Bemidji Local Option Sales Tax Information

On January 1, 2006, the 0.50% local option sales and use tax was implemented. Revenues generated from the taxes will be used to finance Park and Trail improvements up to $9.8 million and Event Center Capital costs thereafter.

More information about the tax can be found on the Minnesota Department of Revenue's website. Specific questions regarding the local option sales tax should be directed to the Minnesota Department of Revenue. The State administers and collects the local option sales tax on behalf of the City.