District 191 projects 4 percent tax decrease for 2025
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At its Sept. 26 meeting, the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District 191 Board of Education certified proposed property taxes for 2025, which are projected to decrease by 4.36 percent compared to 2025.
It will be the third decrease in the last five years for school property taxes. Increases over the past two years were primarily due to inflation, higher than expected enrollment and a one-time facility improvement project.
The total projected levy is $48.8 million, a decrease of $2.2 million from 2024. Final amounts may be adjusted by the state Department of Education prior to approval by the Board in December.
The district’s existing tech levy is on the ballot for renewal this fall. Because it’s an existing levy, the projected overall tax decrease will remain even if voters approve the renewal.
District 191 residents will have the opportunity to comment on the district's proposed tax levy for 2025 as part of the annual Truth in Taxation meeting, scheduled for Dec. 12 at 6:30 p.m. at Diamondhead Education Center. The Board is expected to approve the final levy at that time.
Levy History
- In most of the past six years, the District’s levy has remained flat or decreased.
- In 2023, due to inflation, higher-than-expected enrollment, and a one-time facility improvement project, the district levy saw a significant increase.
- Since 2019, the district levy has increased by a total of $5.1 million, an average of 1.9% per year, below the average inflation for that time period.
Year |
Total Levy |
Annual % change |
---|---|---|
2018 (Pay 19) |
$43.70 million |
|
2019 (Pay 20) |
$44.24 million |
1.24% |
2020 (Pay 21) |
$44.11 million |
-0.30% |
2021 (Pay 22) |
$41.40 million |
-6.15% |
2022 (Pay 23) |
$49.07 million |
18.53% |
2023 (Pay 24) |
$51.04 million |
4.01% |
2024 (Pay 25) |
$48.8 million |
-4.36% |
Total change from 2019 to 2025 |
11.7% |
Property Tax Refund/Deferral Information
The state of Minnesota has programs that may allow property taxpayers to defer portions of their property tax or receive a refund.
If you're a Minnesota homeowner or renter, you may qualify for a Property Tax Refund. The refund provides property tax relief depending on your income and property taxes. Learn more or call 651-296-3781.
The Minnesota Homestead Credit Refund can provide relief to homeowners paying property taxes, regardless of income. Learn more or call 651-296-3781.
Property Tax Deferral for Senior Citizens may allow you to defer a portion of the property taxes you owe. Learn more or call 651-556-6091.
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