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Crookston City Council adopts 8% property tax levy for taxes payable in 2026
Summary
Council approved an 8% levy increase for taxes payable in 2026 to cover budget shortfalls and build reserves; staff said the increase would raise about $358,888 above the 2025 levy and estimated impacts of roughly $35/year on a $150,000 home and $69/year on a $250,000 home.
The Crookston City Council voted to adopt an 8% property tax levy for taxes payable in 2026 to address projected budget shortfalls and to strengthen city reserves.
A city staff member presented the proposed levy and its rationale, saying the 8% increase “would be 358,888 above the prior 2025 levy” and that it would help cover a 2.65% shortfall and provide limited reserve funds. Staff offered to show slides illustrating the tax burden on different household values and a comparison across a 1–10% range.
Staff walked council through household impact examples: on an 8% increase, a $150,000 home would see about $35 annually (about $2.92 per month) and a $250,000 home about $69 annually (about $5.75 per month), according to staff slides presented during the meeting.
Council and staff also compared Crookston’s levy trajectory with other cities and discussed wage and facility pressures that contributed to the decision. After discussion, the council adopted the levy by roll-call vote.
Next steps: the levy will be incorporated into the 2026 budget and reflected in property tax statements for taxes payable in 2026.
