Process to appeal your property assessment

We show you how to appeal your property’s estimated value or classification.

Overview of property appeal process

You can appeal your property value. View the overview diagram then read the details for each step.

Ask for an informal review

Assessor reviews your informal request

Agree with informal review or file appeal

Local Board reviews your formal appeal

Receive formal appeal results

How to appeal

If you disagree with the estimated market value or classification of your property, you can appeal it. We explain the process.

In this section

Informal review

You can ask for an informal review

If you think your property value is incorrect:

  • Contact the Assessing Department as soon as possible.
  • You can contact us by:
    • Visiting in person
    • Calling
    • Sending an email

Contact Assessing

Deadlines

  • April 3, 2026: The last day to request an informal review.
  • April 9, 2026: If you appeal the informal review findings, you must file a formal appeal. It must be filed and received by the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization (LBAE) by this date to have a scheduled hearing time on the agenda.

Assessor reviews your request

For the review, an Assessor will:

  • Contact you
  • Check the details of your property
  • Review your estimated property value and classification
  • Compare it to similar properties that recently sold
  • May ask to inspect the inside of your home
  • Review any information you provide to support your appeal

After the review:

Most issues can be resolved at this level.

 

Agree or appeal

Agree

If you agree with the information review decision, this is the last step of the appeal process. If you disagree, you will need to file an formal appeal. 

If you agree with the informal review decision:

  • Tell the assessor you agree.
  • You will receive an updated value notice.
  • No further action is needed.

Make formal appeal

If you disagree with the informal review decision by an Assessor, you can appeal the findings by filing a formal appeal. 

If you didn't get an informal review done by April 3, it can no longer be done. You need to use the formal review appeal process.

The Local Board of Appeal and Equalization (LBAE) meets on April 14, 2026 at 10 a.m. this year. The process you follow to make an formal appeal depends on timing. It's best if appeals are made 10 days before the LBAE meets.

Learn how to make a formal appeal

Formal appeals

Formal appeals made before April 3, 2026

  1. If you do not agree with the informal review tell the Assessor you disagree.
  2. You'll be sent a link to file your formal appeal with the Local Board.
  3. The Local Board staff will contact you to schedule a hearing.

Formal appeals made after April 3, 2026

  • You will not get a scheduled hearing time.
  • You can write an appeal or appear in person as a walk-in when the LBAE meets.
  • If you write an appeal, you can mail or hand deliver it to the Assessor's office. Written appeals must be received by April 13, 2026.

Written appeals should include:

  • Your property address
  • Parcel ID number
  • Owner name
  • The value you believe your property should be
  • Any documents that support your request

Contact Assessing

How to prepare for your in-person appeal

Hands typing at laptop

You should be ready to explain to the Local Board:

  • What your property is like
  • How it is used
  • Its current condition

Photos are very helpful to show the condition of your property.

You should also look at recent property sales in your area.

  • Compare those properties to yours and note any differences.
  • If there are differences, explain how they affect the value.
  • A recent professional appraisal can also help support your case.

You can search for property sales to find nearby property sales.

Use the Minneapolis Sales Information Search

If you plan to give documents to the Board, bring six copies to your appeal hearing. These copies will be shared with the Local Board members and the City Assessor.

Review by Local Board

Local Board of Appeal and Equalization

The Local Board of Appeal and Equalization (LBAE) listens to property owners who disagree with their property value.

The Local Board can:

  • Lower the value
  • Keep the value the same
  • Raise the value

Members

The board has three to five members. These members include:

  • Realtors
  • Independent appraisers
  • Minneapolis homeowners

Read more about the LBAE

 

Receive results

You will receive a ruling by mail.

If you disagree with the Local Board results, you may appeal to the County Board of Appeal and Equalization.

Visit Minnesota Department of Revenue to read about the appeal process

Contact us

Assessing Department

Email City Assessor

Phone

612-673-2730

Fax

612-673-3538

Address

Minneapolis Assessing Department
350 Fifth St. S., Room 100
Minneapolis, MN 55415-1323

Office hours

8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Monday – Friday

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