Annual Budget Process
Each year, all Minnesota counties must set the maximum property tax levy by September 30. The Proposed Property Tax Statements that homeowners and businesses receive in November of each year contain estimates of the next year's property taxes, based on property values which were established as of January 1 of the previous year and the preliminary levy set in September. That final amount property owners pay is often less than this amount, but it cannot be more.
Citizens can speak during the public comment period (9:30-10 a.m.) before any county board meeting or at the Public Budget Meeting typically scheduled in late November/early December.
People can also contact commissioners by phone or email. Find contact information here. Individuals may also contact budget@stlouiscountymn.gov to request more information.
2026 Budget Adoption
St. Louis County commissioners and department staff work to balance state and federal mandates, public needs, and impacts on taxpayers. The St. Louis County Board adopted the 2026 budget of $564,629,439. The levy, the portion supported by taxpayers, accounts for $202,669,428--representing a 12.4% property tax levy increase from 2025 to 2026. The impact of this levy increase will be lessened by growth of approximately 7%.
This graphic shows how the tax levy increase of 12.4% will be used.
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