Description: Official Websiet of the City of Perham Minnesota
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Perham is a small, yet vibrant city located on Highway 10 in Otter Tail County, the heart of Minnesota’s lake country. More than 3,000 people call Perham, Minnesota home and are happy to share why they love living in Perham. Perham is more than just a great place to live and raise a family. The city is home to many lakes, with swimming, boating, and fishing in the summer, and community events and activities year-round. We also have an active downtown, with many shops, restaurants, and attractions for people
With a wide variety of recreational activities, and a relaxed, resort-like lifestyle, Perham offers many of the attractions of big-city life while providing the home-town feel of a smaller community.
Starting January 1, 2020, Perham will have a 1/2 percent sales and use tax. The Minnesota Department of Revenue will administer this tax. Revenues will fund the expansion and betterment of the Perham Area Community Center as identified in Ordinance No. 408 .