The St. Louis County Board has given initial approval for its 2027 maximum property tax levy, capping the increase at 6.25%, or $12.67 million, despite even higher operating costs and budget pressures. Levy impacts will be offset by the county's 7% property tax base growth this past year, which includes a record-setting $337 million in new construction. When the county's tax base grows, the cost is spread across more property owners, helping limit the individual impact on taxpayers.