56736 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 56736 (Mentor, Minnesota) pay a median of $2,820/year in property taxes on homes valued at $336,100. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.84%, which is 12% below the Minnesota state average of 0.96%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 56736 is approximately $235, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Polk County. This is $514 more than the Minnesota average of $2,306/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Minnesota, 56736 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 55088 (0.84%) and 56085 (0.84%).

In Mentor, property taxes represent approximately 3.5% of the median household income of $81,500, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Minnesota homestead property tax classification applies automatically to owner-occupied homes, providing a lower taxable rate than non-homestead property. Confirm homestead status with the Polk County Assessor within 30 days of purchase to ensure the reduced rate takes effect. File a formal assessment appeal with the Polk County Assessor by the county deadline if your assessed value exceeds fair market value based on recent comparable sales.