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Law & Justice

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County News

Web Usability Testing
This is only a test
Dakota County is working on a new website that will make it easier to find the information you need, but we need your help to test it out.
5/15/2012
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Property taxes are due May 15.
Tax time
Property taxes on Dakota County real estate for the first half are due Tuesday, May 15. Payments mailed to Dakota County must be postmarked by midnight May 15.
5/7/2012
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Did You Know?

The Assessor's Office determines the value of all 155,000 land parcels in the county.
The Dakota County Assessor's Office determines the value of all 155,000 parcels in the county. Each of the properties is visited in person at least once every five years.

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