Tax Equalization

Steele County Tax Equalization Director
The responsibility of the Tax Equalization Director also called the Assessment Officer, is to appraise all taxable property at a fair and equitable value. They also conduct educational campaigns to fully acquaint constituents with provisions of the property tax laws and responsibilities. More information can be found in the resources section on the left of this page.

Tax Applications & Information

At the February 2019 meeting, the Steele County Commissioners voted to formally adopt the Steele County Building Permit Ordinance and Regulations. A copy of this document can be found on the link below, with any of the Township Clerks/Treas., or at the Steele County Tax Director’s Office.

Building Permit Ordinance and Regulations

For any information regarding zoning, contact must be made with the Township's or each City directly. Steele County IS NOT involved in any zoning regulations. Thank you!

Building Permit Fee Schedule 2018

Building Permit Application

Classification is Inundated Agricultural Land Application

Exemption Application

Exemption of Solar Wind or Geothermal Devices Application

Mobile Homes for County Registration Application

Property Tax Incentives for New or Expanding Businesses Application

Property Tax Exemption for Improvements to Commercial & Residential Buildings Application

2020 Statement of Farm Gross Income

2019 Statement of Farm Gross Income

Application for Abatement or Refund of Taxes

Farm Residence Exemption Application