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Six weeks have passed since heavy rains caused significant flooding in parts of St. Louis County. During this period, county assessors have visited 716 private properties with reported damage and inspected 1,973 structures.
Of the inspected properties, 374 structures across 332 parcels sustained damage that qualifies for property tax relief. The total estimated damage to private properties is $11,846,400.
As the damage assessment process nears completion, the Assessors Department reminds citizens affected by the June floods to report any unreported damage by Friday, Aug. 2, to ensure inspection. The Assessors Department can be reached at 218-726-2304.
For those property owners who were absent during an assessor's visit, the county is sending out the Local Option Disaster Abatements and Credits (CR-LODA) form if the assessor identified damage warranting property tax relief. The form should be filled out and returned to the County Assessor by August 30. Property owners who have obtained this form from other sources or online should contact the County Assessor to verify they have the correct form, which includes their pre-printed property information and parcel number in red on the right side of the form.
"The June flood was catastrophic for numerous families and business owners," said Mary Garness, St. Louis County Director of Public Records and Property Valuation. "We are committed to ensuring those affected receive any eligible property tax relief. Our team has diligently visited each property to assist owners throughout this process."
