Reminder: Second half 2026 property tax payments due October 15
Olmsted County reminds property owners that the second half of real and personal property tax payments for 2026 are due October 15, 2026.
Convenient ways to pay
To make the payment process as easy as possible, we offer several secure and convenient options:
- Online payment: Visit the Olmsted County paying property taxes webpage to pay securely online.
- Automatic bill pay: Set up automatic payments through your financial institution.
- Auto withdraw (ACH): Enroll with Olmsted County to participate in bi-annual automatic withdrawals from your bank account.
- Mail payment: Send your payment by mail to P.O. Box 6681, Rochester, MN, 55903.
- Phone payment: Call Official Payments Corp.’s automated hotline at 800-272-9829.
- In-person: Visit us at the Olmsted County Government Center at 151 – 4th Street SE, Rochester, MN.
- Drop box: Drop off your payment at the Government Center drop box.
Important payment information
Under Minnesota Statute § 279.01, the total levy is legally due and payable as shown on the tax statement you received.
To avoid late fees and penalties, payment must be made in full by the statutory deadlines.
Important mailing reminder
Recent updates from the United State Postal Service (USPS) may impact how mailed payments are processed and dated
Effective December 24, 2025, a USPS postmark reflects the date a payment is processed at the USPS facility -- not the date it is placed in a mailbox. This means mail dropped off on or near the due date may receive a postmark after the deadline, which can result in late penalties.
To avoid delays and penalties:
- Mail your payment several days before the due date.
- Do not rely on the postmark as proof of timely mailing.
- Consider requesting a USPS receipt if mailing close to the deadline.
If you prefer to submit your payment on the due date, we recommend using one of these options:
- Pay online or by phone.
- Bring your payment to the Property Records front counter.
- Use the Government Center drop box.
Ensure payments are submitted on time to avoid penalties. For more information and detailed instructions, visit the Olmsted County paying property taxes webpage or contact our Property Records and Licensing department at 507-328-7636.
2026 tax levy error
As a reminder, Olmsted County is preparing to address a 2026 tax levy error that resulted in approximately $1.5 million in property taxes being mistakenly added to taxpayers' 2026 tax statements. For most property taxpayers, this resulted in an overpayment of approximately $10 to $30.
To minimize additional taxpayer expense and reduce confusion, the Olmsted County Board of Commissioners approved applying the excess funds to the 2027 tax levy. The county is holding the funds in an interest-bearing account and will use the funds, including interest, to reduce the amount billed in 2027.
In March 2027, county tax statements will include an insert showing how much of the 2026 tax overpayment, plus interest, was applied to Olmsted County taxes for each taxpayer's property.