Stearns County adopts 2026 budget and 5.2% tax levy; tax rate expected to fall slightly The board approved the 2026 budget with a 5.2% tax levy increase and a large contingency intended to protect fund balance; staff said the tax rate will fall slightly and that Stearns County’s levy increase is modest compared with many other counties.

Stearns County has just approved a budget for 2026 that includes a 5.2% tax levy increase, but the tax rate is set to drop slightly—find out how this impacts your wallet!

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