Minnesotans for a Fair Property Tax

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Minnesotans for a Fair Property Tax is dedicated to putting a stop to aggressive taxation by local governments and to fixing a property tax system that is flawed.

We advocate keeping property taxes affordable for all homeowners at all income levels.

As most people agree, tax increases that become unaffordable is an unfair practice and we are determined to eliminate this consequence of the property tax system.

Our mission is:

  • To educate homeowners and taxpayers about the property tax system.
  • To advocate for property tax reform.
  • To support those who protest agressive tax increases by local governments.
  • To propose legislation to improve the property tax system for homeowners.

Join us in our efforts and help people stay in their homes.

Keep property taxes affordable for all homeowners.

Minnesota Property Tax Advocacy

“You’ve effectively got a $261 million increase in property taxes, [for all of Minnesota in 2012] …” Gary Carlson of the League of Minnesota Cities, August 3, 2011 Mankato FreePress

Rep. Greg Davids

“House researchers predict $376 million in higher property taxes— a nearly 5 percent increase statewide with bigger jumps in south-central Minnesota.” August 20, 2011 Mankato FreePress

“Property Taxes up by Billions in 'No New Taxes' Environment”  Senator "Chuck" Wiger September 27, 2011 OakdalePatch

“Property taxes across the U.S. have increased by nearly 20% from 2005 to 2009, the most recent data available, according to an April study by the National Association of Home Builders.” August 20, 2011 The Wallstreet Journal

“As chairman of the House Taxes committee, I am committed to rural Minnesota communities receiving equal or greater amounts of LGA than they have in the past - even in the face of a $5.1 billion deficit.” Rep. Greg Davids Chairmen House Tax Committee May 3, 2011 Winoona Daily News

Keep property taxes affordable!

Hold property tax increases and keep property taxes affordable for all homeowners at all income levels.

The government should not decide how long you can live in your home.

Due to the wild speculation of the recent housing bubble, property values do not correspond with a property owner’s income or the real market value of the property.

The bank can’t change the terms of your mortgage just because your house has increased in value. Why should the government?

Every year, hundreds of hard working, tax paying, citizens - who have paid their mortgage, raised their children, supported their schools, police and fire departments, and have been a valuable part of the community for decades, are being forced from their homes because their property taxes exceed their ability to pay.

In many cases, homeowners are forced to pay 30% or 40% or even 50% or more of their household income for property taxes. Many homeowners pay more in property taxes than medical expenses.

According to Minnesota Department of Revenue data, property taxes have doubled across the state in the list few years and shows no sign of letting up.

Are you going to lose your home because of unaffordable property taxes?

Every year, there are Minnesota property-owners that are forced to sell their homes because they can no longer afford their property taxes.

Please Show You Support in our effort to reform the system.
And here is how you can Take Action



Mayor Rybak vows to fight increases!

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Minneapolis Property Tax News


“The art of taxation is rather like that of plucking a goose. The objective is to get as many feathers as you can, with a minimum of honking and biting.”
Jean-Baptiste Colbert, Controller-General of Finances under King Louis XIV of France 1665     


Property Taxes in the News:

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