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.

Election concerns: - Absentee ballots - Instructions for election officials - Issued certificates of nomination and election - Preparation of ballot forms - Tabulates unofficial vote count - Where to vote License issuance: - Applications for charitable gaming license - Cigarette sales - Maintains records of auctioneer, malt liquor, and wine licenses Property issues: - Computes and proves tax settlements - Current and delinquent property taxes - Current tax calculation - Distributes tax settlements - Escrow records - Land descriptions and land ownership information - Print and mail tax statements - Property tax collections - Tax forfeit land sales

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.

Determine the market value and classification of all real property and certain types of personal property, such as mobile homes and cabins on leased property ?- Maintains property records for all taxable and exempt parcels in Carlton County ?- Maintains a file for all the sales of property in Carlton County, for about a 3-4 year span

- Accepts applications for property tax credit - Estimates value of real estate property - Classifies property (non-residential, residential, homestead, and non-homestead)

The following services are available at most branch locations throughout Hennepin County. Check branches for 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 retailer's licenses - Precious metals, auctioneers, transient merchant licenses

- All current taxes paid here (delinquent taxes go to Auditor's Office) - Has property tax and rent credit forms and offers assistance to senior citizens or low income individuals to fill out these forms (rental and property tax refund) - Invests funds for County - Handles all Accounts Payable for County offices - Mails out property tax statements - All monies coming in to Itasca County go through this office including the County Nursing Home

Services provided by each division are as follows: Accounting - Performs county-wide financial accounting administration Clerk of the Board and Elections - Provides Official Board records, administers elections, liquor licenses, and tobacco licenses Service Center - Provides property tax payments and plat book sales Tax Division - Handles property and other taxes, deed, and mortgage taxes Virginia Auditor's office - Assists Tax Division with land records, property tax payments, and assists with deed and mortgage 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.

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.

- Collects payment of property taxes - Issuance of Certificates of Title for Registered (Torrens) property - Property information - Property tax information

The following services are available at most branch locations throughout Hennepin County. Check branches for 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 retailer's licenses - Precious metals, auctioneers, transient merchant licenses

Mayor and City Council Members Member contact information Departments - Public utilities ?

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

- Voting and voting registration information - Property tax information and payment - Passports - Election administration

Collects property taxes

- Election administration: responsible for training election judges and officials, printing ballots, acting as filing officer for county races, distributing absentee ballots and tabulating election results - General administration - Property tax administration - Responsible for issuing liquor, wine, beer, tobacco, auctioneer, dance, and transient merchant licenses

The following services are available at most branch locations throughout Hennepin County. Check branches for 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 retailer's licenses - Precious metals, auctioneers, transient merchant licenses

The office administers all federal, state, and local elections. - Election information is available on voter registration, absentee voting, and 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 tax system upon deed/legal documents to ensure proper recording.

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

Manages the county's financial accounts, computes taxes for real estate and personal property, and collects payments for city services, elections, and other licenses to do business. Services provided are: - Business licensing for liquor licenses, transient merchant licenses, and precious metals licenses - Elections and voter registration and absentee ballot voting - Property tax information and payments

- The assessor's main job is to evaluate all real and personal property to determine equitable assessments based on fair market value and entered on the assessment roll - The city assessor maintains a complete record of property information which is available to the public upon request - Also reviews complaints from taxpayers

Licenses: - Auctioneer, Precious Metal, and Transient Merchant - Election voter registration cards and absentee voting applications - Liquor, 3.2 Beer, Tobacco, Fireworks, and Charitable Gambling within Scott County Township - Passport applications/photos Taxes: - Change of address forms - Payment of personal property taxes ?- Real estate and mobile home taxes - Recording real estate transactions, deed taxes and mortgage registration - Taxpayer information Vital Statistics: - Applications for marriage licenses - Authentication of a notary for Scott County - Certified copies of birth certificates, death certificates and marriage certificates - Registration of notary for Scott County - Ordination/marriage officiant registration Other Services: - Homestead applications - Notary service

The Department of Revenue offers assistance to taxpayers to help them to fulfill their tax liabilities and to receive any credits that may be available to them. Taxpayers can visit website to get information for all tax types including forms, fact sheets, free tax preparation locations, and contact information. Business Assistance: - Answers to questions regarding sales tax, corporate taxes and withholding - Phone: (651)282-5225 Collections: - Answers to questions regarding delinquent taxes and payment options. - Phone: (651)556-3003 within the metro area or (800)657-3909 outside the metro area (English, Hmong and Spanish) Income Tax Assistance: - Answers to questions regarding Minnesota income taxes, renter and homeowner property tax refunds, credits (such as the Minnesota Working Family Credit and the K-12 Education credit) and billing. Assistance to members of the military to claim the Credit for Military Service in a Combat Zone - Phone: (651)296-3781 within the metro area or (800)652-9094 outside the metro area. One-Time Tax Rebate Payments: - Individuals eligible for the rebate but did not receive it by October, review the eligibility requirements on the Department of Revenue website. For individuals eligible for a payment, a customer assistance representative can look into their situation - Phone: (651)565-6595 - Email: [email protected]. Senior Citizens Property Tax Deferral Program: - Allows real estate taxes to be deferred until the sale of the home or the death of the homeowners. Applicants must be at least 65, meet income guidelines, own the home, and have lived in the home for at least 15 years. If property taxes exceed 3% of the applicant's net income, the remainder is converted into a low-interest loan that becomes a lien on the property. The program will begin the year after application is made to the program. Any tax refunds or rebates will be applied to the deferred tax total. To apply, submit Form CR-SCD, available at each county auditor's office or online. - Phone: (651)556-4803. Taxpayer Rights Advocate: - Representation of taxpayer interests and rights amid grievances with the Department of Revenue. The advocate can also provide input to policy changes on issues that adversely affect taxpayers. - Phone: (651)556-6013 or (855)452-0767- Tax Fraud Tip Line: - Phone: (651)297-5195 within the metro area or (800)657-3500 outside the metro area. Tips are also accepted through an online form. Individuals can remain anonymous. Where's My Refund?: - A system that shows where in the process a tax refund is, or if the refund is processed, it will show the date it was sent. Processing times vary. To use the system individuals need to use the same information they used on their tax return: Social Security number, date of birth, and the exact refund amount. The system can also be accessed online. - Phone: (651)296-3781 or (800)652-9094.

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