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Assessments

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Special assessments are a charge imposed on properties for a particular improvement that benefits the owners of those selected properties. They are a levy the city uses to finance, or partially finance, a particular public improvement. The amount of the charge bears a direct relationship to the value of the benefit the property receives.

The Finance Department administers the collection of special assessments. Questions? Call 952-882-2640.

Assessment FAQs

FAQs

Can I defer the assessment?

City policy allows deferred payment of special assessments for any homestead property owned by a person 65 years of age or older or retired due to a permanent and total disability for which it would be a hardship to make the payments. The policy determines your eligibility based on income and property value limits. A deferment is good for 1 year and must be reapplied for every year by September 1.

A deferment does not reduce or forgive the amount owed, rather it postpones the payment. During the deferment, interest will accrue on the unpaid amount at the annual interest rate. The assessment plus interest will become due when you no longer qualify for the deferral.

If you are interested in learning about the income, property value and other qualifying requirements for a deferral, contact the Finance Director at 952-882-2691. The policy and an application will be sent to you.
How much is my assessment?

The amount of the assessment charged is based on the type of improvement. The City’s fee schedule, which is adopted each year, lists assessed amounts for common improvements such as a mill and overlay as well as full depth mill and overlay.
What is the term of my assessment?

The assessment is payable over a number of years determined by the type of improvement. The interest rate will be the municipal bond rate at the time of the bond sale in the market plus two percent. For a mill and overlay, the assessment is payable over a five (5) year period. For full depth mill and overlay, the assessment is payable over a fifteen (15) year period.
When is the assessment placed on my property?

A pending assessment is placed on your property once the project is ordered by the City Council. Assessments are then adopted by City Council after substantial completion of the project.

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Special Assessment Payment Options

Payment options are outlined below.

Pay the entire assessment interest free within 30 days of the date the assessment roll is adopted.
Pay the entire assessment prior to November 15, with interest accrued from the date the assessment roll is adopted through the date the City receives the payment.
Allow the assessment to be spread with interest in equal installments over the determined amount of years to be collected with your property taxes starting next year. If you choose this option, you don’t need to take any action. You may choose to pay off the remaining principal balance to the City of Savage anytime during the designated term with no penalty.

A partial payment is allowed that shall be the larger of 20 percent of the original amount assessed or $200. The partial payment will reduce the amount of annual installment but not the amount of time the assessment will be paid off.

You may pay your assessment by cash, check or money order. If you wish to pay in person, come to City Hall Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Payment can also be mailed to the City of Savage, 6000 McColl Drive, Savage, MN 55378.

Contact Information

Assessment and Payment Questions

Finance
952-882-2681

Construction Questions

Engineering Department
952-882-2671

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