Becker County sets preliminary 9% tax levy hike for next year

Becker County sets preliminary 9% tax levy hike for next year

DETROIT LAKES — Becker County set a preliminary property tax levy increase of about 9% on Tuesday for taxes payable next year. The increase reflects higher costs for the county — such as health insurance premium increases of over 8%, and pay increases for county employees averaging around 6% for next year. The preliminary levy hike can be lowered, but not increased, when the board sets the final levy for 2026, and Commissioner Barry Nelson said …