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
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 | |
| 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 |
Appraise properties in: Commercial, industrial, and apartment properties |
(320) 591-1636 | Troy.Stewart@co.pine.mn.us |
| Zac Homan Appraiser |
Appraise properties in: Townships of Birch Creek, Danforth, Fleming, Mission Creek, Munch, New Dosey, Partridge, and Pine Lake. City of Hinckley. |
(320) 591-1663 | Zachary.Homan@co.pine.mn.us |
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Karen Stumne |
Appraise properties in: |
(320) 591-1639 | Karen.Stumne@co.pine.mn.us |
| Kim Kylander Appraiser |
Appraise properties in: Township of Sandstone. |
(320) 591-1637 | Kim.Kylander@co.pine.mn.us |
| Molly Benoit Senior Appraiser |
Appraise properties in: Townships of Chengwatana, Hinckley, Kettle River and Pokegama. |
(320) 591-1638 | Molly.Benoit@co.pine.mn.us |
| Jolene Sievert Appraiser |
Appraise properties in: Townships of Barry, Clover, Finlayson and Norman. |
(320) 591-1631 | Jolene.Sievert@co.pine.mn.us |
| Jason Knutson Appraiser |
Appraise properties in: Townships of Arlone, Dell Grove, Nickerson, Ogema and Windemere. |
(320) 591-1633 | Jason.Knutson@co.pine.mn.us |
| Dianne Johnson Assessment Technician |
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. Assessment Technician |
Specializes in Homesteads, Property Classification, Special Property Tax Programs, Tax Calculations and General Administrative Duties. |
(320) 591-1632 | Assessors@co.pine.mn.us |
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| Local Assessor |
Properties located in the following township are appraised by a private local assessor who contracts directly with the following Township: |
Call our general office line at (320) 591-1632 and we will direct you accordingly. |