Tax Payer Services

The Taxpayer Services  provides quality service and information to Wadena County residents and taxpayers.
The services provided include:

Election Administration
Property Tax Administration
Property Evaluation and Assessments

Assessor

Market Values
Classification of Property(Parcel)

Auditor/Treasurer

Election Administration
Financial Administration
General Administration
Property Administration

Election

Training Election Judges
Absentee Ballots
Tabulating Election Results

Recorder

Leins
Mortgage
Forms of Satisfaction
Forms of Deeds
Vital Records
Birth/Death/Marriage Certificates
Real Estate Records

Notice of Transportation Sales and Use Tax Wadena County, MN

On September 23rd, 2025, the Wadena County Board of Commissioners approved, by County Board Resolution 2025-45, the continuation of a Wadena County Transportation Sales and Use Tax per Minnesota Statute 297A.993 through December 31st, 2045.  This tax was established by Resolution of the Wadena County Board of Commissioners on November 21st, 2013.  This is a 1/2% sales tax that is dedicated for the construction and maintenance of the Wadena County highway system.  Residents and businesses in Wadena County may owe a local use tax on purchases of goods and services made outside of Wadena County.  Taxpayers may get further information and forms necessary for calculating and paying the tax on the following Minnesota Department of Revenue Website:

https://www.revenue.state.mn.us

If you have any questions or comments about the Transportation Sales and Use Tax, please contact:
Wadena County Highway Department
221 Harry and Rich Drive
Wadena, MN 56482
(218) 631-7636