Minnesota State Wire

The City of Apple Valley has released information about its 2026 preliminary budget, along with details on the ongoing budget process and property tax comparisons for 2024.

According to city documents, the budget process begins in spring with a goal-setting session by the City Council. Staff members prepare the budget from May through July, after which it is presented to the council. Budget workshops are typically held in July or September. The preliminary budget and levy are scheduled for adoption on September 12th. By September 30th, the city must notify the county of the Truth in Taxation hearing date, which usually takes place in early December. The county sends parcel-specific notices between November 11 and November 25. The Truth in Taxation meeting is set for December 12th, after which the council may adopt the final budget. The deadline to certify the final tax levy to the county is December 30.

A comparison of property taxes shows that Apple Valley’s median home value in 2024 was $362,300, with a city portion of property taxes at $1,281 for such a home. This amount is lower than many neighboring cities including Edina ($2,133), Minnetonka ($1,707), Inver Grove Heights ($1,636), and St. Louis Park ($1,593). Cities like Woodbury ($1,245), Maple Grove ($1,211), and Blaine ($1,031) had lower city portions of property taxes on their median-valued homes.

Financial reports and adopted budgets from previous years are available to residents seeking more information about city finances.

The Apple Valley Municipal Center remains open as a resource for questions regarding budgets or property taxes.