Department Overview

The office of the Assessor is responsible for discovering, listing and valuing all taxable property, both real and personal, for ad valoreum tax purposes.

• Property Record Information & more about the Assessor - A detailed FAQ regarding the services the assessor provides and the ability to search for property sales

• Property Tax Records - Featuring a searchable map of Rice County properties

• Property Tax System - A link to the AMC (Association of Minnesota Counties) website

• Why Property Taxes Vary from Year to Year - A publication from the AMC (Association of Minnesota Counties)

• Board of Appeals & Equalization Report

• Green Acres Law Changes (effective 2009 Assessment)