Assessor

Assessor

Understanding Your Property Assessment

In Minnesota, the property tax system is one of the most confusing systems, as there are many different reasons your property taxes are what they are, such as: the valuation of your property, classification of your property, special programs you may qualify for, budget/levies of the local taxing authorities, and general property tax laws.  The Assessor's office sets the values, classification, and works with the special programs which are established by the legislature. It is the responsibility of the Assessor's office to provide an accurate, equalized assessment and classification of all properties (approximately 32,000) within Pine County and is overseen by the Minnesota Department of Revenue.  The following fact sheets are designed to help understand some of this complex system:

How Market Values Are Determined

Understanding Property Tax

How to appeal your valuation or classification

 

Have more questions?

The Assessor's Office is here to help you with any property valuation or classification issues, concerns or questions you may have. Our office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.  The main office telephone number is 320-591-1632.  Below are names and contact information for office staff and appraisers should you wish to contact them directly:

 
Staff Name Responsibilities Direct Telephone Email
Lorri Houtsma
County Assessor

Department oversight, sales studies, valuation, classification, and special program determinations.

(320) 591-1634 Lorri.Houtsma@co.pine.mn.us
Troy Stewart
Deputy Assessor
Appraises properties in: 

Commercial, industrial, and apartment properties 
(320) 591-1636 Troy.Stewart@co.pine.mn.us
Zac Homan
Appraiser
Appraises properties in:


Townships of Birch Creek, Danforth, Fleming, Munch, New Dosey, Partridge, and Pine Lake.
Cities of Henriette and Hinckley. 

(320) 591-1663 Zachary.Homan@co.pine.mn.us

Karen Stumne
Appraiser

Appraises properties in:

Townships of Arna, Bremen, Brook Park, Bruno, Crosby, Kerrick, Park, Royalton, Sturgeon Lake and Wilma.

(320) 591-1639  Karen.Stumne@co.pine.mn.us
Kim Kylander
Appraiser
Appraises properties in:

Township of Sandstone.
Cities of Finlayson, Pine City, Rock Creek, Sandstone, and Sturgeon Lake.

(320) 591-1637  Kim.Kylander@co.pine.mn.us
Molly Benoit
Senior Appraiser
Appraises properties in:

Townships of Chengwatana, Hinckley, Kettle River and Pokegama.


(320) 591-1638 Molly.Benoit@co.pine.mn.us 
Jolene Sievert
Appraiser
Appraises properties in:

Townships of Barry, Clover,  Finlayson and Norman.
Cities of Askov, Brook Park, Bruno, Denham, Kerrick, Rutledge and Willow River.

(320) 591-1631  Jolene.Sievert@co.pine.mn.us
Jason Knutson
Appraiser
Appraises properties in:

Townships of Arlone, Dell Grove, Nickerson, Ogema and Windemere.

(320) 591-1633  Jason.Knutson@co.pine.mn.us
Dianne Johnson
Office Support

Specializes in ECRV and Sales processing, Homesteads, Property Classification, Special Property Tax Programs, Tax Calculations and General Administrative Duties.

(320) 591-1635  Dianne.Johnson@co.pine.mn.us
Brenda B.
Office Support

Specializes in Homesteads, Property Classification, Special Property Tax Programs, Tax Calculations and General Administrative  Duties. 

(320) 591-1632       Assessors@co.pine.mn.us
 

 

   
Local
Assessors   

Properties located in the following townships are appraised by private individuals.  These individuals contract directly with the following Townships:   
 
                      Mission Creek and Pine City         

Call our general office line at (320) 591-1632 and we will direct you accordingly.                      

County Assessor

Lorri L. Houtsma
Pine County Assessor
635 Northridge Drive NW
Suite 260 
Pine City, MN 55063 


1 (800) 450-7463 ext. 1632 

8:00am- 4:30pm Monday thru Friday

P: 320-591-1632
F: 320-591-1640
E: General Office Email:  Assessors@co.pine.mn.us