The second half of 2024 residential property taxes are due Tuesday, October 15, 2024.  Second half of 2024 Agriculture property taxes are due by Friday, November 15, 2024.

Residents have several options for paying their property taxes:

• Pay online with e-Check (free) or by credit card, with a 2.5% service fee, at the Stearns County website:  stearnscountymn.gov/670. There are options to “pay now” or set up a scheduled payment. 

• Make payments by mail. Payments must be postmarked by the Post Office on or before the due date to avoid penalties. Return the stub portion of the tax statement along with the payment. Make the check payable to Stearns County Auditor – Treasurer and mail to:

Randy R. Schreifels

Stearns County 

Auditor - Treasurer

P.O. Box 728

St. Cloud, MN 

56302-0728

• Pay in person at either of the Stearns County Treasurer’s Office locations, at the Waite Park Service Center or downtown St. Cloud Administration Center. Both locations accept in-person payments Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Payments can also be made at the License Center drive-thru at the Waite Park Service Center. Please bring your payment stub.

Individuals who need assistance paying their property taxes can contact Tri-CAP. Tri-CAP has funds available on a first come, first serve basis to assist Stearns County residents with current property taxes. Clients will be responsible for paying a minimum of 10% and Tri-CAP will limit their contributions to a maximum of $1,000. To inquire about this opportunity or to determine eligibility, call 320-251-1612, option #5.