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Minnesota Wetland Tax Exemption Program

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources


Exempts qualifying wetlands on private land from property taxes as long as they stay in their natural state. Owners check eligibility with their county assessor.


Eligibility

  • Wetlands inventoried as Public Waters Wetlands (M.S. 103G); lands mostly under water that produce little if any income and have no use except for wildlife or water conservation; land in a wetland preservation area

  • Who May Apply: Private landowners


Details

Financial Instrument

Discount


Terms

Exemption remains in effect as long as the wetland meets the statutory requirements.

Published amounts: Qualifying areas are exempt from property taxes.


Application Instructions

Contact your county assessor's office to determine whether or not your land qualifies.

Deadline text on the page: No deadline published.



Updated October 15, 2026

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