Published
March 19, 2025
Updated
July 29, 2026
The $109 million Minnesota tax-forfeiture settlement compensates certain former property owners for retained surplus value.
Current Status
Final approval has been granted. The administrator issued the first payment round on February 17, 2026 and a second round on May 8, 2026, and says additional approved-claim payments will continue throughout the remainder of 2026.StatusPayments in progress
Claim DeadlineJune 6, 2025 (Passed)
Settlement Fund$109 million
Potential BenefitUp to 90% of surplus value plus interest
What Was This Case About?
The litigation alleged that Minnesota and its counties violated property owners’ rights by retaining value above the taxes, costs, and related charges owed when tax-forfeited property was taken. The settling governmental defendants disputed liability.Who Was Covered?
Eligibility generally concerned former owners of Minnesota real property forfeited for unpaid taxes during the periods and under the conditions stated in the settlement notices.How Were Payments Calculated?
Approved claims may receive up to 90% of the property’s calculated surplus value, plus applicable interest. When more than one approved claimant is associated with a property, the allocation rules govern how the payment is divided.Official Information
Review current notices and court documents on the Minnesota Tax Forfeiture Settlement website.
Settlement Fund
$109 million
Case Title
Tyler v. Hennepin County and related Minnesota tax-forfeiture cases
Court
Minnesota District Court, Second Judicial District, Ramsey County
Current Milestone
Approved-claim payments continuing through 2026
Official Website
Minnesota Tax Forfeiture Settlement
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