56461 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 56461 (Laporte, Minnesota) pay a median of $1,721/year in property taxes on homes valued at $240,900. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.71%, which is 25% below the Minnesota state average of 0.96%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 56461 is approximately $143, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Hubbard County. This is $585 less than the Minnesota average of $2,306/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Minnesota, 56461 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 56578 (0.71%) and 56516 (0.71%).

In Laporte, property taxes represent approximately 2.2% of the median household income of $77,692, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Minnesota's homestead classification system taxes owner-occupied homes at a lower rate than commercial or rental properties, providing automatic savings for primary residences. Register your homestead status with the Hubbard County Assessor within 30 days of closing to ensure the reduced rate applies from the first tax year. Monitor your assessment notices from the Hubbard County Assessor annually and file a formal appeal if your value assessment exceeds comparable recent sales in your area.