Detroit Lakes City Council approves $30.6M budget, 6.46% tax levy increase

Detroit Lakes City Council approves $30.6M budget, 6.46% tax levy increase

DETROIT LAKES — The Detroit Lakes City Council on Tuesday approved a $30.6 million budget for 2026 and set the property tax levy to be collected next year. The action comes a year after the city approved an increase of just under 8% for taxes payable in 2025. This year’s levy totals $9.26 million — a 6.46% increase — which will fund general city operations, equipment purchases, debt payments and support for the public library and airport. Even w…