Washington County adopts 2026 levy at 6.95%, lowest in metro
On Dec. 16, 2025, the Washington County Board approved the final 2026 property‑tax levy at a 6.95% increase. That rate is the lowest levy increase among counties in the Twin Cities metro area.
📌 Key Facts
- On Dec. 16, 2025, the Washington County Board approved the county's final 2026 property-tax levy.
- The approved levy increase for 2026 is 6.95%.
- The action was reported by TwinCities (article published Dec. 16, 2025).
- Washington County's 6.95% levy increase is the lowest among Twin Cities metro counties.
- The approved figure refers specifically to the county's final 2026 property-tax levy increase.
📊 Relevant Data
Washington County's population increased by 12% from 2010 to 2020 and by 4% from 2020 to 2023.
Demographics | Washington County, MN - Official Website — Washington County, MN
Washington County experienced a natural increase (more births than deaths) and net in-migration from 2020 to 2024, contributing to population growth.
Washington Co. — Minnesota.gov
The percentage of White residents in Washington County decreased from 85.5% in 2010 to 78.3% in 2022, while the percentage of Asian residents increased from 5.3% to 7.4%.
Washington County, MN population by year, race, & more — USAFacts
Market appreciation and a slight decrease in new construction in 2025 are contributing factors to the increase in the tax rate for 2026.
County Board sets preliminary levy, proposed budget for 2026 — Washington County, MN
The median household income in Washington County is $114,457, which is 30.7% higher than the Minnesota state median.
What is the income of a household in Washington County, MN? — USAFacts
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- Washington County Board approved the final 2026 property‑tax levy at 6.95% on Dec. 16, 2025.
- The article states Washington County’s levy increase is the lowest among Twin Cities metro counties.