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-----.--- Some commonly asked questions about ~ Property Taxes ~-:b . Is there any state assistance. Yes Do higher taxes mean the . to help pay property taxes? cities, school districts, . Not TnnreHn a county and special taxing necessarily A apec::ialstate--paid property tax relief program (sometimes districts are spending more called "t.aTgeting") is available to eJlgible homeownen!l money? whose 1995 taxes have increased over 12% or $100 from the prior year renrdlp.JIIIJIII nf income Spending decisions are only one factor in detennining your If you are eligible for the "targeting'" refund~ the County . property tax. Some other factors are: . will mail you the form in the spring of 1996 ahortly after . An increase to your property's market value caR increase you receive your actual tax statement. If you don't receive a your taxes; form and feel you are eligible, call 296-3871 (24 hoursl day). . Changes in the market values for the region as a whole shift tax burdens from one type of property to another. Circuit n'I"AAlrflfl'" For example, commercial property value reductions in A separate ineome--based relief program (sometimes called St. Paul or Minneapolis ean shift; Well to county resi- the "circuit breaker") also is available. To be eligible for dential properties. this property tax: refund, a homeowner must have a total . The State ean change the level of lues or the amount of household income of less than $60,000. state aid paid to Bsch property which may result in a w shift. The form for this refund is automatically sent to you for the eurrentyear Uyou applied tor a refund in the previous year. Because any of these fseton (or othen) may affeet your tax, If you (eel you are eligible for this refund and did not your property tax: may still increase even if your market reeeive a fonnt call 296-3871. velue stays the same and even if the city, school districts and county do not Increase their budgets. Can you appeal your final market value for 1995 taxeS? Yes What city services are paid . BaBic An appeal can be filed with the Minnesota State Tax Court. for with property taxes? Services This needs to be done by March 31, 1995. Contact: Minnesota State Tax: Court. 25 Constitution Avenu~ In Saint Paul, for example, OVer' 60 percent of property Judicial Center, 2nd Floor, St. Paul, MN 55155. taxes pay for police, fire and park services. Another 11 . percent pays for improvements to streets, bridges, recre- ation eenten, libraries, etc. Other cities in Ramsey County If your property value spend similar amounts for these basic services. stayed the same as last . Not year, will your taxes stay the necessarily Why is the proposed t Increased same? County spending up? crime rates Changes in the market values for the region as a whole shift In response to citizen demand, the State toughened the tax burden from one type of property to another. For penalties for crime. This meane tax increa.es to support example, commercial property value reductions in St. Paul the courts, jails, correctional programs, and County can shift taxes to county residential properties, resulting in Attorney activities paid for by County property taXBt. The an increase in their taxes. state also helped meet these needs with some inCt'88.8BS in criminal justice state financial aid. .' Who determines . Property W811 are determined by the deci.ion of the legial.ture, cities, property taxes? sehool districts, county and other special taxing authoriti_lik. the Watershed District. They all share the responsibility of detBnnining your property tax. State Lealslature . Defines property types and 1'ates . Detennines levels oflocal government services . Decides levels of state aid . PROPERTY TAX , .... Cltles, School Districts, the County Countv Assessor . and ather SDecial Taxlna Districts . Determines market value of properties . Determine the amount of property tax revenue . Assigns property class to properties necessary to fund local government 8I!IrviCI!Is.