Penalty for Late Payment of Property Tax
Stearns County Auditor/Treasurer
Randy R. Schreifels
A penalty will be added to your tax if your first and second half property tax payments are late. The later you pay the more the penalty you must pay. Beginning January 2, 2012 interest and administrative fees apply. If questions regarding the amount owed after January 2, 2012 contact the Auditor/Treasurer at (320) 656-3870.
| Property Type | 2012 | | | | | | | | | | 2013 |
| May 16 | June 1 | July 1 | Aug 1 | Sep 1 | Oct 1 | Oct 16 | Nov 1 | Nov 16 | Dec 1 | Jan 2 |
Homestead and Cabins | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 1st Half | 2% | 4% | 5% | 6% | 7% | 8% | 8% | 8% | 8% | 8% | 10% |
| 2nd Half | | | | | | | 2% | 6% | 6% | 8% | 10% |
| Both Unpaid | | | | | | | 5% | 7% | 7% | 8% | 10% |
| Non-Homestead | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 1st Half | 4% | 8% | 9% | 10% | 11% | 12% | 12% | 12% | 12% | 12% | 14% |
| 2nd Half | | | | | | | 4% | 8% | 8% | 12% | 14% |
| Both Unpaid | | | | | | | 8% | 10% | 10% | 12% | 14% |
| Personal Property | 8% | 8% | 8% | 8% | 8% | 8% | 8% | 8% | 8% | 8% | 8% |
| Manufactured Homes | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 1st Half | | | | | 8% | 8% | 8% | 8% | 8% | 8% | 8% |
| 2nd Half | | | | | | | | | 8% | 8% | 8% |