This is a recurring option to have your taxes automatically deducted from your bank account on the due dates. Tax payments will be deducted from your bank account until you give us a written request to be removed from this program. Signup must be completed 30 days prior to the initial payment due date. It is not available for Manufactured Home Tax Payments.
NOTE: This payment option is not available for Manufactured Home Tax payments at this time. STEP 1 Complete the
Authorization Form (PDF:27KB 1 Page) to approve automatic tax payments from your checking or savings account.
STEP 2 Attach a voided check or savings withdrawal slip to the Authorization Form.
STEP 3 Mail the completed documentation to the county Treasurer-Auditor by April 15th for the first half payment or September 15th for the second half payment.
STEP 4 Sit back and relax. Your property tax payments will automatically be deducted from the authorized account according to the following schedule:
- May 15th First half of the annual tax payment or the entire amount if stated on your tax statement
- October 15th Second half of the annual tax payment (non-agricultural parcels only)
- November 15th second half of the annual tax payment (agricultural parcels only)
If the 15th falls on a weekend or a bank holiday, the payment will automatically be withdrawn the following business day. Proof of payment will appear on your bank statement.
Written notification to the County Property Taxation & Records Department is required to cancel your authorization or change your banking information. Your cancellation/change must be received by April 15th to be effective for the first half payment or by September 15th to be effective for the second half payment. Notifications should be mailed to:
Dakota County Property Taxation and Records
Attn: Taxation1590 Highway 55
Hastings, MN 55033-2392
If you do not receive a one-time letter confirming your enrollment in the direct payment program at least 10 days prior to your first direct payment withdrawal, call 651-438-4576.