7.f1 Statement of Washington County Board Related to First Half Property TaxStatement of Washington County Board Related to First Half Property Tax Payments
The Washington County Board of Commissioners will consider a resolution at its next meeting on
Tuesday, April 28, to provide additional time to pay the first half property taxes without penalty for
certain property owners. As set by state law, the due date for the first half of annual property tax
payments for most property owners is May 15.
All property owners who are able to pay their first half property taxes by the due date are encouraged
to do so to help support the county, school, and city response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Board of Commissioners understands that many small businesses and homeowners have been
impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and the related Stay at Home Minnesota order and business
closures. In order to provide additional time to pay for those most impacted, the board will be
considering allowing an additional 60 -day extension to pay the first half property taxes without penalty,
as follows:
Non -escrow properties of the following classifications would be eligible for waiver of
penalty on a late payment that was received on or prior to July 15, 2020:
■ Commercial/Industrial properties with 2020 total tax due of $50,000 or less
■ Residential properties
■ Agricultural/Rural Vacant Land properties
Residential properties would include both homesteaded properties and non -
homesteaded properties.
Property tax payments made by lending companies, banks, or mortgage companies of
funds collected via escrow payments from property owners are not eligible for this
extension and are expected to be made on or prior to the May 15, 2020 deadline.
The County Commissioners hope this provides some relief for small businesses who have been closed
since the middle of March and for those homeowners who have been furloughed, laid off, or have had
hours reduced because of the COVID-19 response.
If property owners have questions about whether their property qualifies for the extension of payment
to July 15, 2020, they should call 651-430-6175 or email taxes@co.washington.mn.us.