This site provides information for taxpayers of Renville County West Public Schools, regarding how the district’s proposed 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.
About the Referendum
The district will hold a special election on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, seeking voter approval of two ballot questions.
QUESTION 1 proposes to increase its existing referendum revenue authorization in the amount of $110 per pupil starting with taxes payable in 2022.
QUESTION 2 would authorize the district to issue an amount not to exceed $3,910,000 in bonds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including without limitation demolition of the existing swimming pool and construction of a new swimming pool and related parking to serve the District’s existing school sites and facilities.
For more information on how these funds would be used, return to the District’s website.
Impact on Property Taxes
Approval of ballot QUESTION 1 would result in an increase of property taxes starting with taxes payable in 2022 and the tax levies would remain in place for 10 years.
Approval of ballot QUESTION 2 would result in an increase of property taxes starting with taxes payable in 2022 and the tax levies would remain in place for 15 years.
To determine the estimated impact of the proposed ballot questions on your 2022 taxes, follow the instructions below or view a sample property value here.
NOTE: Agricultural property will pay taxes for the proposed operating 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 operating referendum.
Your 2022 taxes will be based on the 2021 Estimated Market Value (EMV), which was provided on the “Notice of Valuation and Classification” mailed by your county in March 2021. You can review the current value for taxes payable in 2022 using your current tax statement, contact your county and ask for the 2021 EMV for taxes payable in 2022, or follow the instructions below to look up your 2021 EMV on your county’s website.
Renville County
Assessor's Office - (320) 523-3645
Click on the link below, select, “I ACCEPT” and click, “Proceed” button. Enter your search criteria and click on your parcel from the search results screen. Make sure to select the one listed as, “20xx Value for Tax Payable 20xx.” Click on the, “Value Information” tab and use the number listed as, “Total MKT” in the calculator below. If there are two numbers listed, use the number on the left.
Kandiyohi County
Assessor's Office - (320) 231-6200
Click on the link below, select, “I ACCEPT” and click, “Proceed” button. Enter your search criteria and click on your parcel from the search results screen. Make sure to select the one listed as, “20xx Value for Tax Payable 20xx.” Click on the, “Value Information” tab and use the number listed as, “Total MKT” in the calculator below. If there are two numbers listed, use the number on the left.
ONLINE CALCULATORS: ESTIMATING TAX IMPACT
Residential Homestead Property
If you own a RESIDENTIAL HOMESTEAD property, enter the Estimated Market Value below to see the estimated tax impact
Commercial / Industrial Property
If you own COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL property, enter the Estimated Market Value below to see the estimated tax impact.
Agricultural Property
If you own agricultural or other types of property, please complete the following form and submit it to Ehlers. Once we receive it, an Ehlers representative will contact your county to find the value and classification of your property, calculate the tax impact and contact you via phone or email with the results. Please allow 1-3 days for completion. PLEASE NOTE: you may enter additional property IDs by clicking the "+" button at the end of each row.
If you have any questions, please call Ehlers at 1-800-552-1171 and ask to speak with a member of our Education Team.
There are certain Minnesota Tax Refunds and Deferrals that may affect certain property owners' situations. They include:
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Minnesota Homestead Credit Refund
If your household income is less than approximately $116,180, 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 $116,180
- Refund is on a sliding scale, based on your income and your total property tax burden
- The maximum refund is $2,840
- Also available to renters
- To determine eligibility and refund amounts, complete Minnesota tax form M1PR
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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.
To determine eligibility and refund amounts, complete Minnesota tax form M1PR.
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Senior Citizen Property Tax Deferral
If you are 65 years or older and have a household income of $60,000 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