Pay Property Taxes

You can make a credit/debit card payment or electronic transfer from your bank account (either checking or savings) online using the Paymentus automated system. A 2.29-percent convenience fee will apply for credit/debit card transactions. A $2.95 convenience fee will apply for Visa Debit Program transactions. A $0.35​ convenience fee will apply for transfers from your bank account.

You will need your Property Identification Number (found on your property tax statement) and a valid email address to pay online. Your email address is not stored, and is only used to email you a confirmation number and electronic receipt associated with your transaction. Your transaction is not complete until you receive a confirmation number. Visa, MasterCard, and Discover cards are accepted.

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Sign ​up for direct payment

Direct payment is a free automatic payment system serviced by Dakota County. Pay your propert​y taxes automatically from your bank account on the due dates.  

Direct payment is currently closed as we prepare for second half tax collection.

Pay by phone

You can make a credit/debit card payment or electronic transfer from your bank account (either checking or savings) by phone, using the automated phone system.

Call 1-844-797-9075​ to pay over the phone. ​ A 2.29-percent convenience fee will apply for credit/debit card transactions. A $2.95 convenience fee will apply for ​Visa Debit Program transactions. A $0.35​ convenience fee will apply for transfers from your bank account.

Your transaction is not complete until you receive a confirmation number. Visa, MasterCard, and Discover cards are accepted.

Pay by mail

Mail your payment, payable to:

Dakota County Property Taxation & Records
Attn:  Taxation
1590 Highway 55
Hastings, MN 55033-2392

Your payment must be postmarked on or before the due date or penalties will apply.

Pay in person

You can pay in person at the Administration Center in Hastings, Northern Service Center in West St Paul, and the Western Service Center in Apple Valley.
All three locations are open 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Cash, check and credit card accepted (Discover, MasterC​​ard or Visa). There is a 2.49-percent convenience fee for credit card use in person.​​

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Cancelin​​g direct payment

To cancel your direct payment authorization, you must submit the Cancellation of Direct Payment Authorization Form.

You must cancel payments by the following dates: 

• May 1 for the cancellation to be effective for the first half taxes.
• Oct. 1 for the cancellation to be effective for the second half taxes.
• Nov. 1 for the cancellation to be effective for the second half of agricultural taxes.
  

If you have any questions, please contact Property Records & Taxation at 651-438-4576.

Complete Cancellation of Direct Payment Authorization Form​

​Download a Cancellation of Direct Payment Authorization Form