Updated November 2026. Homestead, exclusion and appeal rules checked with the Minnesota Department of Revenue this month.
Your Minnesota property ID number, also called the parcel ID or PID, is printed on your property tax statement and your valuation notice. You can also find it by searching your address on your county’s property search site. As of November 2026, Hennepin County uses a 13-digit PID. Each of Minnesota’s 87 counties sets its own format, so copy it exactly as shown.
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Key takeaways
- Your parcel ID is on your tax statement, your valuation notice, your deed and your county’s online property search.
- Apply for homestead with your county assessor by December 31 to get it for taxes payable the next year.
- The homestead market value exclusion takes 40% off a home worth $95,000 or less (up to $38,000), and phases out at $517,200.
- Local Boards of Appeal meet between April 1 and May 31. Tax Court appeals are due by April 30 of the following year.
How do I find my property ID number in Minnesota?
Pick whichever of these you have handy. They all show the same number.
- Your property tax statement. The parcel ID sits near the top, next to your name and address.
- Your valuation notice. It’s the notice that shows your estimated market value and classification.
- Your county’s property search. Search by address or owner name, then open the record.
- Your deed or closing papers. The deed, title commitment and settlement statement all list it.
The quickest route is your county’s own site. Here’s where to start in the five biggest metro counties (links checked November 1, 2026).
| County | Main city | Where to search |
|---|---|---|
| Hennepin | Minneapolis | Property information search |
| Ramsey | St. Paul | Property and home |
| Dakota | Eagan, Burnsville | Home and property |
| Anoka | Blaine, Coon Rapids | Anoka County site (property records) |
| Washington | Woodbury, Stillwater | Washington County site (property search) |
In Hennepin County, use the Hennepin County property information search. You can search by address, PID, addition name or an interactive map. In Dakota County, start at Dakota County property taxes. For other counties, the Minnesota Official Website links to every county’s site.
Is a property ID the same as a tax ID number?
For a home, yes. Parcel ID, PID, property ID and property tax ID all mean the same thing on a county record. Don’t mix it up with a Minnesota business tax ID, which the state issues to businesses for sales and payroll taxes. That’s a different number for a different purpose.
What is a property ID number?
A property ID number is the unique code your county gives one parcel of land, so it can tax it, value it and record who owns it. Property ID, parcel ID, PID and parcel number are all names for the same thing. It belongs to the land, not to you, so a buyer keeps the same number.
What does a Minnesota parcel ID look like?
It’s a long string of digits, sometimes broken up with periods or dashes. In Hennepin County, the 13-digit PID is usually shown in five groups, with this shape: 00-000-00-00-0000. Other counties use their own layout, and the groups often stand for the section, township, range and parcel on the county’s map system.
You don’t need to decode it. Just enter it exactly as your county shows it. If a search fails, try it with and without the dashes. Hennepin’s PID is 13 digits, and the county asks for it for things like splits and combinations.
Why does the parcel ID matter?
Street addresses change and can repeat. Parcel IDs don’t. Counties use them to bill taxes, track homestead status and record value changes. Title companies and lenders use them to make sure they’re working on the right lot. When you sell, it goes on the listing, the purchase agreement and the deed.
How does homestead lower your Minnesota property taxes?
Homestead is a classification for the home you own and live in. Getting it also qualifies you for the market value exclusion, which lowers the value your taxes are based on.
Who qualifies and how to apply
- You must own the home, live in it as your main residence and be a Minnesota resident.
- Apply to your county assessor by December 31 to qualify for taxes payable the next year.
- You’ll need the Social Security or ITIN number of each owner who lives there, and of each owner’s spouse.
- Once granted, you don’t reapply, but the assessor may ask you to confirm you still qualify.
How big is the market value exclusion?
For a homestead worth $95,000 or less, the exclusion is 40% of the value, up to $38,000. Above $95,000, it shrinks as the value goes up. It phases out completely at $517,200. A partial homestead, such as when only one of two owners lives there, gets a smaller exclusion.
Here’s a quick sense of the math using the state’s rule. A $280,000 homestead is $185,000 over $95,000. Nine percent of that is $16,650. Subtract it from $38,000, and the exclusion is $21,350. Taxes are then figured on $258,650 instead of $280,000.
Many homeowners can also get a Property Tax Refund from the state, based on income and taxes paid. The Department of Revenue says a law change raised the 2025 homeowner refund by nearly 15%.
How do you appeal your Minnesota property value?
Your valuation notice shows the value and class used for next year’s taxes. If you think it’s wrong, call the assessor first. Many errors get fixed with one phone call. If not, you have two paths.
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Buy a home →| Where to appeal | When | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Local Board of Appeal and Equalization | Meets between April 1 and May 31 | Date is on your valuation notice. Usually your city council or town board. |
| County Board of Appeal and Equalization | After the local board | You must go to the local board first. |
| Minnesota Tax Court | By April 30 of the following year | You can go here directly, or after the county board. |
You can appear in person, send a letter or have someone go for you. Bring photos and recent sales of similar homes. Our guide on what to do when your assessment is too high lists the evidence boards look for.
Selling? You’ll need your property ID number
Yes, you need your property ID to sell: it goes on the listing, the purchase agreement, the title search and the deed. Pull your parcel record before you list. Check the square footage, bedrooms and homestead status. Buyers will compare your taxes with homes nearby, and a wrong record raises questions.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I find my property ID number in Minnesota?
Look at your property tax statement or valuation notice, or search your address on your county’s property search site. Your deed lists it too.
How do I find out my property ID number?
Read it off your property tax statement or valuation notice, or search your address on your county’s property search. If you’re stuck, call the county assessor’s office.
What is a parcel ID?
A unique number the county gives each piece of land. It’s used to bill taxes, track value and record ownership.
How many digits is a Minnesota property ID?
It depends on the county. Hennepin County uses a 13-digit PID. Other counties use their own formats with periods or dashes.
Is my property tax ID the same as my parcel number?
Yes, for real estate. Both names point to the same county record. A business tax ID is a different number.
When do I apply for homestead in Minnesota?
Apply with your county assessor by December 31 to qualify for taxes payable the next year. You don’t need to reapply each year.
What is the deadline to appeal to Minnesota Tax Court?
April 30 of the year after the assessment, whether you go there directly or after the county board.
Do I need my property ID number to sell my house?
Yes. The listing, the purchase agreement, the title search and the deed all use it, so have it ready before you list.
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Homestead, exclusion and appeal rules are from the Minnesota Department of Revenue, read on October 21, 2026. The exclusion example follows the department’s published method; your county applies the exact figures.
Beycome prices are as of November 2026. County links checked November 1, 2026. “$0 at closing” means no Beycome fee at closing. Other closing costs, taxes, title fees and any buyer’s agent pay you agree to still apply.
This is general information, not legal or tax advice. Check details with your county assessor.
Sources
- Minnesota Department of Revenue, homestead market value exclusion.
- Minnesota Department of Revenue, homestead classification.
- Minnesota Department of Revenue, appealing property value and classification.
- Minnesota Department of Revenue, property tax refund.
- Hennepin County, property information search.
- Beycome, listing package features, October 2026.
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