Houston County, MN

Houston County, MN assessor property search and records

Use this county guide to find official assessor property search resources, recorder and deed links, tax records, GIS parcel maps, permits, and property data insights for Houston County, Minnesota. Search an address or APN, then jump to official county sources or property tax and value data.

Official sources

Houston County assessor, recorder, tax, and parcel map sources

Use this table to find the official county source for assessor property search, recorded documents, property tax, GIS parcel maps, permits, and zoning records.

Houston County official assessor, tax, deed, GIS, permit, and land-use sources
Record typeOfficial sourceNotes
Assessed valuesHouston County Assessor Property Searchbeacon.schneidercorp.com/Application.aspx
  • Primary portal for property valuation, assessment data, and parcel information.
  • Provided via Schneider Beacon.
Deeds and recorded documentsHouston County Recorder Land Recordswww.co.houston.mn.us/departments/recorder/
  • Provides information on land title records and abstracting services.
  • Land records date back to 1855.
Property taxesHouston County Auditor-Treasurer Property Tax Paymentclient.pointandpay.net/web/HoustonCountyTreasurerMN
  • Official portal for online property tax payments.
  • Convenience fees apply for credit/debit and eCheck payments.
GIS and parcel mapsHouston County GIS Parcel Mapbeacon.schneidercorp.com/Application.aspx
  • Interactive GIS map for parcel boundaries and zoning layers.
  • Maps are for informational purposes and not legal surveys.
Permits and building recordsHouston County Online Zoning and Building Permitspermitting.schneidergis.com/jurisdiction/f833edaf-629d-4224-8c40-94845666c371
  • Online portal for zoning permits, conditional use permits, and variances.
Zoning and land useHouston County Zoning and Planningwww.co.houston.mn.us/departments/zoning-planning/
  • Provides access to zoning ordinances, land use plans, and permit application forms.
County data

Houston County tax rates and property values

County and city-level rollups from AssessorSearch indexed property data. Use these values as directional context, then verify parcel-specific details with the official county sources above.

Median estimated value$288,133

Median estimated market value for properties in this county.

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Median assessed value$249,300

Median assessed value from county assessment records when available.

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Median annual property tax$2,878

Median annual property tax amount from indexed tax records when available.

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Median effective property tax rate1.04%

Median effective property tax rate calculated from annual tax and value fields.

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City property data

Top city rollups for estimated value, assessed value, property tax rate, and tax amount.

Houston County city-level property value and tax-rate rollups
CityMedian estimated valueMedian assessed valueMedian effective property tax rateMedian tax amount
La Crescent$347,316$319,9001.13%$3,783
Caledonia$242,393$201,4500.90%$2,126
Houston$244,764$195,3501.09%$2,666
Spring Grove$211,258$173,9001.08%$2,272
Brownsville$335,552$268,7000.72%$2,342
Hokah$274,288$219,6001.17%$2,896
Eitzen$216,002$160,6000.72%$1,482
Rushford$311,945$283,8000.70%$2,118
Mabel$139,583$106,6500.85%$1,077
FAQ

Houston County property records FAQ

Common questions about assessor, deed, tax, GIS, and permit records.

Where can I verify assessed value in Houston County?

Use the official Houston County Assessor Property Search for assessed values, parcel details, exemptions, and property characteristics when those records are available online.

Where can I find deeds or recorded documents in Houston County?

Use the official Houston County Recorder Land Records for deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and other recorded documents. These records are usually separate from assessor property-value records.

Where can I view parcel maps or GIS data in Houston County?

Use the official Houston County GIS Parcel Map for parcel maps, map layers, boundaries, and GIS context. GIS maps should be treated as reference tools, not legal surveys.

Can I build a list of Houston County property owners?

Use Affix by AssessorSearch for county property owner lists, filters, exports, skip tracing, and outreach workflows.

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