Property Tax


Property Valuation

The City of Shorewood contracts with Hennepin County Assessor's Office for establishing the market value and determining classification (use) of property located within the city. Also, the Assessor's Office maintains the city's property database and is the primary source of property information for city and community use.

Hennepin County Property Information Search and Database

Your 2023 Valuation Notice

Many Shorewood property owners noticed a large increase in the valuation of their property on the recent notice sent by Hennepin County. Finance Director Joe Rigdon explains the effect the valuation might have on your taxes. Read More

Homestead Taxes


Homeowners can print a homestead application. Complete the form, attach a copy of your warranty deed and Certificate of Real Estate Value and bring or mail it to:

Hennepin County Assessor Office
300 S. 6th Street A-2103
Minneapolis, MN 55487

City of Shorewood has addressed postage-paid envelopes upon request.

In order to receive homestead for the current assessment year, applicants or a qualifying relative(s) must own and occupy the property as their main residence by December 1. Applicants have until December 15 to apply for homestead. For answers to any of your homesteading questions please Hennepin County Assessor's office, 612.348.3046.

Property Taxes

Property taxes are paid to the Hennepin County Auditor and redistributed to the city and other government jurisdictions such as school boards and the county. Property tax statements are mailed in March. The taxes are based on the estimated market value for the previous year. The payment of one-half of the tax is due by May 15 and the balance by Oct. 15.

Understanding Property Taxes



State Tax Relief Programs for Homeowners and Renters

Some residents qualify for property tax relief programs from the State of Minnesota: the homestead credit refund (regular property tax refund) or the renter's refund.

For questions on these programs, please contact DOR's Property Tax Refund Division at 651.296.3781.