Homestead Classifications
QUALIFICATIONS
To qualify for the homestead classification you must
- Be a Minnesota resident
- Be one of the owners of the property or a relative
- Occupy the property as your primary residence
An owner may not have the benefits of the homestead classification in more than one place. A person may have only one homestead and that must be their place of residence on January 2.
APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply for the homestead classification, you must fill out an application by calling the Assessor's Office at (507) 526-6201.
You may also stop by the Assessor's Office in Faribault County Courthouse at:
415 North Main Street
Blue Earth, MN 56013
All homestead applications must be returned to the Assessor's Office by December 31.
Types of Homestead Classifications:
| Attachment | Size |
|---|---|
 Owner Occupied Homestead Classification | 72.76 KB |
| Relative Homestead Classification | 101.63 KB |
| Agricultural Homestead Classification | 70.46 KB |
| Special Agricultural Homestead Classification | 66.34 KB |
| Homestead for Properties Held Under a Trust Classification | 60.47 KB |
| Social Security Numbers & Homesteads | 29.67 KB |
| Penalty for False Homestead Application | 37.2 KB |