December 03, 2025
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SPPS says 2026 school levy on track to rise 15% after hearing

St. Paul Public Schools says its 2026 property tax levy is on track to rise about 15% following the district’s Truth-in-Taxation hearing. The update, given after the Tuesday hearing, signals the School Board will likely adopt the levy later this month for taxes payable in 2026.

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📌 Key Facts

  • St. Paul Public Schools (SPPS) says its property tax levy is on track to increase by about 15%.
  • The district issued the update following its Truth-in-Taxation hearing.
  • The projected levy increase applies to taxes payable in 2026.
  • SPPS signaled a likely School Board adoption of the levy later this month.
  • This reporting comes from TwinCities (article: "St. Paul Public Schools property tax levy on track to increase by 15%", published 2025-12-03).

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St. Paul Public Schools property tax levy on track to increase by 15%
Twincities by Imani Cruzen December 03, 2025
New information:
  • SPPS indicates its property tax levy is on track to increase by about 15%.
  • Update follows the district’s Truth-in-Taxation hearing.
  • Signals likely School Board adoption later this month for taxes payable in 2026.