POLICY UPDATE: On April 28th the County Board of Commissioners revised the penalty abatement policy regarding hardships for specific purposes relating to the COVID-19 pandemic. Employment loss and state mandated business closures have been added as eligible criteria and are effective for 60 days after the payment due date. If you have been affected these hardships, please review the policy and complete the application. Applications can be submitted by US Mail, Drop Box or email to: auditor@co.brown.mn.us
Payment Options
| ePay: Online or Phone |
Tax payments can now be made online or by phone by electronic check, debit card or credit card. The following Service fees apply to ePay payments: Electronic Check - $1.50 per transaction Cards Accepted:
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| In Person |
Due to the Covid-19 outbreak, Brown County discourages in person property tax payments. At this time, please consider one of the other payment options for your safety and that of our staff. For assistance with your payment please call 507-233-6613 |
| By Drop Box | Drop Boxes are located in the Law Enforcement Center parking lot off Washington Street in New Ulm or you may utilize the drop box at the License Bureau-1900 North Franklin Street. Do not use CASH when making your payment. |
| By Mail |
Brown County Auditor-Treasurer Checks can be made payable to: Brown County Auditor-Treasurer Your payment must be postmarked on or before the due date to avoid penalty. If your tax payment is past due, please contact the Auditor-Treasurer Office at (507) 233-6613 for actual payment amount. |
| Direct Payment Plan |
With this convenient, hassle-free program, your property tax payment is automatically deducted from your checking or savings account. We offer quarterly, semi-annual or annual payment plans. To enroll, send a completed Direct Pay Authorization Form to the Auditor-Treasurer Office at PO Box 115, New Ulm, MN 56073-0115.
If the due date falls on the weekend, your payment will be processed the next business day.Payment reminders will be sent by email 10 days prior to the debit. Authorization will remain in effect until you inform the Auditor-Treasurer Office that you wish to cancel. It is your responsibility to notify the Auditor-Treasurer office at (507) 233-6613 if you switch bank accounts or wish to add or delete parcels. |
| Escrowed |
Your taxes may be included in your mortgage payment. If your statement indicates that you are escrowed, your tax amount has been forwarded to the escrow agent for collection. Please keep a copy of the tax statement for your reference. For more information, please contact your financial institution. |
Phone Payment – To make a payment by phone, please call 1(877) 690-3729. When prompted, enter jurisdiction code 2404. You will need to have your Bill number to make a payment. The Bill number is located on your tax statement in the upper left corner under the Brown County logo, or on payment stubs.
Online Payment - To make an online payment, visit our Property Tax Due Dates
| Real Estate | 1st Half – May 15th 2nd Half (Residential | Commercial) – October 15th 2nd Half (Agricultural) – November 15th |
| Personal Property | Full payment – May 15th |
| Mobile Home | 1st Half – August 31st 2nd Half – November 15th |
Email Alerts - Take advantage of this free service that will send you a reminder of tax due dates and other programs that may affect your property taxes. Sign up by e-mailing bctreasurer@co.brown.mn.us. Be sure to put EMAIL ALERTS in the subject line.
Penalty for Late Payment of Property Taxes
| Property Type | 2018 | 2019 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 16 | June 1 | July 1 | Aug 1 | Sept 1 | Oct 1 | Oct 17 | Nov 1 | Nov 16 | Dec 1 | Jan 2 | |
| Homestead and Cabins 1st Half 2nd Half Both Unpaid |
2% | 4% | 5% | 6% | 7% | 8% | 8% 2% 5% |
8% 4% 6% |
- - - |
8% 5% 6.5% |
10% 7% 85% |
| Agricultural Homestead 1st Half 2nd Half Both Unpaid |
2% | 4% | 5% | 6% | 7% | 8% | 8% | 8% | 8% 2% 5% |
8% 4% 6% |
10% 6% 8% |
| Non-Homesteads 1st Half 2nd Half Both Unpaid |
4% | 8% | 9% | 10% | 11% | 12% | 12% 4% 8% |
12% 8% 10% |
- - - |
12% 9% 10.5% |
14% 11% 12.5% |
| Agricultural Non-Homesteads 1st Half 2nd Half Both Unpaid |
4% | 8% | 9% | 10% | 11% | 12% | 12% | 12% |
12% 4% 8% |
12% 8% 10% |
14% 10% 12% |
| Personal Property | 8% | 8% | 8% | 8% | 8% | 8% | 8% | 8% | 8% | 8% | 8% |
| Manufactured Homes 1st Half 2nd Half |
8% | 8% | 8% | 8% | 8% 8% |
8% 8% |
8% 8% |
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Want to go green with eNotices? Visit eNoticesOnline.com to register for paperless notices and statements. You can register all of your tax parcels to be accessed under a single login and continue to view past eNotices from year to year. Setting up your eNoticeOnline.com account is easy. Click this link for step by step instructions.