Ramsey County adopts 8.25% final levy, trims operating budget
Ramsey County initially set a preliminary 9.75% property-tax levy and scheduled a truth-in-taxation hearing to take public comment and provide information. After that process the county board adopted a final 2026 levy increase of 8.25% and approved a reduced operating budget, replacing the earlier preliminary levy.
📌 Key Facts
- Ramsey County Board adopted a final 2026 property-tax levy increase of 8.25% (action reported Dec. 16, 2025).
- The board approved a reduced operating budget alongside the adopted levy.
- The final 8.25% levy replaces a previously approved 9.75% preliminary levy.
- An earlier Twincities article (Dec. 11, 2025) reported the county had scheduled a truth-in-taxation hearing to take public comment on the proposed 9.75% levy increase.
- That earlier coverage directed residents on how to learn more and submit comments about the proposed levy ahead of the hearing.
📊 Relevant Data
In Minnesota, African American children are twice as likely as White children to be removed from their families in the child protection system.
Racial disparities in child protection prompt Minnesota legislation, federal complaint — Star Tribune
In Minnesota, Native American children are 16 times more likely than White children to be removed from their families in the child protection system.
Racial disparities in child protection prompt Minnesota legislation, federal complaint — Star Tribune
In Minnesota in 2023, the poverty rate for Black Minnesotans is 22.5%, compared to 7.5% for White Minnesotans.
Poverty Rates in Minnesota — Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
In Minnesota in 2023, the poverty rate for American Indian Minnesotans is 29.3%, compared to 7.5% for White Minnesotans.
Poverty Rates in Minnesota — Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
The Asian (non-Hispanic) population in Ramsey County increased from 59,992 in 2010 to 84,473 in 2022.
Ramsey County, MN population by year, race, & more — USAFacts
📰 Sources (3)
- Ramsey County Board adopted a final 2026 property-tax levy increase of 8.25%.
- The county approved a reduced operating budget along with the levy.
- This final action replaces the previously approved 9.75% preliminary levy.
- Ramsey County scheduled its truth-in-taxation hearing for Thursday to take public comment on the proposed 9.75% levy increase.
- The article directs residents on how to learn more and submit comments regarding the proposed levy.