Benefits

Exempt property receiving a property tax exemption does not pay general property taxes.

Qualifications

Types of property that may qualify for a property tax exemption:

• Cemeteries
• Churches, church property
• Institutions of purely public charity
• Public hospitals
• Public property used for public purposes
• Public schools

How Do I Apply?

To apply for exemption, the documents that may be requested are as follows:

• Application for property tax exemption
• Articles of incorporation
• Income and expense statements and IRS Form 990

To view related documents, please visit the Property Applications & Verification Forms page.

The Minnesota Department of Revenue provides additional property tax information.