Contact Persons:

Mel Hintz (218) 749-7147

Dave Sipila (218) 726-2304

Cindy Storlie (218) 726-2304

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                             HOMESTEAD DEADLINE FOR NEW HOMEOWNERS

If you purchased your home after January 2, 2007, but before December 1, 2007, you may be eligible for a mid-year homestead.  If you own and occupy the property as your principal residence, and are a Minnesota resident, you must file with your Assessor prior to December 15, 2007, to receive homestead for the 2007 assessment year for taxes payable in 2008.  If you are a qualifying relative of the owner and are occupying the property as your primary residence, the property may also be eligible for a homestead classification.  This will affect the amount of property tax you pay in 2008, and it may affect your eligibility for a property tax refund.

 For further information contact one of the following Assessor’s Offices:

St. Louis County (outside the City of Duluth)              726-2304                     

Virginia Office                                                            749-7147

Ely Office                                                                   365-8206

Long distance within St. Louis County                       1-800-450-9777