Hennepin County sets 2027 maximum levy as board advances proposed budget
September 29, 2026 | Hennepin County, Minnesota
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The board voted to set the county’s 2027 maximum property tax levy and advance the proposed 2027 budget. Administration explained the levy sets an upper limit the board cannot exceed when adopting a final tax levy in December.
Chair Irene Fernando said the proposed 2027 budget is lower than the 2026 budget but noted the levy must rise "to make up" for cuts: "The 2027 budget is lower than the 2026 budget," she said, and staff reported that federal and state funding for mandated human services will drop by nearly $28,000,000 next year. Commissioners praised efforts to preserve library hours and avoid mass layoffs while expressing concern about pressure on households from an 8.15% levy increase.
Chair Irene Fernando said the proposed 2027 budget is lower than the 2026 budget but noted the levy must rise "to make up" for cuts: "The 2027 budget is lower than the 2026 budget," she said, and staff reported that federal and state funding for mandated human services will drop by nearly $28,000,000 next year. Commissioners praised efforts to preserve library hours and avoid mass layoffs while expressing concern about pressure on households from an 8.15% levy increase.
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