Welcome to Olmsted County, MN

Olmsted County celebrated the ribbon-cutting and grand opening of Trailside Apartments, located at 1001 Mayowood Road SW in Rochester, on September 22, 2025. The new development provides 36 affordable rental units for individuals aged 55 and older. 

At the September 16, 2025 Olmsted County Board of Commissioners meeting, the board certified the preliminary 2026 levy for Olmsted County and the Olmsted County Housing & Redevelopment Authority (HRA).  The 2026 preliminary property tax levy for Olmsted County and the HRA combined totals $147,282,183. This will be funded with county and HRA property taxes of $141,713,639 and $5,568,544, respectively. 

Property tax reminder: The second half of real and personal property taxes are due October 15, 2025. Learn about convenient payment options—online, by mail, phone, in person, and more.