Minnesota Senior Citizen Property Tax Deferral
Minnesota Department of Revenue
About This Program
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Allows Minnesota homeowners age 65 or older with household income below $96,000 to defer payment of property taxes. The state pays the taxes and places a lien on the property, repaid when the home is sold.
Full property tax amount deferred and repaid with 3% annual interest
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Key Details
- Defer property taxes for seniors 65+
- Household income below $96,000
- State pays taxes, places lien on property
- Repaid at 3% interest when home sold
- Apply annually by October 15
How to Apply
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Your application paperwork
Form to file: Form CR-SCD (Property Tax Deferral Application for Senior Citizens)
Minnesota lets homeowners 65 and older defer part of their property tax. It is a voluntary loan from the state with a lien placed on the home; you pay back the deferred amount later. You apply once with Form CR-SCD to the Minnesota Department of Revenue and do not reapply each year.
Steps to apply
- Confirm with the administrator that you meet the current rules: 65 or older (if married, one of you 65 and the other at least 62), household income 96,000 dollars or less, and you have owned and homesteaded the home for 5 years.
- Complete Form CR-SCD, Property Tax Deferral Application for Senior Citizens.
- Attach this year's property tax statement and the property report.
- Mail it to the Minnesota Department of Revenue by November 1 to defer the following year's taxes.
Documents you will likely need
- Proof of age and that the home has been your homestead for 5 years.
- Your household income for the year (must be 96,000 dollars or less).
- This year's property tax statement.
- The completed Form CR-SCD and property report.
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Applications due October 15 annually
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Frequently asked questions
What audience tags are recorded for Minnesota Senior Citizen Property Tax Deferral in St. Cloud?
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How do I apply for Minnesota Senior Citizen Property Tax Deferral in St. Cloud, MN?
Confirm the application route directly with Minnesota Department of Revenue; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call (651) 556-6090. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator. Deadline: Applications due October 15 annually.
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