Appeals
Property Assessment Appeals
The county’s estimate of what the property would sell for (valuation) and our determination of how the property is used (classification) can be appealed if the property owner or taxpayer does not agree with the assessment.
Blue Earth County mails out a notice of valuation and classification each year in early spring. This notice lists information about the assessment and provides instructions for appealing.
Three-Step Appeal Process
The three-step appeal has no costs associated with it:
Informal
Property owners are encouraged to contact the property appraiser by calling (507) 304-4251 or by emailing the appraiser responsible for your property type and location. Many property owner concerns can be resolved by speaking with an appraiser.Local Board of Appeal
If your questions or concerns are not resolved, you may appear before the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization or attend the open book meeting in your community. These meetings are held in April or May. Please reference the meeting date and time below or contact your appraiser to find out the time and place of the meeting. Your appeal can be made in person, through a letter, or through an authorized representative.County Board of Appeal
If your questions or concerns are not resolved at the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization, you may appear before the County Board of Appeal and Equalization in mid-June. Please contact the Assessor's Office at (507) 304-4251 to be placed on the agenda for the Board. Property owners who appeal their assessments at this level must have first appeared before the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization.2023 Local Boards of Appeal and Equalization (LBAE) Meetings
Meeting information, including time/date, and call-in numbers, can be found below.
- Madison Lake
- Decoria Twp.
- Pleasant Mound Twp.
- Rapidan Twp.
- Butternut Valley Twp.
- City of Mankato
- Danville Twp.
- City of Lake Crystal
Location: Madison Lake City Hall
Meeting Date: Mon., April 24, 2023
Time: 11:00 a.m.
For additional information contact the Assessor's Office at (507) 304-4251.
Location: Decoria Township Hall
Meeting Date: Mon., April 24, 2023
Time: 1:30 p.m.
For additional information contact the Assessor's Office at (507) 304-4251.
Location: Pleasant Mound Township Hall
Meeting Date: Tues., May 2, 2023
Time: 1:30 p.m.
For additional information contact the Assessor's Office at (507) 304-4251.
Location: Rapidan Township Hall
Meeting Date: Tue., April 25, 2023
Time: 1:30 p.m.
For additional information contact the Assessor's Office at (507) 304-4251.
Location: 50038 206th Street, Lake Crystal
Meeting Date: Wed., April 26, 2023
Time: 1:30 p.m.
For additional information contact the Assessor's Office at (507) 304-4251.
Location: Historic Courthouse - 3rd Floor Conf. Room
Meeting Date: Thur., April 27, 2023
Time: Meeting starts at 9:00 a.m.
Call the Assessor’s Office to schedule a time for your appeal at (507) 304-4251.
Location: Danville Township Hall
Meeting Date: Mon., May 1, 2023
Time: 11:00 a.m.
For additional information contact the Assessor's Office at (507) 304-4251.
Location: Lake Crystal City Hall
Meeting Date: Tue., May 2, 2023
Time: 9:00 a.m.
For additional information contact the Assessor's Office at (507) 304-4251.