MN HF496

Requires each county board and city council with a population of at least 500 to establish a citizens' property tax advisory committee with minimum 9 members to provide input on budgets and levies at least 7 days before proposed levy certification.

Mandates counties and cities with population of at least 500 to annually notify the public of revenue, expenditures, fund balances, and other budget information used to establish property tax levies and solicit public feedback prior to certification.

Requires county auditors to prepare and deliver a separate supplemental statement with property tax notices containing levy comparisons, summary budget information, and website information for accessing proposed budgets and participation instructions.

Establishes "Minnesota Property Taxpayer's Day" requiring counties, cities with 500+ population, and school districts to hold annual meetings on the first Wednesday following the first Monday in December to discuss budgets and levies, with virtual broadcast and remote participation options.

Effective dates are property taxes payable in 2022 and thereafter for most provisions, with Minnesota Property Taxpayer's Day effective July 1, 2021.