Hennepin County Operation Reconnect
On March 17, 2026, the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution authorizing abatement of 2026 property tax late-payment penalties for eligible taxpayers experiencing hardship due to Operation Metro Surge. Pursuant to state law, property taxes are due on May 15 and October 15. Under this action, penalty abatement applications and full payment of past-due taxes are due by:
• June 30, 2026 (first half), and
• November 30, 2026 (second half).
This effectively provides property owner an additional six weeks of time to pay without penalty. Property owners can submit applications in person at the Hennepin County Government Center or using the form on the Hennepin County website at the following link: Property Tax Penalty Abatement.
It is important to note, the Board’s March 17, 2026, action creates a special abatement that is separate from Hennepin County’s existing process and does not affect a property owner’s ability to request penalty abatement for any reason once every ten years.
For the recently published 2026 Hennepin County Assessment Report, please click on the link below:
2026 Hennepin County Assessment Report