Dodge County property tax
Homeowners in Dodge County, Minnesota typically pay about 1.11% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $3,191 on a median home value of $287,700.
Typical effective rate
1.11%
higher than 28% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$3,191
per year
Median home value
$287,700
In MN
#13
of 87 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 1.11% — 18% higher than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 9% higher than the Minnesota median of 1.02%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $3,310 for mortgaged homes, $2,970 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 13th highest effective rate of 87 ranked Minnesota counties; nationally it sits around the 72th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Dodge County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (1.11%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Dodge County, MN?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Dodge County is 1.11% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($3,191) divided by the median home value ($287,700) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Dodge County?
The median owner-occupied home in Dodge County is valued at $287,700, and the median real estate tax paid is $3,191 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $3,310, versus $2,970 for homes without one.
How does Dodge County compare to the rest of Minnesota?
Dodge County's effective rate is 9% higher than the Minnesota median, ranking 13th of 87 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Minnesota counties
Counties ranked closest to Dodge County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Minnesota counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Kanabec County | 1.13% | $2,582 |
| 11 | Nicollet County | 1.13% | $3,046 |
| 12 | Freeborn County | 1.11% | $1,907 |
| 14 | Sibley County | 1.10% | $2,544 |
| 15 | Chippewa County | 1.10% | $1,711 |
| 16 | Chisago County | 1.07% | $3,780 |
Official data & resources for Dodge County
- Dodge County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Dodge County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Dodge County — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.