Live in or near George Floyd Square? You May Be Facing an Additional Tax Increase from the upcoming construction! There’s still time to appeal - join us!
Residents and Businesses must file a special assessment appeal by the due date on the Notice of Intent to Assess letter received in the mail. The appeal hearing date is on June 4th at 1:30pm. Residents and businesses must submit the written appeal before the hearing date. If you come to the hearing without filing an appeal, the City may not be able to hear your case.
If you disagree with Black Businesses and residents of George Floyd Square paying the cost of the reconstruction of the street, you can submit your comments online and reference case #2026-00440. Submit such in writing online here: minneapolismn.gov/government/city-council/meetings/public-comment/
You can attend the hearing on June 4th to support the residents and business owners in person.
How to Appeal the Special Assessment
File an appeal online (This is the easiest way to appeal)
Submit your appeal by mail
Submit your appeal in person
Attend the hearing at City Hall during the Climate and Infrastructure Committee
The hearing room is on the ground floor of Minneapolis City Hall in Room 1A. 350 Fifth St. S, Minneapolis, MN 55415
What Happens During the Hearing
An administrative hearing officer will:
Hear testimony
Take evidence from both sides
Make a decision about your appeal
How Long Does this Process Take?
Usually, more than one case is scheduled for the same hearing.
Cases are often heard in the order that people arrive.
Hearings usually take less than an hour and a half.
If you have questions about timing or scheduling, contact hearings@minneapolismn.gov
Understand Your Decision
After the hearing, you will receive a decision in the mail.
Here are the Possible Outcomes:
Imposed: You must pay the fee or fine.
Reduced: You pay a lower amount.
Stayed: If you meet certain conditions, you might not need to pay some or all of the special assessment. If you do not meet those conditions, you have to pay the whole amount.
Dismissed: No payment is due.
At the end of each levy year, the Minneapolis City Council votes to certify the year's assessments. In 2026, the City Council will certify the levy on November 12.
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