Property owned by United Way of Bemidji Area exempted from property tax and refund provided.

This bill grants a property tax exemption for real estate acquired by the United Way of Bemidji Area on August 1, 2025, and covers taxes due in 2026. To receive this benefit, the organization must submit an application to the county assessor by August 1, 2026. The state will pay the county for any taxes waived under this exemption, and the county will refund any taxes the United Way already paid for that year. This measure directly affects the United Way of Bemidji Area and the local taxing jurisdictions in Beltrami County.