56685 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 56685 (Waskish, Minnesota) pay a median of $2,429/year in property taxes on homes valued at $235,000. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.03%, which is 8% above the Minnesota state average of 0.96%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 56685 is approximately $202, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Beltrami County.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Minnesota, 56685 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 55339 (1.03%) and 55797 (1.03%).

In Waskish, property taxes represent approximately 2.5% of the median household income of $96,250, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Minnesota homestead classification applies to primary residences you own and occupy, resulting in a lower effective tax rate than non-homestead property. Verify with the Beltrami County Assessor that homestead status is recorded within 30 days of closing. Request your property tax statement from the Beltrami County Assessor each year and file an appeal by the county deadline if assessed value deviates significantly from comparable recent transactions.