Jackson County

The office that sets each property's estimated market value and classification. Start here for valuation notices, homestead, and appeals.

Phone

(507) 847-4033

Email

assessor@co.jackson.mn.us

Look up and pay Jackson County property taxes online and find due dates and tax resources.

County zoning districts and land use rules. County zoning generally applies outside city limits; cities zone their own land.

Explains Minnesota public drainage law: landowners share open ditches and tile lines, and a public drainage authority runs each one. The authority is a county board of commissioners, a joint county board, or a watershed district board of managers. Contact the county or watershed district that runs the ditch.

Official source for flood insurance rate maps. Enter an address to see the current flood zone and download the FIRM panel and letters of map change.

Where deeds, mortgages, easements, and other land documents are recorded. Start here to search recorded documents or order a copy.

State program page for septic (subsurface sewage treatment) systems: rules, homeowner guidance, compliance inspections and forms.

The building codes Minnesota has adopted, including the residential code, plus the statutes and rules behind them and which local jurisdictions enforce them.

The county office that manages county-owned land, forestry, and land sales.

Local SNAP program information for Jackson County. Find application instructions and contact the county or regional agency about interviews, benefits, or an existing case.

Official Minnesota unemployment insurance information. Find the program’s instructions for claims, eligibility, and ongoing benefits. Use its own guidance to choose where to file.

Find Minnesota Medicaid application information and health-coverage contacts. Check the program for eligibility, renewals, and children’s coverage.

Apply online for Minnesota’s Energy Assistance Program. Review the state’s application instructions and privacy notice. For local help, use your county’s energy-assistance provider.

WIC nutrition, food benefits, breastfeeding support, and clinic application contacts.

Federal directory of Minnesota child care assistance, payment options, and links to the state program. Contact the local county or Tribal agency for application help.

Apply for Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) or public housing, or ask about waiting lists, with the local housing authority. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with the agency.

Find emergency shelter, homelessness services or help to avoid eviction, and see who to contact. Check current availability and eligibility with the program.

Learn about cash assistance for families with children, how to apply, and who to contact about your case. Check current eligibility and rules with the program.

Open a child support case, get help establishing paternity or a support order, and find payment and contact information.

Learn about Jackson County services for older adults and family caregivers, such as help at home, long-term care assessments, and who to contact. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with the county.

Learn about Jackson County disability services, such as case management, home and community-based waivers, assessments, and who to contact for intake. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with the county.

Meet with the county veterans service officer for free help applying for VA and state veterans benefits, disability claims, pensions and survivor benefits. Call ahead to check office hours or set up an appointment.

Office

Jackson County Veterans Services

Phone

507-847-4774

Address

401 West Street, Jackson, MN 56143

Learn how to search for unclaimed money held by state governments and federal agencies, such as old bank accounts, tax refunds, savings bonds and pensions. Searching is free, so be careful of anyone who asks for a fee.

Minnesota driver licensing, identification cards, vehicle registration, and title services.

Official U.S. passport applications, renewals, document requirements, and acceptance facility information.

Official guide to Social Security benefits, card replacement, and Social Security Administration services.

Official Medicare enrollment, coverage, plan comparisons, and contacts for help with Medicare.

Minnesota individual income tax filing, refunds, payments, and help.

Minnesota public career centers, job search help, and training resources.

Official guide to FAFSA, federal student aid, and other ways to find help paying for education.

State consumer protection information, business complaints, and reporting contacts.

State emergency management information and contacts for disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. Check the agency for available recovery programs.

Find legal aid programs, lawyer referrals, and other sources of affordable legal help.

Official guide to federal, state, territory, county, and municipal court websites.

Official startup guide covering business registration, business structure, and federal and state tax IDs.