Property Ownership
A Minnesota property owner has both their personal residence and their rental property assessed for property taxes. The homestead classification applies to:
ABoth properties automatically
BOnly the property used as their primary residence✓ Correct
CThe rental property since it generates income
DNeither property since they are an investor
Explanation
Minnesota's homestead classification applies only to the property used as the owner's primary residence. The owner-occupied home receives lower class rates for property tax calculation. The rental property is classified as non-homestead residential or commercial property, with higher class rates and therefore higher property taxes.
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