Otter Tail County, MN

Otter Tail 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 Otter Tail County, Minnesota. Search an address or APN, then jump to official county sources or property tax and value data.

Official sources

Otter Tail 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.

Otter Tail County official assessor, tax, deed, GIS, permit, and land-use sources
Record typeOfficial sourceNotes
Assessed valuesOtter Tail County Property Searchpropertysearch.ottertailcounty.gov
  • Provides assessment data and property details.
  • Requires asterisk (*) for owner name searches.
Deeds and recorded documentsOtter Tail County Recorderottertailcounty.gov/department/recorder/
  • Provides access to real estate records via Laredo (subscription) or Tapestry (pay-as-you-go).
Property taxesOtter Tail County Property Tax Paymentottertailcounty.gov/pay-for/taxes
  • Official portal for property tax payment information and tax statements.
GIS and parcel mapsOtter Tail County GIS Mapsotcgis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html
  • Interactive map for parcel location and property information.
Permits and building recordsOtter Tail County Land & Resource Management Permitsottertailcounty.gov/apply/lr-permits/
  • Permit applications for land use, septic, and shoreland development.
Zoning and land useOtter Tail County Ordinances & Zoningottertailcounty.gov/department/land-and-resource-management/
  • Provides access to county land use and zoning ordinances.
County data

Otter Tail 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$343,975

Median estimated market value for properties in this county.

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Median assessed value$324,000

Median assessed value from county assessment records when available.

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Median annual property tax$2,228

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

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Median effective property tax rate0.64%

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.

Otter Tail County city-level property value and tax-rate rollups
CityMedian estimated valueMedian assessed valueMedian effective property tax rateMedian tax amount
Fergus Falls$272,279$223,2000.79%$2,019
Pelican Rapids$421,260$403,1500.60%$2,578
Perham$358,372$347,2500.69%$2,578
Battle Lake$444,309$451,6000.63%$2,798
Ottertail$379,984$360,2500.57%$2,274
Dent$402,202$388,2000.59%$2,261
New York Mills$282,881$269,4000.67%$1,908
Underwood$347,169$338,2500.62%$2,078
Henning$292,158$273,1500.66%$1,828
Vergas$464,365$420,5500.55%$2,508
FAQ

Otter Tail County property records FAQ

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

Where can I verify assessed value in Otter Tail County?

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

Where can I look up Otter Tail County property tax bills or payments?

Use the official Otter Tail County Property Tax Payment for property tax bills, payment history, due dates, or tax collector records.

Where can I find deeds or recorded documents in Otter Tail County?

Use the official Otter Tail County Recorder 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 Otter Tail County?

Use the official Otter Tail County GIS Maps 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 Otter Tail County property owners?

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

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