New Brighton property tax: where it goes
A New Brighton house pays 1.765% of its taxable value in property tax. For a house at $388,050 of value before exemptions with the homestead exemption, that's about $5,508 a year.
Tax is levied on estimated market value, less the homestead market value exclusion, times the class rate (1.00% on the first $500,000, 1.25% above) gives tax capacity, which is taxed at the local tax capacity rates; the market value rate (ISD 621) applies to referendum market value.
Who taxes this house
| Taxing agency | Rate | On $388,050 |
|---|---|---|
| Ramsey County | 0.5012% | $1,887 |
| City of New Brighton | 0.4157% | $1,565 |
| School district ISD 621, on tax capacity (schools) | 0.2268% | $854 |
| Other districts (regional rail, housing authority, Metropolitan Council, mosquito control, watershed) | 0.0908% | $342 |
| School district ISD 621, voter-approved levies on market value (schools) | 0.222% | $861 |
| All tax-capacity levies above, on value over $500,000 (1.25% class rate instead of 1.00%) | 0.3086% | $0 |
| Total | 1.765% | $5,508 |
2026 taxes payable, Ramsey County (New Brighton tax district 6317: school district ISD 621). Exemptions applied: Homestead market value exclusion ($11,626); 1.00% class rate on the first $500,000 (1.25% only above) ($500,000).
Ways to pay less
- File for homestead. Homestead can reduce the taxable market value of houses valued under $517,200, which may lower taxes, and it is one of the qualifying factors for the State of Minnesota Property Tax Refund. How: Apply online with Ramsey County; the last day to apply is Dec. 31.
- Claim the Minnesota property tax refund. The regular refund is based on household income and the property tax on your home; a special refund applies when your net property tax rose at least 12% and $100. How: File with the Minnesota Department of Revenue by August 15; you may file up to one year late.
- Seniors 65+: defer part of your property tax. With the Senior Citizens Property Tax Deferral, the tax you pay is 3% of household income and the state pays the rest as a loan, repaid with interest when you sell or cancel. How: You must be 65 or older (if married, the other spouse at least 62) with household income of $96,000 or less; apply by November 1.
- Veterans with a 70%+ disability rating: homestead exclusion. Ramsey County offers a property tax exclusion for the homestead of an honorably discharged veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 70% or higher; the amount depends on the disability percentage. How: Apply with Ramsey County by Dec. 31.
- Pay property tax by e-check, not card. Ramsey County's online payment service charges $1 per e-check but 2.49% per credit or debit card payment. How: Choose e-check when you pay online.
Dates
| When | What |
|---|---|
| Nov 1 (in 9 days) | Apply for the Senior Citizens Property Tax Deferral to defer next year's taxes |
| Dec 31 | Last day to apply for homestead and for the homestead exclusion for veterans with a disability |
| Jan 1 | Unpaid property taxes become delinquent and interest is charged (currently 10% a year) |
| May 15 | First half of Ramsey County property tax due; penalties start the day after |
| Aug 15 | Minnesota property tax refund due; you may still file up to one year late |
| Oct 15 | Second half of Ramsey County property tax due; penalties start the day after |
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Sources
Checked October 22, 2026. Every number here comes from the public sources listed, matched by our checker.
Rates change every year; this page shows when it was last checked. Nothing here is legal, tax or insurance advice.