Rochester School Board Approves Preliminary Property Tax Levy for 2027
What happened
The Rochester School Board approved a preliminary property tax levy for 2027 at the maximum amount calculated by the Minnesota Department of Education. This levy represents a 1.31% increase over the previous year, which is the second-lowest increase in district property taxes since 2019. The board set the maximum amount to allow for adjustments before the final levy is set in December.
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Why it matters
The levy amount is based on state statute and includes referendum amounts approved by local voters. The increase was partially driven by an increase of about 147 students, which raised the levy amount by approximately $660,000. Olmsted County will use the approved levy to prepare statements for property taxpayers in November.
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Who's involved
- RochesterLocation where the school board operates and where the tax levy applies
- Minnesota Department of EducationState government agency that calculated the maximum funding amount for the levy
- Olmsted CountyCounty responsible for preparing and distributing the tax statements to property owners
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The entities involved
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Rochester
seat of Olmsted County, Minnesota, United States of America
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Minnesota Department of Education
state government agency in Minnesota, United States
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