Property owners recently received a Notice of Valuation and Classification for Taxes Payable for 2026. This form is to notify you of the market value and classification of your property for assessment year 2025. The property taxes that you pay in 2026 will be based on this classification.
Listed are the dates and times of the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization and Alternative Meeting for 2025. If you believe that your valuation and classification are correct, it is not necessary to contact your assessor and/or attend any of the listed meetings.
If the property information is not correct, if you disagree with the value/classification or if you have questions about your notice, please contact your assessor first at 507-332-6102 to discuss any questions or concerns.
All property owners can attend the Open Book Meeting in Faribault to have a one-on-one discussion with the assessor. Often your issues can be resolved at this level. The assessor will advise you of your further appeal rights, if needed.
Please read your notice carefully for all your appeal options. If you live in a jurisdiction with a Local Board of Appeal and Equalization meeting, then your appeal must start with your Local Board before advancing to the County Board of Appeal and Equalization.
2025 local Boards of Appeal & Equalization and alternate meetings:
Open Book Meeting
• Monday, April 7, 2025 – 10- a.m.-6 p.m. – Rice County Government Services Building, 320 Third St. NW,
Faribault
Local Board of Appeal and Equalization
• Tuesday, April 8, 2025 -- 9 a.m. – Forest Township Hall, 3625 Millersburg Boulevard, Faribault
• Wednesday, April 9, 2025 – 9 a.m. – Shieldsville Township Hall, 7250 154th St. W, Faribault
• Thursday, April 10, 2025 – 9 a.m. – Wells Township Hall, 18400 Roberds Lake Boulevard, Faribault
Rice County Board of Appeal and Equalization
• Wednesday. June 18, 2025 – 6:30 p.m. – Rice County Government Services Building, Commissioners
Room, 320 Third St. NW, Faribault
