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Assessing Services
651-438-4200
651-438-4469 (Fax)
assessing.services@co.dakota.mn.us

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Inquire About or Appeal an Assessment

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​If you have questions or disagree with your property classification or current year's estimated market value, please contact the Assessor's Office to discuss your concerns. It is important you contact Assessing Services prior to the County Board of Appeal and Equalization Meeting each year if you wish to appeal your value or classification. This ensures​ all appeal options are available to you.​

Collect facts to show your case

Gather recent appraisals or recent sales of like property to show that the market value of your property is inaccurate.

Contact Assessing Services​ online​

Complete an online form and attach facts​​.

Complete a Property Inquiry and Appeal Form

​More w​ays to contact As​sessing Services

  • By email: assessing.services@co.dakota.mn.us
  • By phone: 651-438-4200 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
  • In person: Administration Center​

​The following video helps​ explain the assessment process.

 

Formal appeal option

If your questions or concerns are not resolved after discussing with your assessor, you may bring your case to the Special County Board of Appeal and Equalization. 

​Call 651-438-4200 by May 1 to schedule an appointment.​

2026 Special County Board of Appeal and Equalization
Monday, June ​8​
Western Service Center
14955 Galaxie Ave., Apple Valley

​Minnesota Tax Co​urt​

​Another option is to petition the Minnesota Tax Court.  

  • ​Tax petitions can be filed after you receive your Notice of Valuation 
  • Deadline to file is April 30 of year taxes are payable. ​

Contact the Minn​esota Tax Court at 651-539-3260. 

The County Attorney's Office has outlined alternative services for 2026​ property tax petitions.  


Last updated: 2/24/2026 1:48 PM

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