Pay Property Tax

Process changes due to COVID-19

Ramsey County recognizes there are questions about property tax payment deadlines due to the COVID-19/coronavirus pandemic and its impact on our community. We are working with local and state partners on options to create flexibility for taxpayers facing financial hardship. The existing deadline for first half property tax payments is May 15. Ramsey County is working to identify options in the weeks ahead to share with taxpayers before this deadline.

Pay property taxes

Property taxes are paid in two installments per year, either through escrow from your mortgage provider, or directly by the taxpayer. If you have an escrow account with your mortgage provider, no action is required. If you are unsure, please contact your mortgage provider. Options for making a direct payment:

• Pay online
• Pay by mail, in person, or drop box

Subscribe to payment reminder emails

Due dates

If a payment date falls on a weekend, the payment is due the next business day.                

*Total annual tax of $100 or less for real property and $50 or less for personal property or manufactured homes must be paid in full by the first installment due date to avoid penalty.

Penalties

If any due date falls on a weekend, the taxes are due the next business day.  Payments that do not meet these deadlines are subject to penalties. 

• 2020 Penalty Schedule (PDF)

The full amount of the installment must be received by the due date to avoid penalty charges. Penalty charges begin to accrue on unpaid balances the day after the due date, and continue to accrue until the tax is paid in full or until the tax becomes delinquent.

Late payments are applied to penalty charges first, then to taxes.

If your tax is $100 or less for real property or $50 or less for personal property or manufactured homes, it must be paid in full by the first installment date to avoid penalty.

If you pay your first half and/or your second half of property tax after the due dates, a penalty will be added to your tax. If you own multiple properties, check to make sure you have a statement for each property.

Partial payments can be made on tax installments.