Dunn County adopts 2027 budget with lower property tax rate

The Dunn County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday adopted the county's 2027 budget that lowers the county property tax rate for the seventh consecutive year.

The adopted budget establishes a county tax levy of approximately $25.36 million, an increase of less than 1 percent over the current year. Growth in Dunn County's equalized property value allowed the county tax rate to decrease from $4.30 to $4.04 per $1,000 of equalized value, a reduction of more than 6 percent.

The new rate continues a downward trend in county taxation. Since 2020, the county tax rate has fallen from $7.10 per $1,000 of equalized value to the 2027 rate of $4.04, representing a reduction of more than 43 percent over seven years.

"The Board of Supervisors worked hard to balance the need to continue essential services while being fiscally responsible," said County Manager Dan Dunbar.  "Some services were reduced, unfortunately, mainly because of limits the state imposes on raising the tax levy."

A property owner with a home equalized at $100,000 would pay about $26 less in county taxes than under the current year's rate, assuming the property's value remains unchanged. Actual taxes will vary based on changes in individual property assessments and the levies of other taxing jurisdictions in the county.

The budget includes an estimated $28.9 million in General Fund spending, down from approximately $31.2 million in the current year, an 8 percent reduction. Public safety remains the county's largest General Fund expenditure at approximately $11.2 million.

Additional budget information is available. Full budget documents are available HERE.

Media release.