Steele County Local Option Disaster Abatement and Credit

How it works

Steele County’s Local Option Disaster Abatement and Credit policy lets a property owner seek a property tax refund/credit when a disaster leaves the property uninhabitable or unusable. The county says the abatement and credit can be approved or denied independently.

What it covers

The policy is about the tax consequences of disaster damage rather than a construction grant. It can help offset property taxes for a period when the property could not be lived in or used.

Amounts and matching

• The refund/credit must be at least $50.
• No matching requirement is stated.

How to apply

The application must be submitted to the County Assessor.

Timing and deadlines

• The application must be submitted before December 31 of the year the tax is payable and the disaster occurred.
• The policy states the application is not considered submitted until the property is habitable/usable.

Notes

The county warns that the refund may affect a taxpayer’s income tax return or property tax refund, and it is the applicant’s responsibility to file amended returns if needed.