Special Assessments

Special assessments are a charge to properties for the cost of making public improvements that directly benefit the properties or to recover the cost of services charges, such as:

• Unpaid garbage, sewer, and/or storm drainage utility bills
  • For delinquent sewer and/or storm drainage utility bills, contact Shakopee Public Utilities Customer Service at 952-445-1988 to obtain any delinquent bill amounts that have not yet been levied against the property. Please make sure to request all accounts at the property address.
  • For delinquent garbage bills, contact DSI Customer Service at 952-469-2239 to obtain any delinquent garbage bill amounts that have not yet been levied against the property. Inquiries should be identified by the property address and not by the owner's name. 
• Snow, ice, or weed removal from sidewalks or private property
• Removal and care of diseased and/or surrounding trees
• False alarms

Property Assessment Lookup

The eProperty lookup tool shows pending or levied assessments for specific properties. Properties may be selected by address or parcel identification number. Assessment and payment information is updated regularly.

The Finance Department administers the collection of special assessments

Special Assessments for Public Improvements

The Special Assessment Policies and Procedures [PDF] outlines the city's systematic assessment process for recovering and distributing the cost of public improvements, e.g., street reconstruction. To be assessed, a parcel must receive special benefit from the improvement. Questions? Contact the Engineering Division at 952-233-9300.