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

Valuation Notices

Hennepin County is is required to assign market value to properties, as of January 2 each year. Valuation notices are sent in March each year. 

Homestead Taxes

In order to receive homestead for the current assessment year, applicants or a qualifying relative(s) must own, occupy the property as their main residence, and apply by December 31. For answers to any of your homesteading questions please Hennepin County Assessor's office, 612-348-3046. Homestead applications are available on Hennepin County's website. 

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 October 15.

Understanding Property Taxes