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Describes legal aspects of debt and borrowing such as laws governing bonds, debt service funds, and the impact of federal…
Learn about the city’s authority to tax and the property tax process including assessment, valuation and classification of property.
An overview of the homestead market value exclusion program.
Provides an overview of the different property tax relief mechanisms available to Minnesota homeowners.
Describes the basic mechanics of the property tax base sharing fiscal disparities program.
Describes the basic mechanics of Minnesota's property tax system, including a glossary of terms.
Data to help set the preliminary budget levy for metro or Iron Range cities participating in the fiscal disparities program.
Describes how the Local Government Aid (LGA) program works.
Offers a timeline of events in the local government aid (LGA) system.
Get tips to avoid Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) fraud, and access a model policy on Safe Electronic Transfers and Payments…
[FREE COURSE] Explore the foundations of property tax calculation and its significance in promoting the economic stability and growth in Minnesota cities.
[FREE COURSE] This course designed specifically for small cities provides an overview of the budgeting process.
This program gives newer city clerks the foundational skills and knowledge needed to run and govern a city.