Mission Statement:
The Clearwater County Assessor's office will seek equitable assessments of all taxable property in the county while providing service to the public in a courteous, professional and cost effective manner.

Summary of Responsibilities:
The County Assessor's Office is responsible for the valuation and classification of all taxable real and personal property within the county for property tax purposes. Per Minnesota Statutes and Minnesota Department of Revenue Policies, valuations are based upon recent sales, and classifications are based upon the use of the property. Values are established as of January 2nd of each year.  The Assessor's Office, as part of the assessment process, prepares land ownership maps and maintains a file on real estate sales.