On Monday, December 15, the City Council approved Bloomington’s 2026 property tax levy and general fund budget with a tax levy increase of 6.96%. For a median-valued homeowner that equates to an increase of $124.39 per year, or $2.39 per week. This is a 2.48% reduction from Bloomington’s preliminary tax levy of 9.44%. Bloomington’s approved 2026 property tax levy and budget is also lower than the average preliminary 2026 tax levy increase of Minnesota cities, which is 8.7%.
Internal Service Funds:Fund 7100 - Fleet; Fund 7200 – Public Safety Technology & Equipment; Fund 7300 – Insurance; Fund 7400 – Employee Benefits; Fund 7450 – Accrued Benefits; Fund 7500 – Communications Support Services; Fund 7600 – Information Technology; Fund 7700 – Facilities
December 15, 2025:
City Council to approve Final 2026 tax levy and budget
Ordinance to Increase Solid Waste and Refuse Collection Fees
Resolution to Change Storm Water Charges
Resolution Approving 2025 Utility Fund Budgets
November 18, 2024: Non-property tax budget requests
Non-property tax budget requests for the following 10 funds on the consent agenda at the November 18, 2024 City Council Meeting for the Council’s approval. These funds do not receive property tax support.
Special Revenue Funds: Fund 2250 - Opioid Settlement; Fund 2300 - South Loop Revolving Dev.; Fund 2350 - Creative Placemaking; Fund 2600 – Cemetery; Fund 2700 – DWI Forfeiture; Fund 2710 – Enhanced 911; Fund 2720 – State Drug Forfeiture; Fund 2725 – Federal DOJ Drug Forfeiture; Fund 2726 – Fed. Treasury Drug Forfeiture;
Enterprise Fund: Fund 6700 – Police Contractual Overtime November 25, 2024: Special meeting to discuss 2025 general fund budget
November 25, 2024: Special meeting to discuss 2025 property tax levy and general fund budget
Internal Service Fund budgets requests for the following eight funds will be included on the consent agenda at the December 2, 2024 City Council Meeting for the Council’s approval.
Internal Service Funds:Fund 7100 - Fleet; Fund 7200 – Public Safety Technology & Equipment; Fund 7300 – Insurance; Fund 7400 – Employee Benefits; Fund 7450 – Accrued Benefits; Fund 7500 – Communications Support Services; Fund 7600 – Information Technology; Fund 7700 – Facilities
December 9, 2024: Continued discussion of 2025 property tax levy and general fund budget
2026 Budget information and outreach event calendar
Throughout summer and fall 2025, staff hosted information tables to share about the 2026 budget process.
Saturday, May 17, 2025, Public Works Open House
Saturday, May 17, 2025, Police Department Open House
Saturday, June 21, 2025, Juneteenth Celebration
Sunday, June 22, 2025, Bloomington Pride Festival
Saturday, August 2, 2025, Farmer's Market
Let's Talk Bloomington comment board
In August, the Council held a study session to dive into the 2026 budget. At that meeting, we set aside time on the agenda specifically for public comment. If you weren’t able to make the meeting, you can share your thoughts online at blm.mn/budgetfeedback.
*Consultation has concluded. The 2026 City Budget was adopted on December 15, 2025.
In the December 17, 2025 Council Minute, Mayor Tim Busse recaps the final 2026 tax levy and budget, provides information on the Housing and Redevelopment Authority budget and what the HRA does, and highlights the City’s legislative priorities for 2026.
In the December 10, 2025 Council Minute, Mayor Tim Busse discusses the 2026 Budget and Tax Levy including the recent Truth in Taxation Hearing, congratulates the Omar Bonderud Human Rights Award recipients, and wraps up thanking Bloomington Police for their work and bravery in a recent use-of-force incident.
In the November 26, 2025 Council Minute, Mayor Tim Busse shares highlights from a recent trade mission, provides the latest update on the 2026 budget and tax levy, congratulates Creative Placemaking for receiving an award, and celebrates a major renovation of the library at Normandale Community College.
In the October 24, 2025 Council Minute, Mayor Tim Busse welcomes new City Manager Zach Walker as he begins his role, gives an update on the 2026 budget discussions, and recaps several exciting events that recently took place in Bloomington.
In the September 10, 2025 Council Minute, Mayor Tim Busse shares the latest on the 2026 tax levy and budget, provides an update on the community health and wellness center, and calls for an action on gun violence.
In the August 18, 2025 Council Minute, Mayor Tim Busse provides an update on Monday’s study session which focused on the preliminary 2026 tax levy and general fund budget, welcomes Metro micro transit service to Bloomington and officially announces the new city manager who will arrive in October.
Understanding your property taxes and home valuations
Bloomington’s deputy finance officer and city assessor help you understand two important documents that arrive in mailboxes in March: your property tax statement and home valuation notice.
Annual budget books and budget in brief
The Annual Budget Books for the past five years are linked below. More financial reports are available at blm.mn/financialreports.
Thank you for your input on the 2026 budget! Voice your opinion on a variety of City projects at Let's Talk Bloomington, the City's website for community conversations.
