Find Property Records in Bloomington

Bloomington property records are split between the City Assessor's Office, which values approximately 32,000 parcels within city limits, and the Hennepin County Recorder, which handles all recorded real estate documents. Whether you are looking up a deed, checking your current market value, or researching a special assessment on a property, this page explains where to go and how to find what you need.

Hennepin County Handles Recorded Documents

All real estate documents for Bloomington are filed at the Hennepin County Recorder and Registrar of Titles at 300 South 6th Street in Minneapolis. The Recorder processes deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and satisfactions of mortgage for the entire county. E-Recording is available for title companies and attorneys. Walk-in documents are accepted Monday through Friday until 4:15 PM. The recording fee is $46 for the first page and $4 for each additional page.

Deed tax under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 287 applies to most ownership transfers at 0.33% of the net consideration. The mortgage registry tax is 0.23% of the principal amount. Both are collected at recording. For full county-level details on recording services and fees, see the Hennepin County property records page. The Hennepin County Recorder can be reached at 612-348-3567 or at hennepin.us/residents/property/recordings.

The statewide PRISM system connects to Hennepin County data, providing another way to look up Bloomington parcel records and ownership information online.

The Minnesota Department of Revenue portal covers state property tax standards, refund programs, and assessment rules that apply to all Bloomington property owners.

Bloomington City Assessor's Office

Bloomington runs its own City Assessor's Office, which determines the value of approximately 32,000 parcels within the city for property tax purposes. Every property is visited by an appraiser at least once every five years. Staff review construction, analyze sales data, and study neighborhood trends to keep values accurate. Valuations follow standards set by the Minnesota Department of Revenue, the State Board of Assessors, and state statutes. Properties with active building permits are reviewed during the year, and new construction value is added to the following January 2nd assessment.

Under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 272, market value is defined as the most probable price a property would sell for in a competitive, open market. Bloomington consistently meets the State Board of Equalization's requirement that assessments fall between 90 and 105 percent of market value. Notices go out in late February or early March each year. If you want to challenge your value, you can appear before the local Board of Appeal and Equalization in the spring. To reach the Assessor's Office, call 952-563-4743. For additional parcel data, the Hennepin County Assessor's site at hennepin.us/residents/property/assessor has online lookup tools.

Online Property Search

Bloomington property owners can use the Hennepin County GIS map at gis.hennepin.us/property to search for any parcel in the city. The tool lets you search by address, parcel ID, or owner name. Once you select a parcel, you can see ownership information, assessed value, lot size, sales history, and tax data. Layers for zoning, aerial imagery, and flood zones are also available. The map is free, updated regularly, and works on mobile devices. The county's main property portal at hennepin.us/residents/property/property-information is another good starting point for researching Bloomington properties.

Note: For recorded documents older than the county's digitization cutoff, an in-person search at the Recorder's office may be required.

Property Records and Documents

Bloomington property records at the Hennepin County Recorder include all the standard real estate instruments. Deeds transfer ownership. Mortgages and deeds of trust secure loans. Satisfactions of mortgage clear the record when a loan is paid off. Plats create subdivisions and define lot boundaries. Judgments and tax liens against property owners are also recorded here. Abstract documents follow Minnesota Statutes Chapter 507. Torrens title documents are governed by Minnesota Statutes Chapter 508. Certified copies cost $10 plus a per-page fee, and non-certified copies are $2 per page.

Special Assessments in Bloomington

Bloomington has a formal special assessments program that allows the city to charge specific properties for the cost of local improvements they benefit from. Authority for this program comes from MN Statute Chapter 429. The city can use special assessments to finance street and sidewalk work, storm and sanitary sewer improvements, steam heating mains, street lights, and water system upgrades. The program also covers cost recovery for snow and ice removal, weed elimination, public health hazard removal, and tree trimming on properties that failed to act after city notice.

Payment options for special assessments give property owners some flexibility. You can pay the full amount with no interest by November 15 for existing assessments (November 29 for newly levied assessments). A one-time pre-payment of $100 or more is also accepted. Alternatively, you can spread payments over time as annual installments with interest. Senior citizens may qualify for the Senior Citizen Special Assessment Deferral, which must be renewed each year. You can pay by credit card, check, or cash. For questions about a specific assessment or to ask about deferral eligibility, call the Assessing Office at 952-563-4743. More information is at bloomingtonmn.gov/as/special-assessments.

Bloomington Property Tax Timeline

Bloomington publishes a detailed property tax timeline that shows every key date in the annual assessment and tax cycle. Values are established as of January 2nd each year under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 273. In February or March, value notices and property tax statements go out to all property owners. In March, the local Board of Appeal and Equalization holds its meetings for those who want to challenge their values. May 15 is the deadline for the first half of property taxes. The Hennepin County Board of Appeal and Equalization meets in June. Second half taxes are due October 15.

In November, Truth-in-Taxation statements are mailed and special assessment payments come due. Local government entities hold budget hearings in December. Existing special assessment payments are due November 15. Newly levied special assessments have a November 29 due date. Delinquent taxes accrue interest under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 279. State property tax programs and relief options are at revenue.state.mn.us/property-taxes. You can also view the full timeline at bloomingtonmn.gov/as/property-tax-timeline.

Nearby Cities

These qualifying cities are near Bloomington. All have property records filed at the county level.