Council certifies preliminary 2027 levy, sets Dec. 7 public hearing; allocates $100,000 for Any Path Home

Sep 21, 2026

The Rochester City Council certified a preliminary 2027 property tax levy of $124,901,338 (a 5.59% increase in the total levy compared with 2026), set the Dec. 7 final hearing, and approved a $100,000 allocation from statewide affordable housing aid for Any Path Home.

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City Administrator Zelms presented the recommended preliminary 2027 levy and supplemental budget on Sept. 21, asking council to certify a preliminary property tax levy of $124,901,338 and establish a Dec. 7 public hearing for final adoption.

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