Property Tax Information Site
This site provides information for taxpayers of Independent School District 2889, Lake Park Audubon regarding how the District’s proposed operating referendum may affect property taxes. The site was prepared in cooperation with Ehlers, the District’s independent municipal advisor. If you have questions about the information on this site, please contact Ehlers using the information provided below.
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About the Referendum
The School Board of Independent School District No. 2889, Lake Park Audubon School District, will hold a referendum on November 3, 2026, asking voters to approve two questions.
Question 1 proposes to revoke the school district’s existing referendum revenue authorization of $194.58 per pupil and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $1,683.10 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten years commencing with taxes payable in 2027, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law.
Question 2 proposes to increase its referendum revenue by an additional $600 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten years commencing with taxes payable in 2027, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law.
Question 2 is contingent on the passage of Question 1, meaning it can only pass if Question 1 passes.
For more information on how these funds would be used, return to the District’s website.
Impact on Property Taxes
Approval of the ballot questions would result in a property tax increase beginning with taxes payable in 2027 and would be applicable for 10 years. To determine the estimated impact of the proposed ballot questions on your taxes, follow the instructions below or view sample property types and values here.
Note: The new operating referendum revenue would start with fiscal year 2027-28 and is based on estimated adjusted pupil units (APU) of 667.80. Agricultural property will pay taxes for the proposed referendum based only on the value of the house, garage and one acre. Seasonal recreational residential property (i.e. cabins) will pay no taxes for the proposed referendum.
Your 2027 taxes will be based on the 2026 Estimated Market Value (EMV), which was provided on the “Notice of Valuation and Classification” mailed by your county in March 2026.
Becker County
Property Tax Information - (218) 846-7300
Click on the link below and enter your search criteria to locate your property. From the results screen, select your parcel. Then use the value listed as “Total Estimated Value” in the 2026 Values column under “Valuation & Taxation” and enter that amount into the calculator below.
Clay County
Property Tax Information - (218) 299-5017
Click on the link below and enter the search type (parcel ID or address). Select you parcel from the results screen and under the “Additional Information” section, select “Assessment Information.” Agree to the disclaimer (may need to allow pop ups to see this screen) and use the value listed as the “Total Value” near the top right in the calculator below.
Otter Tail County
Property Tax Information - (218) 998-8010
Click on the link below and enter your search criteria to locate your property. When the search results appear, select your parcel number. On the left‑hand menu, choose “Property Values.” Then use the EMV Total listed for Pay Year 2027 and enter that value into the calculator below.
Online Calculators: Estimating Tax Impact
Residential Homesteads, Agricultural House-Garage-One Acre (HGA), Apartments, and Commercial-Industrial Property
If you own a RESIDENTIAL HOMESTEAD, AGRICULTURAL HOUSE-GARAGE-ONE ACRE (HGA), APARTMENTS, AND/OR COMMERCIAL-INDUSTRIAL property, enter the Estimated Market Value to see the potential tax impact.
There are certain Minnesota Tax Credits and Deferrals that may affect certain property owners' situations. They include:
Minnesota Homestead Credit Refund
If your household income is less than approximately $142,490, you may qualify for the Homestead Credit Refund (also known as the “Circuit Breaker” refund). This program, which has existed since the 1970s, is intended to reduce tax burdens for homeowners with relatively low incomes and relatively high property tax burdens. Some important facts about this program are summarized below.
- Available each year to owners of homestead property
- Applies only to the taxes attributable to the house, garage, and one acre on agricultural homestead property
- Available to all owners of residential homestead and agricultural homestead property with household incomes of less than $142,490
- Refund is on a sliding scale, based on your income and your total property tax burden
- The maximum refund is $3,480
- To determine eligibility and refund amounts, complete Minnesota tax form M1PR
For more information and instructions on obtaining a property tax refund, please visit https://www.revenue.state.mn.us/property-tax-refund.
Special Property Tax Refund
If your total property taxes increase by more than 12 percent and more than $100 from one year to the next, you may qualify for a state refund equal to a portion of the increase. There is no income limit for this refund and the maximum refund is $1,000.
To determine eligibility and refund amounts, complete Minnesota tax form M1PR.
For more information and instructions on obtaining a property tax refund, please visit https://www.revenue.state.mn.us/property-tax-refund.
Senior Citizen Property Tax Deferral
If you are 65 years or older and have a household income of $96,000 or less, you may be eligible to defer a portion of the property taxes on your home, through the Senior Citizen Property Tax Deferral Program. The program:
- Limits the maximum amount of property tax you pay to 3 percent of your total household income
- Provides predictability; the amount of tax you pay will not change for as long as you participate in this program
For more information and instructions on obtaining a property tax refund, please visit https://www.revenue.state.mn.us/property-tax-refund.
Income Taxes
If you itemize deductions for federal income taxes, you may deduct a portion of your property taxes paid.
Starting with your 2024 taxes, renters can claim the Renter’s refundable credit on a Minnesota income tax return. Renters will no longer file a Renter’s Property Tax Refund.