The purpose of the Board of Appeal is to provide a fair and objective forum for property owners to appeal their valuation or classification.

The local board often serves as the first formal step in the appeals process for taxpayers. The goal of the Board of Appeal and Equalization should be to attempt to address property owners’ issues efficiently, fairly, and objectively. Always keep in mind that any changes made by the board must be substantiated by facts.

If you believe the value or CLASSIFICATION of your property is incorrect, please contact your Assessor’s office to discuss your concerns. If you disagree with the valuation or classification after discussing it with an appraiser, you may appear before the local Board of Appeal and Equalization. The board will review your assessments and may make corrections as needed.

Any value reductions must be justified because they have the effect of shifting the tax burden to other property in the jurisdiction. Further, any changes made by the board must meet statutory guidelines.

BOARD OF APPEAL AND EQUALIZATION MEETINGS

LOCAL BOARD - Township Officer Information

YEAR 2026

AURORA TOWNSHIP:  April 6, 2026- 6:00 pm 

  • Aurora Township Hall - 7304 Austin Rd, Owatonna

BLOOMING PRAIRIE TOWNSHIP: April 16, 2026- 9:00 am

  • Blooming Prairie Township Hall - 13324 64th Ave Se, Blooming Prairie

 OWATONNA TOWNSHIP: April 7, 2026- 9:00 am

  • Owatonna Township Hall  - 1334 28th St SE, Owatonna

SUMMIT TOWNSHIP:  April 6, 2026 - 9:00 am

  • Summit Township Hall - 1380 Hwy 30 East Ellendale

OPEN BOOK FORMAT - 

SOUTH: CITY OF BLOOMING PRAIRIE & ELLENDALE, BERLIN TOWNSHIP
April 8, 2026 1:00- 3:00 pm

Blooming Prairie City Administration Bldg Council Chambers
138 Hwy Ave S Blooming Prairie

NORTH: CITY OF MEDFORD, CLINTON FALLS, DEERFIELD, MERTON, & MEDFORD TOWNSHIPS
April 15, 2026 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Medford Hall Council Chambers
408 2nd Ave Se Medford

ADMIN BLDG: LEMOND, OWATONNA (CITY OF), SOMERSET, MERIDEN, HAVANA TOWNSHIPS
April 22, 2026 8:00 am- 6:00pm

Steele County Admin Bldg- Assessor's Dept
630 Florence Ave Owatonna

COUNTY BOARD OF APPEAL AND EQUALIZATION MEETING

Generally, you must appeal to the local board before appealing to the County Board of Appeal and Equalization,
unless your city/township held an “open book” meeting. Click here for more information on Appeal Process
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 7:00 pm

STEELE COUNTY ADMIN BLDG BOARD ROOM 
630 FLORENCE AVE OWATONNA