REMINDER: SECOND HALF 2018 PROPERTY TAXES ARE DUE MONDAY, OCTOBER 15TH / AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY AND MOBILE HOME DUE NOVEMBER 15TH
Second half 2018 real estate property taxes are due on Monday, October 15th. Most agricultural property and mobile home taxes are due November 15th. Please check your tax statements for the official due date on your properties.
 press release - property tax payments due Oct 15th | 10 kB |
Informational resources regarding property tax levies and rates are below.
TO: ALL PERSONS WITH A LEGAL INTEREST IN THE PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE ATTACHED NOTICE
You are hereby notified that the parcels of real property described below and located in Lyon County, Minnesota, are subject to forfeiture to the state of Minnesota because of the nonpayment of delinquent property taxes, special assessments, penalties, interest, and costs levied on those parcels.
The time for redemption from forfeiture expires if a redemption is not made by the later of (1) 60 days after service of this notice on all persons having an interest in the parcels or (2) May 14, 2018. The redemption must be made in the Auditor/Treasurer’s office.
FAILURE TO REDEEM THE LANDS PRIOR TO THE EXPIRATION
OF REDEMPTION WILL RESULT IN THE LOSS OF THE LAND AND
FORFEITURE TO THE STATE OF MINNESOTA.
| notice of expiration of redemption | 306 kB |
You can find a tax statement, value notice, or truth-in-taxation (TNT) notice for a parcel by using our online tax database and/or can also pay by credit or debit card.
1) Open http://cpuimei.com/tax/disclaimer_value.asp?cid=42
2) Agree to the disclaimer by accepting terms.
3) Type in name, address, or parcel number as the example shows. You can use an asterisk (*) as a wildcard.
4) Two records for each parcel should appear.
a) Click on the "201x Tax" record to provide options for the tax statements for the current and previous year.
b) Click on the "201x Value for Tax Payable 201y" record to provide options for the value notice for the current and previous year and for the current year truth-in-taxation (TNT) notice.
To view a tax statement, after 1-4a above -- On the top right corner of the screen click the button to view the tax statement for either the previous or current tax year. Print or save, if so desired.
To pay by credit or debit card, after 1-4a above -- Near the middle of the screen click the button to Pay by Credit Card and complete form. (The vendor charges a convenience fee of 2.49%.) You are able to add additional parcels to the shopping cart and can choose an amount to pay.
If you have any questions or problems you can reach the Auditor/Treasurer's office at 507 537-6724 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
| insert mailed with 2017 property tax statements | 2789 kB |
Minn. Stat. § 279.09 requires counties publish a list of delinquent real property in the officially designated newspaper (Balaton Press Tribune for 2018). The first publication must be made before March 20th with the 2nd publication not less than two weeks later.
All five newspapers of the Lyon County Newspaper Association published the Delinquent Tax List on March 14th. The 2nd publication is scheduled for March 28th.
The Delinquent Tax List below is the version that will appear in the five newspapers of the Lyon County Newspaper Association as part of the second publication.
To determine how much interest and costs must be added to pay the tax in full, contact the Lyon County Auditor/Treasurer's office at (507) 537-6724 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
| delinquent tax list - second publication | 294 kB |
Property tax is collected on any property owned by a person or a business for the purpose of funding roads, public safety, and other operations performed by local Government. Anoka County, MN has created a video that explains the basics of Property Tax in Minnesota. This video explains how property taxes are collected, what impacts your property tax, and why property tax can fluctuate from year to year.
Official Notice of Local Sales and Use Taxes with Lyon County
Effective October 1, 2015, Lyon County has a 0.5 percent transit sales and use tax. The Minnesota Department of Revenue administers these taxes. Revenues will fund the projects identified in Resolution #2015-13, as listed in the Lyon County 2015 – 2024 10-year Highway Construction Plan.
This 0.5 percent transit tax applies to retail sales made within Lyon County. The transit use tax applies to taxable items used in the County if the local sales tax was not paid. Please see the attached sheet for more information.
Vehicle sales
Lyon County sales and use tax does not apply to sales of motor vehicles registered for road use. Fact Sheet 164, Local Sales and Use Taxes, contains more information about local taxes and is available at www.revenue.state.mn.us or directly at http://www.revenue.state.mn.us/businesses/sut/factsheets/FS164.pdf.
For specific tax information and assistance contact the Minnesota Department of Revenue at:
Phone: (651) 296-6181 or toll free 1-800-657-3777
Fax: (651) 556-3102
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Write: Minnesota Revenue
Sales and Use Tax Division
Mail Station 6330
St. Paul, MN 55146-6330
Or visit the Minnesota Department of Revenue website at www.revenue.state.mn.us.
| Lyon County Resolution #2015-13 | 534 kB |
| Notice - Lyon County Transit and Use Tax | 54 kB |
To change your mailing address on your property tax statements, fill out the attached form and mail/email to: 607 W Main St. Marshall, MN 56258 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
| Change of Address Form | 35 kB |
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