Assessor

Steele County Assessor’s Quintile Reassessment

Minnesota Statutes require the assessor to physically inspect properties at least once every five years. This is called the “quintile” reassessment. You will start seeing Steele County appraisers in these areas taking photos and updating property characteristics to improve our records in preparation for compiling the 2022 assessment. The 2022 assessment will be used to determine your 2023 property taxes.

All appraisers are required to wear a fluorescent vest with Steele County printed on the back of the vests.  Each appraiser will have identification badges prominently displayed and be driving Steele County vehicles. We will inform city administration and law enforcement of the areas they’ll be working in. At this point, we will only be viewing properties from the exterior. If an interior inspection is required, we will contact the property owner to schedule an appointment.  

For a map of the "quintile" area click on the maps of the City of Owatonna and the Township Quintile areas.

Property Owners can contact the Steele County Assessor at (507) 444-7435 to verify the validity of the appraiser or with any questions or concerns.

William Effertz
Steele County Assessor
Senior Accredited Minnesota Assessor, SAMA
License #1201
(507) 444-7445

Phone:  507-444-7435
Fax:   507-444-7419
Email:  assessor@co.steele.mn.us