For the most current information, helpful resources and latest press releases in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, Becker County encourages residents and businesses to please see our Public Health COVID-19 page and the COVID-19 vaccine page.

Becker County is seeking bids for the construction of a 13,650 sq. ft. addition to the existing material recovery facility at the County Solid Waste campus, 24413 Co Rd 144, Detroit Lakes. Bids will be received until 2:00pm on Dec 7, 2021. Spec Sheet (PDF). Drawings (PDF). Addendum 1 (PDF). Addendum 2 (PDF). Addendum 3 (PDF). Addendum 4 (PDF). Addendum 5 (PDF).

The Becker County Assessor's Office has an important reminder for anyone who's moved in the last year; the deadline to apply for homestead classification is December 31, 2021. This will affect your 2022 property taxes and eligibility for Property Tax Refund. Read notice (PDF).

The Becker County Board of Commissioners has created two grant opportunities for childcare providers. The 'Family Child Care Startup Grant' is available for new licensed childcare providers to help offset some of the costs incurred in starting the business. The 'Childcare Provider Emergency Assistance Grant' is for existing licensed providers to assist with costs incurred due to COVID-19 related restrictions and closure. Refer to these links for more information: Press Release (PDF). Startup Grant application (PDF). Emergency Assistance Grant application (PDF).

McGough Construction on behalf of Becker County is currently soliciting bids for a new Highway Department Facility located east of Stony Rd and south of North Tower Rd in Detroit Lakes, MN. The project includes vehicle storage, maintenance bays, offices and site work. Bids will be received until Tuesday, November 16th at 1:00 pm. Invitation to Bid (PDF).

Sunnyside Care Center, owned by Becker County and managed by Ecumen, is currently seeking a candidate to fill a vacant Board member position, effective immediately. Board members serve a two-year term. For more information, please see the public notice (PDF).

The Becker County Board of Commissioners are seeking individuals interested in volunteering to serve on various Becker County Boards or Committees. Please refer to the official notice for a list of vacancies. Public Notice (PDF).

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is extending the REAL ID full enforcement deadline to May 3, 2023. The deadline was previously set for later this year. Beginning May 3, 2023, MN residents will not be able to use their standard driver's license to board domestic flights or enter federal facilities. Read more.

2021 property tax statements were mailed out March 30, 2021. If you have not received your statement, it could have been returned to our office due to an incorrect mailing address. If your name is on this returned mail list, please contact the Auditor-Treasurer's Office at 218-846-7311 to get the mailing address corrected.

Becker County is selling a county owned parcel located on N Highway 59. It is a 7.5 acre parcel with 897 feet of Hwy 59 frontage. For more details on this property, see the MLS listing.

Becker County Transit is conducting a survey to gather input and answers from our customers. Please take a moment to share your input in a brief survey. Thank you! Survey link.

Wannigan Regional Park is being proposed for development north of Frazee. A draft master plan is now available and public review and comment is being sought by the park planning committee. Please take a moment to provide your valuable input of the plan to-date. More information (PDF). Draft Master Plan (PDF). Plan Appendix (PDF). Review & comment survey.

Becker County Human Services is looking for Volunteer Drivers to provide transports. Mileage reimbursement at the current rate. Applicants must have a reliable vehicle, valid driver's license and insurance and a cleared medical statement from their physician. If interested, please contact Shannon F. or Christy R. at 218-847-5628.

The public is invited to do a 'virtual drive through' of what the West Lake Drive project would look like upon completion. For a video link and other materials, please refer to the City of Detroit Lakes West Lake Drive web page.

Starting July 1, 2014, Becker County will have a 0.5 percent transit sales and use tax. The tax will be administered by the MN Dept. of Revenue and the revenue will be used to fund Becker County road projects (SMART). General notice (PDF).  |  More info.