Blue Earth County Taxpayer Services began conducting damaged property assessment visits on Wed., July 16 starting with properties that have reported damage. Staff will be visiting properties throughout the next two weeks. The County is continuing to collect information and encourages those with damaged property to complete a form online at www.blueearthcountymn.gov/damagedproperty or by calling (507) 304-4251 to start the assessment process. Depending on the level of damage, if the property was a homestead, and if the federal government declares Blue Earth County a disaster area, the property may be eligible for an abatement (or refund) of a portion of taxes paid this year, as well as a credit for part of next year's property taxes.