Residents of Houston County can expect to receive their 2027 property valuation notices
beginning in early April. These notices will arrive alongside your 2026 tax statement, in a
separate color, as an additional page. It’s important to review these notices carefully, as this is the time to check for any discrepancies or changes in your property’s value or classification.
Keep in mind, questions about the 2026 tax amounts or any tax changes should have been addressed last fall. The 2027 valuation statements will also indicate any class and homestead changes, as well as the time and date of the local board of appeals meeting for your city or township. If there is no local meeting scheduled, the statement will note “Open Book,” which means your appeal process will occur at the County Board of Appeals meeting in June. The assessor’s office is always your best resource for any valuation questions, please consult theiroffice first.
Understanding the Valuation Process
Minnesota law requires assessors to value properties based on sales from the previous year. The sales study for the 2027 values are based on sales between October 1, 2024, and September 30, 2025. This is a key period to keep in mind when reviewing your valuation statement. For the upcoming year, the housing market in Houston County has largely stabilized, and if the trend continues through the next sales period (October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026), it may impact the 2028 valuation notices.
Additionally, Minnesota law mandates that assessors apply a “time trend” to account for any changes in sale prices since the time of the sale. The state determines the rate at which they think property values have increased over the course of the sales study and applies that rate to each sale, adjusting it to January 2 of the year for which the values are being set.
2027 Average Building/House Increases:
1 Story Houses + 5%
1.5 Story Houses + 5%
Black Hammer Twp + 6%
Brookwood Addition + 3%
Brownsville City + 5%
Brownsville Twp + 6%
Caledonia Twp + 5%
County Wide Apartments + 10%
County Wide Commercial & Industrial + 5%
County Wide Residential + 5%
Crooked Creek Twp + 10%
Eitzen City + 2%
Fox Chase Subdivision + 10%
Fox Shadows Subdivision + 5%
Hokah City + 10%
Hokah Twp + 10%
Houses Built (1898 – 1909) + 5%
Houses Built (1920 – 1939) + 4%
Houses Built (1950 – 1959) + 5%
Houses Built (1970 – 1979) + 5%
Houses Built (1990 – 1999) + 3%
Houston City + 10%
Houston Twp + 5%
Janell Avenue Addition + 5%
Jefferson Twp + 5%
Mayville Twp + 5%
Money Creek Twp + 5%
Mound Prairie Twp + 10%
Sheldon Twp + 5%
Shore Acres + 5%
Spring Grove Twp + 5%
Valley High Subdivision + 5%
Wagners Addition + 4%
Wilmington Twp + 5%
Yucatan Twp + 5%
2027 Average Land and Features Adjustments:
26 – 53 CER Tillable + $100/acre
94 – 98 CER Tillable + $200/acre
99 -100 CER Tillable + $100/acre
Brownsville City Ledge Front Foot + $300/front foot
Caledonia Twp Tillable + 5%
Composite Deck $10/sqft
Concrete Patio + $2/sqft
Crooked Creek Twp Tillable + 5%
Electric Only Site + $9,700
Existing Well Site + $4,600
HGA Site (house, garage, 1st acre) + $4,400
Houston City Lot Front Foot + 5%
Native Prairie (exempt land) + $1,500/acre
Pasture + $600/acre
Pergola + $10/sqft
Perpetual Easement + $2,000/acre
Perpetual RIM + $2,000/acre
Stamped Concrete Patio + $5/sqft
Temporary RIM + $2,000/acre
Wilmington Twp Woods + 5%
Wood Deck + $8/sqft
2027 Average House, Building, and Land Value Decreases:
70 CER Tillable – $100/acre
Ag Site Acres – $300/acre
Caledonia Twp Woods – 5%
Hokah Twp Woods – 5%
Houses Built (1882 -1888) – 2%
La Crescent City – 3%
La Crescent Twp Homes – 15%
Spring Grove Twp Tillable – 3%
Spring Grove Twp Woods – 3%
Union Twp Homes – 5%
Union Twp Tillable –10%
Union Twp Woods – 10%
Quintile Review Process
The Assessor’s Office conducts a “Quintile” review each year, reappraising 20% of properties across the county. This ensures that individual property characteristics are considered beyond mass appraisal and the sales study. Homeowners can assist by providing accurate information during the Quintile review process, which is essential for an accurate property value assessment.
This year, the following areas will undergo Quintile reviews starting in May:
- Brownsville Twp
- Caledonia Twp
- Jefferson Twp
- La Crescent Twp
- Money Creek Twp
- Union Twp
When an assessor visits your property, they will ask about your home and any outbuildings. If allowed, they may also inspect the interior. Homeowners are encouraged to cooperate with these reviews, as failing to do so may result in inaccurate assumptions about your property’s value.
Conclusion
It is essential for property owners to carefully review their 2027 valuation notices and participate in the Quintile review process. Providing accurate property information ensures that your property is valued correctly. If you have any questions about your valuation, the Assessor’s Office is the best place to start.
Watch for the yellow or orange call back cards if you are part of the Quintile review areas this summer. We also offer an online option to respond to questions for your convenience.
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