Ramsey County Residents, Businesses Double Billed For Property Taxes

RAMSEY COUNTY, MN — A total of 678 businesses and residents were double billed by Ramsey County for their property taxes. Officials blamed the county's electronic payment vendor for the mistake.

People who made an online payment between Sept. 29 and Oct. 2 were charged again in the same amount as their original payment on Oct. 13.

"Ramsey County sincerely apologizes for the impacts on residents and businesses will continue to work diligently to see it is fully addressed as promptly as possible," the county said in a statement.

"The county is committed to continuing work with the electronic payment vendor, CORE, to address the error as quickly as possible to ensure all impacted customers are fully refunded and any additional impacts from the second withdrawal are understood."

Ramsey County received an extra $3.75 million as a result of the mistake.

Officials on Tuesday said they are aware of every person and business that was double billed and have already moved to provide refunds. The money should be returned within two business days, officials said.

Residents and businesses who were impacted should receive an email from the county about the issue. People with questions about the mistake are urged to call the county at (651) 266-8500.