ST. PAUL — Property taxes across Minnesota could increase by a total of up to $1 billion next year under approved levy increases from counties, cities and school boards and other taxing districts adopted in 2025.

The increases, payable in 2026 and reported by the state Department of Revenue this week, continue a trend in the 2020s as inflation continues to drive up operational costs, according to groups representing local governments.

Statewide, levies could reach up to $14.6 billion next year, an increase of 6.9% from 2025. The final number is typically lower than the maximum set in preliminary numbers and is used as a starting point for governments as they set final levies.

Final property taxes are set by the end of the year, after local governments calculate estimates for individual

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