You have many different options for paying your property taxes. Regardless of the payment method, it is the responsibility of the property owner to ensure taxes are paid by the due date.
One-time online payment
Make a single, non-recurring online payment using the Paymentus automated system by:
- Credit or debit card — only Discover, MasterCard or Visa are accepted (2.29-percent convenience fee)
- Visa Debit Program ($2.95 convenience fee)
- Electronic transfer from bank account, checking or savings ($0.35 convenience fee)
Make a one-time online payment with Paymentus
A submission is not complete until you receive an emailed receipt. Your email address is only used for communications associated with your payment.
Pay by phone
Call 1-844-797-9075 to make a payment using the automated phone system.
By phone payments can be made using:
- Credit or debit card — only Discover, MasterCard or Visa are accepted (2.29-percent convenience fee)
- Visa Debit Program ($2.95 convenience fee)
- Electronic transfer from bank account, checking or savings ($0.35 convenience fee)
Your payment is not complete until a confirmation number is received.
Pay in person
Payments can be made in person at the following Dakota County buildings. All locations are open 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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Cash, check and credit card accepted (Discover, MasterCard or Visa). There is a 2.49-percent convenience fee for credit card use in person.
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.
Direct payment (auto payment)
A free program offered by Dakota County that allows taxpayers to enroll to have
an automatic, recurring payment made on the due date. Payment is withdrawn from your authorized bank account.
Eligibility requirements
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An application must be completed 30 days before a tax due date
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Property taxes can't be paid by your mortgage company (check for a Pay Code on the tax statement stub)
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No delinquent or unpaid property taxes (includes being on-time for current year)
Signing up for direct payment (auto payment)
You will need the following information to apply:
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Banking information (financial institution routing number and checking/savings account number)
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Property Identification Numbers
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Email address (only used for communicating program details)
Complete Direct Payment (auto payment) Authorization Form
After submitting your authorization form, you will receive:
- An automated email confirming the application has been submitted.
- If approved, taxation staff will send a one-time email confirming your enrollment in the Direct Payment program.
Updating your enrollment
To update your bank account or other information, please submit a new authorization form.
Update your Direct Payment (auto payment) Authorization
Payment schedule
Withdrawals from authorized bank accounts occur on the following due dates based on the classification of the property:
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May 15 for first half taxes (real estate, personal and agricultural property)
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Aug. 31 for first half taxes (manufactured homes)
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Oct. 15 for second half taxes (real estate and personal property)
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Nov. 15 for second half taxes (agricultural property and manufactured homes)
If the dates fall on a weekend or bank holiday, Dakota County will debit your account on the next business day. Your bank statement acts as proof of payment.
The county will notify you two weeks before a scheduled account withdrawal using the email address given. Contact 651-438-4576 if you do not receive the email at least 10 days before a scheduled payment withdrawal.
Canceling your enrollment
To stop making automatic payments, submit the request electronically. The request must be submitted 15 days before the tax due date.
Complete Cancellation of Direct Payment (auto payment) Authorization Form