine if a
change to value or classification is warranted.
Prior to making a change, a physical inspection of the property should be
conducted by the Assessor to ensure the property data is accurate. If access is
denied, an adjustment can not be made by the LBAE.
Changes to the value or classification of an individual parcel can be made based
on the factual information provided during the meeting.
The Purpose of the Local Board
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The Local Board shall consider all appeals and the factual evidence provided.
They may then choose to do one of the following:
1.Vote to change the property value or classification based on factual
evidence provided by the property owner.
2.Vote “No Change” on the property. The property owner retains the ability to
appeal at the County Board of Appeal and Equalization or file in Tax Court.
3.Recess the meeting to a later date if a decision can’t be made.
Remember that changes made should be justified by facts as they have the
effect of shifting the tax burden onto other property owners in the district.
Making Changes at the Local Board
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A quorum must be present with at least one “Training Certified” member as
described under Minnesota statutes, section 274.014
MN State law requires the assessor to value property at 100% of market value.
The assessor’s estimate of market value is prima facie valid correct. The burden
of proof is on the property owner to prove that the assessor’s value is in error. MN
Statutes, section 271.06
“Further, any changes made by the board must meet statutory guidelines.” 1
1 Source: Minnesota Department of Revenue Board of Appeal and Equalization Handbook; updated December 2021
Local Board Fine Print
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Property Owner Appeal Options
Contact the Assessor’s Office 763-682-7367
Most concerns are resolved at this level.
Open Book Districts: Appeal options are open all the way up to the County Board of Appeal and Equalization meeting in June.
Local Board of Appeal and Equalization Districts: Appeals must be heard at the local level in order to continue with appeal options at the County Board level. Deadline to appeal is the date of the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization meeting.
County Board of Appeal and Equalization: June 16th, 2025
Appointments required by June 9th, 2025
Tax Court
Petition filing deadline is April 30th in the year in which the taxes are payable.
There is no need to appeal at any other level prior to filing in Tax Court.
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Receiving Property Notifications via eNotice
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Wright County offers the opportunity to receive Notifications of Value, Truth in Taxation Notifications
and Property Tax Statements from the convenience of your phone, computer, or mobile device.
It only takes a minute to sign up and it is free.
Currently over 2,000 property owners have signed up for this free service.
Property Owner Resources
Wright County Assessor’s Office 763-682-7367
https://www.co.wright.mn.us/134/Assessor
3650 Braddock Ave NE, Suite 1700
Buffalo, MN 55313
Minnesota Department of Revenue
Property Tax Information: https://www.revenue.state.mn.us/property-tax-information
Understanding Property Tax: https://www.revenue.state.mn.us/understanding-property-tax
Estimated Market Value: https://www.revenue.state.mn.us/estimated-market-value
Board of Appeal and Equalization Handbook
https://www.revenue.state.mn.us/sites/default/files/2021-12/baetraining_handbook%20122021.pdf
Property Tax Refund
https://www.revenue.state.mn.us/property-tax-refund
Wright County Taxpayer Services 763-682-7578
https://www.co.wright.mn.us/170/Finance-Taxpayer-Services
3650 Braddock Ave NE, Suite 1400
Buffalo, MN 55313
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