Which county has the lowest levy increase in the metro area? Washington County at 6.95%

Which county has the lowest levy increase in the metro area? Washington County at 6.95%

The Washington County Board on Tuesday unanimously approved the property tax levy and budget for 2026. The $148.9 million levy represents a 6.95 percent increase over 2025 — the lowest county levy increase proposed in the metro area, according to county officials. That means the owner of a median-valued home ($423,700) that had a median increase in value (1.7 percent) will see a $41 increase in the county portion of property taxes for 2026, or a…