The Dakota County Board of Commissioners approved the county’s 2024 budget and property tax levy Tuesday morning, highlighting the growing demand for social services.

The county’s operating budget of $336 million will be used to fund programs including crisis services, public safety, election administration, road and bridge construction, environmental protection, parks and greenways and library services.

The property tax levy increase of 3.5 percent will add $10 annually in property tax for the area’s median home value of $372,000, according to the county.

Commissioner Liz Workman (Courtesy of Dakota County)

“This budget balances the needs of our residents with the responsibility we have to our taxpayers,” said Liz Workman, Dakota County board chair, on Tuesday. “We’re helping those in need and providing important and valued services that continue to make Dakota County a premier place to live and work.”

Dakota County’s tax rate will remain the lowest among metro counties, according to a county news release.

Total spending for the county, which includes operations and capital improvements, is projected to total $514 million.

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