​Property taxes on Dakota County real estate for the first half of 2026 are due Friday, May 15.
Recent changes to how the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) applies postmarks may delay mailed payments. Mail may be postmarked when it is processed instead of when it is dropped off, which means payments may not receive a May 15 postmark if they are sent too close to the due date.
To ensure payments are timely, you can:
- Mail your payment several business days early.
- Visit a USPS retail counter and request a manual postmark.
- Pay online for a fast and secure way to ensure your payment is received on time.
These options can be used if you have not already paid your taxes, are enrolled in an automatic payment program or pay through a mortgage escrow account.
To learn more about property tax payment options, visit the Pay Pr​operty Taxes page.