Special Assessments

What Are Special Assessments?

When the City constructs, improves or maintains a specific segment of public infrastructure (such as streets), property owners who have a direct benefit from this improvement may be charged a "Special Assessment." Special assessments cover all or a portion of the cost of the project. 

Special assessments may also be charged to properties for unpaid fees and fines.

• Sample Tax Statement with a Special Assessment (PDF)

Special Assessment Payment/Inquiry 

Click Here to Look Up or Pay Special Assessments

This public portal can be used to look up pending and levied special assessment information on any property in Burnsville. It can also be used to pay for levied special assessments via checking or savings accounts online.

Common Special Assessments

• Street Improvement - Reconstruction, Reclamation and Rehabilitation
• Streetscape Operation and Maintenance - Heart of the City
• Delinquent Code Enforcement Fees, Administrative Fines, and Nuisance Abatement
• Delinquent Utility Fees
• Delinquent False Alarm Fees
• Installation of Street Lighting
• Construction of Water main, storm sewer or sanitary sewer systems
• Installation or repair of water service lines
• Water Availability Charges (WAC)
• Sanitary Availability Charges (SAC)
• Other Unpaid City Charges