PROPERTY TAXES DUE MAY 15TH

First half 2020 property taxes are due on Friday, May 15th. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Lyon County offices remain closed to the public. The Auditor/Treasurer’s office will not be accepting in-person property tax payments. Property tax payments can be made by mail, online, or by using the drop box installed near the parking lot behind the Government Center off South 7th Street.

To make a payment online: Visit the Lyon County website at www.lyonco.org/taxstmt. Payments are accepted via credit or debit card. You will need your 9-digit parcel identification number for each parcel paid. Credit and debit card payments are also available by calling the Auditor/Treasurer’s office at (507) 537-6724, option 1. *There is a 2.49% fee charged by the payment processor for all card payments.

Paying by mail: Check or money order payments are accepted by mail. They can be sent to Lyon County Auditor/Treasurer, 607 West Main Street, Marshall, MN 56258. Tax payments sent by mail must be postmarked no later than Friday, May 15 to avoid late penalties. It is important for taxpayers to know that mail often is processed at a location some distance from where it is mailed, and postmarked at least one day later, unless it is hand stamped at a Post Office before mailing. Taxpayers are advised to drop their payment in the mail at least three days prior to the May 15 deadline. *Please note on your payment if you would like a receipt mailed to you and include your email address if you want your receipt emailed to you.

Drop box: Payments may be dropped in the locked drop box located near the parking lot behind the Government Center off South 7th Street. *Please note on your payment if you would like a receipt mailed to you and include your email address if you want your receipt emailed to you.

Paying Delinquent Taxes: Please contact my office at (507) 537-6724, option 1, or propertytax@co.lyon.mn.us before making any delinquent tax payments to ensure that you are paying the right amount and don’t incur further penalties and interest.

Direct Payment Plan: Lyon County also offers a direct payment plan for property taxes where the amount due would be deducted from your bank account on the applicable due date. Sign up now for use of the plan for the second half of 2020 and beyond. You may enroll at any time, but signup must be completed by April 1st for first half and September 1st for second half to allow time for bank account verification. The program continues until you notify us to cancel. Remember to contact the Auditor/Treasurer’s office as you buy or sell property to enroll or remove the parcels from the program. Additional information and a signup form are online at www.lyonco.org/tax-information.