Pay Property Taxes

Online


Pay online by E-check or credit card (click here)
View instructions on How to Pay Online (PDF)

A convenience fee of 2.35% of the tax amount, with a minimum charge of $1.95, applies to all credit card payments.  A convenience fee of $3.95 applies to Visa debit card payments. No charge applies to E-check payments.

Phone

 
Dial 1-877-690-3729 to pay by phone. You will need the Rice County Jurisdiction code of 3321 and your property ID number. For the transaction to complete, you must wait to receive your confirmation number.

A convenience fee of 2.35% of the tax amount, with a minimum charge of $1.95, applies to all credit card payments. A convenience fee of $3.95 applies to Visa debit card payments. No charge applies to E-check payments.

Quarterly or Semi-Annual ACH Payment Plan

 
Authorize your property tax payments to be automatically withdrawn from your checking or savings account on a quarterly or semi-annual basis. Enroll now.
Quarterly Property Tax Payment Plan Form (PDF)
Semi-Annual Property Tax Payment Plan Form (PDF)

Escrow


Property taxes may be included as part of your mortgage payment. If you have questions regarding your escrow, contact your mortgage company or lending institution.
Mail
Mail your check and payment stub to:
  Rice County Auditor/Treasurer
  320 Third Street NW
  Faribault, MN  55021
In Person
  Rice County Government Services Building
  Rice County Auditor/Treasurer
  320 Third Street NW
  Faribault, MN  55021

*Payments made at our counter are accepted by cash, check or money order only.

  Northfield Satellite Office
  Northfield City Hall
  801 Washington Street
  Northfield, MN  55057

Property Tax Payment Dates to Remember

 

                                                           1st Installment   /  2nd Installment
    Classification                                    Due Date                Due Date

  • Real Property - Non-Agricultural:       May 15th    /    October 15th
  • Real Property - Agricultural:               May 15th    /    November 15th
  • Personal Property:                             May 15th
  • Mobile Home:                                 August 31st    /    November 15th

Other Information


Real property taxes that total $100 or less for the year and mobile home property taxes that total $50 or less for the year must be paid in full on the 1st installment due date.