Steele County mails real estate property tax statements each March and mobile home tax statements each July. All property owners receive a tax statement, even if taxes are paid through an escrow company.
Each statement outlines the tax jurisdictions associated with the property—county, city or township, and school district—listed on lines 6 through 12. Special assessments are shown on line 13, along with the amounts due for the first and second half installments.
Property tax due dates vary based on the classification of the property. The table below provides the 2026 payment deadlines. If a due date falls on a weekend, the following business day becomes the official due date.
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Property Tax Due Dates |
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January 1st, 2026 |
May 15th, 2026 |
August 31st, 2026 |
October 15th, 2026 |
November 16, 2026 |
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Unpaid 2025 Property Tax Become Delinquent |
1st Half Real Estate |
1st Half Mobile Home |
2nd Half Real Estate |
2nd Half Agriculture |
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1st Half Agriculture |
2nd Half Mobile Home |
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IMPORTANT MAILING INFORMATION
Real Estate Payment Options:
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In Person |
Monday through Friday during business hours (excluding any federal holidays). The Finance office is located on the first floor of County Administration Building at 630 Florence Avenue, Owatonna MN. |
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Steele County Finance P.O. Box 890 Owatonna, MN 55060 |
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Drop Box |
A Drop Box located in front of the Steele County Administration Building (next to flagpoles) at: 630 Florence Ave. Owatonna, MN 55060. Please see the property tax statement for due dates. Payments are accepted at the drop box through 8:00 a.m. the following business day after the due date. Any payments after 8:00 a.m. must include a penalty amount. |
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Credit Cards, Debit Cards, E-Check |
Electronic payments can be completed online or over the phone. To make an online payment please visit "Tax Information & Parcel Data" click "Tax Information" and follow instructions. Additional convenience fees will be added for all electronic payments: |
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Direct Debit |
Property taxes can be automatically debited from a checking or savings account. There are no convenience fees for direct debit and the payment is debited the day of the due date. Payments can only be debited in two installments for the first and second half property tax. Direct Debit authorization forms are available below in Adobe PDF & word. Paper forms are available in the Steele County Finance office. Forms for direct payment must be RECEIVED in the Finance office by April 30th for the first half real estate taxes and September 30th for the second half real estate taxes. |