Having trouble viewing this email?  [ [link removed] ]View it as a Web page [ [link removed] ].






Wiener




*November 21, 2025*






Property Tax Increases: What Minnesotans Need to Know

You’ve probably seen the headlines this week about property tax notices starting to arrive in homeowners’ mailboxes. According to the Department of Revenue, property taxes statewide are expected to rise by nearly $1 billion next year.

There’s been plenty of debate about what’s driving these increases. Some have pointed to federal changes, others to inflation or state-level policies. But for Minnesotans, the root cause is clear: decisions made by Governor Walz have created the conditions that are now forcing local governments to raise taxes.

What Happened?

Over the past two years, state leaders had an opportunity to provide long-term financial stability for Minnesotans. *Instead:*


*

Gov. Walz burned through a historic $18 billion budget surplus and still raised taxes by another $10 billion.


*

Dozens of new mandates were placed on cities, counties, and schools, all of which come with heavy costs that local governments are now responsible for covering.


*

With these new burdens in place, local governments are increasing property taxes to make up the difference.


*

At the end of the day, Minnesotans are paying more and getting less, squeezed by state overspending and a long list of unfunded mandates.

Property Taxes: A Local Decision Influenced by State Actions

It’s important to remember that while property taxes are set by local governments, the decisions made at the state level have a direct and significant impact on what local communities can and must fund.

When the state pushes more costs onto cities, counties, and school districts, those costs don’t just disappear they show up in your property tax bill. That’s exactly what homeowners are seeing now.

House Republicans warned this would happen and we are continuing to fight to make Minnesota an affordable place to live. 

________________________________________________________________________



*Happy Thanksgiving*

Wishing you and your family a very happy Thanksgiving! Today we pause to reflect on the blessings in our lives, the people who support us, and the communities that make Minnesota such a special place to call home. May your holiday be filled with gratitude, good company, and time spent with those you love.

z




Please Contact Me

It’s an honor and privilege to work for you at the Capitol. Don’t hesitate to contact my office at any time this session to share your thoughts, concerns or ideas. I am here to serve you!

Mike











Facebook Logo

 

/Rep





2319 Centennial Office Building
658 Cedar Street
Saint Paul, MN 55155
651.296.4293







________________________________________________________________________

Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page [ [link removed] ]. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com [ [link removed] ].

This service is provided to you at no charge by Minnesota House GOP [ [link removed] ].

________________________________________________________________________

This email was sent to [email protected] using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: Minnesota House GOP · 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. · Saint Paul, MN 55155 GovDelivery logo [ [link removed] ]