With sales prices for homes through the proverbial roof, the sticker shock from estimated market value notifications in the mail this month has Northland property owners worried what it might mean for their property-tax bills.
Enbridge settlement could be ‘crippling’ for Carlton County taxpayers
Officials testified at a Minnesota Senate hearing asking the state to step in and pay local entities’ share of the tax refund. Written By: Jamey Malcomb | ×
Enbridge s Line 3 oil pipeline under construction near the intersection of Hohensee and West Moorhead roads in Carlton County in January. (Clint Austin / 2021 file / caustin@duluthnews.com)
With the Minnesota Supreme Court set to rule on the Enbridge tax settlement later in May, Carlton County officials are working to minimize the tax impact the settlement could have on local property owners.
Carlton County Assessor Kyle Holmes told county commissioners during their committee of the whole meeting Tuesday, May 4, he expects a decision setting how much counties will have to repay the energy company in the next few weeks.