56626 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 56626 (Bena, Minnesota) pay a median of $1,271/year in property taxes on homes valued at $183,800. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.69%, which is 28% below the Minnesota state average of 0.96%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 56626 is approximately $106, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Cass County. This is $1,035 less than the Minnesota average of $2,306/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Minnesota, 56626 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 56473 (0.69%) and 56349 (0.70%).

In Bena, property taxes represent approximately 2.6% of the median household income of $48,500, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Minnesota primary residences receive homestead property tax treatment, meaning your home is taxed at a lower rate class than investment or commercial property in the state. File homestead documentation with the Cass County Assessor upon closing to activate the reduced tax classification. Request a property value review from the Cass County Assessor each year and submit a written appeal by the county deadline if assessed value rises disproportionately.