- Establishes the value of property for ad valorem tax purposes - Applications for Homestead Credit available - Provides property tax estimates Fee Schedule: - Query Processing Fee Per Query $30.00 - Query Development Fee Per Hour $50.00 - Query Label Per Label $.005 - Query Report Per Report $.15 per page Copies: To include photo copies, print screens, microfilm or microfishe to hard copy - First Copy $1.00, Per Additional Copies $.25 Fax - Local, First Page $1.00, Additional Pages $.50 - Long Distance, First Page $5.00 Additional Pages $.50 Property Assessment Record - Per Parcel $5.00 (non graphical) - Per Parcel $10.00 (graphical) - PortaCad/APEX Sketch Per Parcel $3.00

Collects property taxes

Responsible for administering assessment for the county. Supervises and advises local jurisdictions on assessment matters, conducts statistical studies of assessment ratios, prepares appraisals for the County Board of Equalization and tax court, and advises the County Board. Provides assessment services for all unorganized townships and organized jurisdictions that contract with the county. Reappraises all parcels at least once every five years, inspects changes affecting value, administers homestead and other classifications, reviews taxpayer complaints, and assists local Boards of Review in evaluating appraisals.

Responsible for administering assessment for the county. Supervises and advises local jurisdictions on assessment matters, conducts statistical studies of assessment ratios, prepares appraisals for the County Board of Equalization and tax court, and advises the County Board. Provides assessment services for all unorganized townships and organized jurisdictions that contract with the county. Reappraises all parcels at least once every five years, inspects changes affecting value, administers homestead and other classifications, reviews taxpayer complaints, and assists local Boards of Review in evaluating appraisals.

- Administering all primary, general & special elections and maintaining the county's database in the statewide voter registration network - Collects state deed and mortgage registration tax; and the review and collection of certificates of real estate value on real property transactions - Issues various county licenses including liquor and tobacco licenses - Provides tax administration for all taxing districts in the county including, collecting taxes for real and personal property and severed mineral interest; the maintenance of names, addresses and taxable legal descriptions on the property tax system; calculation of property taxes; preparing and mailing tax statements; preparing and mailing truth-in-taxation notices; maintaining tax increment financing districts; maintaining delinquent tax records and tax forfeiture - Responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll functions; cash management and investment of funds; financial statement preparation; budget preparation and reporting

- Values and classifies all taxable real and personal property within the county for property tax purposes - Prepares land ownership maps - Maintains a file on real estate sales

Mayor and City Council: - Member contact information City Departments: - Administration: Oversees all City operations and collaborating with other departments in accordance with policies - Community Development: Provides mechanical, excavation, swimming pool, fence, sign, driveway, plumbing, and building permits - Building Inspections: Provides building, mechanical, plumbing, and utility inspections. Contact 24 hours in advance to schedule an inspection. - Finance: Manages the City's finances and budget - Public Works: Has three divisions whose services provide construction and maintenance of public facilities, roadways, and the provision of utility services. The Street Division oversees maintenance of streets, including sweeping, traffic signs, signal maintenance, patching, snow removal, and storm sewer maintenance.

Responsible for calculating, collecting, and distributing taxes for the county, cities, township, and school districts. Also, it calculates the county payroll and employee benefits, administers and maintains the election system, and issues transient merchant, auctioneer, and liquor licenses.

The Auditor's office is responsible for property tax administration, financial record management, elections, delinquent tax records, and preparation of the annual financial statement of the county and audit activities. The Auditor's office handles the sale of licenses: - All DNR Licenses - Fish and Game - ATV - Watercraft - Snowmobile - Liquor - Cigarette - Auctioneer

The following services are available at most branch locations throughout Hennepin County. Check branches for the closest location. Services include: - Driver's license renewals and replacements - Driver's license reinstatements - Driver's instruction permits and permit renewals - Motor vehicle plates - Motor vehicle registrations (tabs, stickers) - Motor vehicle titles (duplicates and transfers) - Trailer registrations and transfers - Registrations for all terrain vehicles, off-road motorcycles, snowmobiles, watercrafts - Property tax payment and information - Hunting and fishing licenses (Government Center location only) - Voter registration - Birth and death certificate filing - Certified copies of birth and death certificates - Certified copies of Hennepin County marriage certificates - Marriage licenses - Ministerial credentials filing - Marriage certificates filing - Notary public transactions - Liquor and tobacco retailers' licenses - Precious metals, auctioneers, and transient merchant licenses

- Provides fair assessment of real and personal property - Estimates value of property for taxation based upon appraisals done by staff appraisers - Responsible for determining the property classification for all property

This department is responsible for a range of administrative and public services, including: Core Responsibilities: - Cash Management for county operations - Election Administration, including oversight of voting processes and compliance - Financial Administration of county funds and budgeting - Property Conveyances and related documentation - Property Tax Administration, including records and assessments Public Services Provided: - Accepts new passport applications - Assists with business licenses and permits, including: - Firework permits - Gambling permits - Liquor retail sale permits - Tobacco sale permits - Sag Lake parking permits - Provides election and voter information, such as: - Voter registration - Absentee voting assistance - Polling location guidance

Collects property taxes

Mayor and City Council: - Member contact information City Departments: - Administration: Reports to the Mayor and Council and is responsible for implementing the decisions of the City Council and administering daily operations. The city licenses various types of business and permits such as animal licenses, tobacco licenses, and other business establishments. Also, provides information and registration for elections. - Building: Provides inspections and permits for any commercial or residential buildings and structure within the city. Enforces building codes for safety. - Public Works: Responsible for the maintenance of city streets, snow removal, wastewater treatment, and solid waste

Responsibilities and services of this office include campaign financial information, election information, licenses and permits, property issues, taxes, and US passports.

Provides information on: - Current and Delinquent Taxes - Forfeiture of Property - Special Assessment - Tax Settlements - Issues Liquor and Auctioneer Licenses

Responsible for scheduling appointments to meet with the Board, preparing agendas and minutes of all meetings, and administering and maintaining the election system. Also responsible for the preparation of the payroll for all county employees. Included in the payroll responsibilities are the payment of all payroll taxes, insurance premiums, and pension benefits.

Responsible for providing fair and equitable property assessments to appraisers, attorneys, bankers, property owners, and real estate personnel

The office administers all federal, state, and local elections. - Election information is available on voter registration, absentee voting, filing for office, and election results. Also responsible for property tax management, cash management, and investment of county funds. - County financial division - Issues new tax parcels in property combinations or splits. - Land management/GIS mapping technology. - Transferring ownership in the tax system upon deed/legal documents to ensure proper recording.

- Calculates tax capacity rates, credits, and net property taxes - Certification of tax levies for taxing districts - Collection of current and delinquent property taxes - Distribution of taxes to taxing districts - Filing of deeds and mortgages - Filing of legal plats - Maintains ditch fund assessments - Maintains records of property owners - Member of the County Board of Equalization - Property tax refunds - Special assessments - Tax forfeiture proceedings - Tax increment financing - Transmission and Distribution Line Taxes - Wind Energy Taxes

Establishes and maintains property tax rolls and administers the property tax system. Collects all current real estate taxes and apportions tax receipts to local units of government.

Collects property taxes

Licensing: - License issuance for beer/liquor, hunting, fishing, cigarette sales, and charitable gambling Property tax information: - Land descriptions and land ownership information - Property tax issues Voting information: - Absentee ballots - Election judge supervision and training - Voting location information - Voter registration

Provides county services including: - Assessor - Administrator - Auditor/treasurer - Economic development - Engineer - Land/zoning - Medical examiner - Probation officer - Recorder - Soil and water conservation district - Surveyor

- Calculates and collects state deed tax, mortgage registration tax, and reviews certificates of real estate value - Handles land combinations; name/address changes; splits to property and the vacation of roads and land; and annexations - Maintains property tax files