Minnesota offers refunds to ease property tax hikes

• But that's changing this year as homeowners across the metro have faced significant increases tied to plummeting office values, stalled growth, and rising municipal labor costs.

How it works: The program is designed to mitigate large spikes in property tax levels, and there's no income limit to claim it.

• Homeowners whose property tax increased more than 12% and at least $100 this year are eligible for a refund of 60% of the increase above 12%.
• The maximum refund is $1,000.

Where to start: Right here online. You will need your 2024 income tax return and your 2025 property tax statement, which can be found on your county's website.

The bottom line: Without giving away too much about my home's value, the 15 minutes it took to fill the refund form out was well worth it.