Welcome to MSRPO
Welcome to the Minnesota Seasonal Recreational Property Owners
(MSRPO) Coalition website.
MSRPO speaks for recreational property owners at the State Capitol, seeking
tax fairness for families that own cabins, lakeshore, hunting shacks and
seasonal property in Minnesota. We know that cabins are where family
happens in Minnesota, and we aggressively defend that way of life.
For more than a decade, MSRPO has been
the only advocate for fair and equitable taxation
for Minnesota's 120,000 seasonal property owners.
Our grass roots activism on behalf of our 6,000-plus members has earned us
some political clout at the Capital. What's more, when MSRPO members vote they
do so in force-an average member's household contains three or four voting-age
individuals.
MSRPO depends
on the support
of its members
to carry our
message to the
State Capitol.
Dues are
voluntary-the
average is $58.
Donate what
you can afford
but please
become a
member today.
There's strength
in numbers. Given uncertain state budget projections, those gains we've earned could
quickly vanish. And Minnesota's property tax code is still tilted against
seasonal property owners. Only with the help of thousands of MSRPO members can we
solidify our position and achieve meaningful property tax reform.
There's strength in numbers
By combining our membership strength, an volunteer board, and consistent lobbyist
efforts we ensure the interests of cabin owners are well represented at the
state legislature.
MSRPO members share these beliefs:
- Cabins should be taxed no differently
than any other Homestead property. We believe a house is a house.
- Cabins owners should receive all refunds,
buy-downs and discounts applied to Homestead property.
- ALL stakeholders, including seasonal
property owners should be entitled to vote in local elections.
- Minnesota's property tax code is irreparably broken, and property tax
reform is desperately needed.
As high as your property tax bill may seem, it could be much worse. Without
the recent gains achieved by MSRPO your property tax bill would be as much as 40%
higher. Without a doubt much work remains to be done.
Without MSRPO's past victories
your property tax bill would be
as much as 40% higher.
So what should you do? Start by using the resources on this website to educate yourself. Learn more
about how current property tax laws are tilted against recreational property tax
owners.
It only takes a few clicks to become a member. Join today
as a new
member, or renew
your membership, so that together we
can make property tax fairness a reality.
Why are our property taxes going crazy?
Researcher Jeff Van Wychen explains the causes of soaring property taxes. MSRPO faces several challenges during the 2008 legislative session. Click here for more info. Click here for the story.
Annual Meeting Highlights
This year's 2007 Annual Meeting looked at the Environmental Consequences of our current Property Tax System, particularly as it relates to the growing concern over global climate change. Click here for more info.
MSRPO DVD is now available!
This DVD is brimming with information about MSRPO. Click here to view it on-line (or click on icon on the left.) You can also request a free copy of the DVD to show at your next lake association meeting. Find out why belonging to MSRPO will benefit you!
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