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Kandiyohi council raises concern over recent property valuation increases
Summary
Council members discussed property valuation increases of around 20% and noted the rises appear largely driven by state-mandated valuation changes, which also affect county and school district taxes rather than being primarily the result of city levy changes.
Mayor Jon Lindstrand and council members discussed recent property valuation increases and their effect on residents’ property tax bills. Council members noted that many properties, including the mayor’s, experienced increases of around 20 percent.
The council said the valuation increases are largely driven by state-mandated valuation changes and affect county and school district taxes as well, rather than being primarily the result of City levy changes.
Council members expressed concern about the impact of the current housing market on valuations and the resulting financial pressure on residents, but no formal action or directive was taken during the meeting.
