Cass County

Cass County stretches from Leech Lake and the Chippewa National Forest in the north to the Gull Lake and Pine River areas in the south, and it is one of the most lake-dense counties in Minnesota.

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PublicGIS maps 49,398 parcels for Cass County.

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  • PublicGISProperty lines

    Fast, simple parcel map and property viewer. Tap any parcel to see its lines, size, owner of record, and the official county links for it.

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  • Cass County LINK Interactive Web MapCounty GIS map · Aerial imagery

    Cass County's main public parcel map with ownership, zoning district and shoreland codes, aerials, soils, and wetlands.

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    • MnGeoHome page of the state GIS office. Explains state mapping programs and links to the Geospatial Commons.
    • Minnesota Historical Aerial Photographs OnlineBrowse and download historical aerial photos of Minnesota back to the 1930s to see how a property looked in past decades.
    • MNHS Collections SearchSearch the historical society's collections: maps, atlases, photographs, manuscripts and county records held by the state archives.
  • Cass County Land Records OnlineProperty records

    Recorder page for fee-based online document search through iDoc Market plus historical records via ArcaSearch.

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  • Search parcels by owner, address, or PIN for individual parcel reports with values and taxes.

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    • Minnesota Business Filings SearchLook up a Minnesota business, LLC or corporation, including its registered agent and address, when a company name appears on a deed or tax record.
  • Cass County Paying Your Property TaxProperty taxes

    Due dates, penalties, and online or phone payment options.

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    • Property TaxesHub for Minnesota property tax topics: how taxes are set, refunds, homestead, classification and where to contact your county.
  • Cass County Land Use Ordinance 2026-01Zoning

    The county Land Use Ordinance governing zoning districts, shoreland, and subdivision rules.

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  • Cass County WetlandsWetlands

    Wetland Conservation Act contacts; Cass SWCD is the local government unit for wetland decisions.

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    • Minnesota public drainage systemsExplains 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.

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    • DNR Floodplain Management ProgramHow floodplain mapping and local floodplain ordinances work in Minnesota and where to get flood map help.
    • Find a DNR Area HydrologistCounty-assigned DNR contacts for public waters, shoreland and public waters work permits. For local Wetland Conservation Act decisions, use the BWSR Wetland Conservation Act LGU contact directory.
    • FEMA Disaster DeclarationsSearch federal disaster and emergency declarations by state, county and incident to see whether an area was declared and what assistance was authorized.

  • County plat book showing ownership by section.

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    • GLO Plat Maps, Minnesota 1848-1907Map viewer of the original government survey plats for every Minnesota township. Shows section lines, water and features as first surveyed.
  • Cass County Septic System (SSTS) InformationSeptic systems

    SSTS requirements, management plans, and licensed professional search.

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    • MPCA Septic SystemsState program page for septic (subsurface sewage treatment) systems: rules, homeowner guidance, compliance inspections and forms.
  • Cass County Building and Zoning PermitsBuilding permits

    Residential and commercial building permit applications, land/shoreland alteration, variance, subdivision, and SSTS forms.

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    • Minnesota Building Codes and LawsThe building codes Minnesota has adopted, including the residential code, plus the statutes and rules behind them and which local jurisdictions enforce them.
    • Local Septic System ProgramsExplains that counties and some cities issue septic permits, and lists local SSTS program contacts.

  • Directory of downloadable county GIS shapefiles in ZIP format.

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  • Cass County Land SalesPublic land

    Tax-forfeited land auction lists by region and bidding information.

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    • BWSR Conservation EasementsHow Reinvest in Minnesota conservation easements work and how to check whether land is enrolled. Contact the local soil and water conservation district for parcel-level answers.
    • Lands and MineralsState mineral leasing, state land records and mineral ownership information, including how to research severed mineral rights and lease sales.
    • Mineland ReclamationRules and records for reclaiming mined land in Minnesota, covering iron mining on the Iron Range and nonferrous mining sites.

Cass County offices

  • Cass CountyCounty government home.
    Address
    303 Minnesota Ave W, Walker, MN 56484
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  • Cass County AdministrationCounty administration, county board business and department contacts.
    Phone
    218-547-7204
    Email
    josh.stevenson@casscountymn.gov
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  • Cass County AssessorProperty valuation and classification.Mark Peterson, County Assessor
    Phone
    218-547-7298
    Email
    mark.peterson@casscountymn.gov
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  • Cass County Auditor-TreasurerProperty tax collection, statements, and payments.Lisa Shadick, Auditor-Treasurer
    Phone
    218-547-7260
    Email
    lisa.shadick@casscountymn.gov
    Address
    303 Minnesota Ave W, Walker, MN 56484
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  • Cass County RecorderRecords real estate documents; online access via iDoc Market.
    Phone
    218-547-7381
    Email
    cass.recorders@casscountymn.gov
    Address
    Courthouse Annex, 2nd Floor, 303 Minnesota Ave W, Walker, MN 56484
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  • One phone line for 3 offices
    Phone
    218-547-7241
  • Cass County Land DepartmentCounty forest management, timber sales, and tax-forfeited land sales.Mark Gossman, Land Commissioner
    Phone
    218-947-3338
    Address
    218 Washburn Avenue E, Backus, MN 56435
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  • Cass County Highway DepartmentCounty roads, permits, and highway map.Darrick Anderson, County Engineer
    Phone
    218-547-1211
    Address
    8045 County 12 NW, Walker, MN 56484
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  • Cass County SurveyorPLSS corner records, certificates of survey, and survey record books.Loren Brownell, County Surveyor
    Phone
    218-547-5209
    Email
    loren.brownell@casscountymn.gov
    Address
    8045 County 12 NW, Walker, MN 56484
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  • Cass County GIS (Information Technology)Mapping services, web maps, and GIS data downloads.Jessica Watts, GIS Tech Support Specialist
    Phone
    218-547-7380
    Email
    jess.watts@casscountymn.gov
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  • Cass Soil and Water Conservation DistrictWetland Conservation Act LGU for Cass County, shoreland and forestry assistance. cassswcd.org redirects here.Dana Gutzmann, District Manager
    Phone
    (218) 547-7246
    Address
    303 Minnesota Ave W, Walker, MN 56484
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  • Cass County USDA FSA and NRCS officeThe Farm Service Agency office for Cass County is at the Baxter Service Center, 7118 Clearwater Rd, Baxter, MN 56425. Call it to sign up for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) and other farm programs, and for farm and tract records. The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) works from the same office: ask it for wetland determinations, highly erodible land questions and conservation plans.
    Phone
    (218) 829-5965
    Address
    7118 Clearwater Rd, Baxter, MN 56425
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Other county departments (5)
  • Cass County AttorneyCounty attorney: prosecutes crimes and advises the county board in Cass County, Minnesota.Benjamin Lindstrom, County Attorney
    Phone
    218-547-7255
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  • Cass County Emergency ManagementEmergency management office for Cass County, Minnesota: preparedness, hazard mitigation planning, evacuation and disaster recovery.
    Phone
    218-547-1340
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  • Cass County ExtensionUniversity extension office for Cass County, Minnesota: soils, agriculture, horticulture, 4-H and natural resource education.
    Address
    245 Barclay Avenue, Pine River, MN 56474
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  • Cass County SheriffCounty sheriff: law enforcement, civil process, jail and warrant records for Cass County, Minnesota.
    Phone
    218-547-1424
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  • Cass County Veterans ServicesCounty veterans service office: helps veterans and families file VA benefit claims in Cass County, Minnesota.Kristy Smart, Veterans Service Officer
    Phone
    218-947-7534
    Email
    kristy.smart@casscountymn.gov
    Address
    218 Washburn Ave East, Backus, MN 56435
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About Cass County

Cass County stretches from Leech Lake and the Chippewa National Forest in the north to the Gull Lake and Pine River areas in the south, and it is one of the most lake-dense counties in Minnesota. A large share of the land base is county, state, tribal, or federal public land. Environmental Services issues building, zoning, shoreland, and septic permits under the county Land Use Ordinance.

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