Olmsted County shares 2024 budget information
December 20, 2023
Olmsted County’s 2024 budget was approved by the Olmsted County Board of Commissioners on December 19, 2023.
The 2024 budget for Olmsted County and the Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) combined totals $371,867,176. Of this total, $130,602,040 is funded with county and HRA property taxes of $125,692,356 and $4,909,684 respectively. The remaining $241,265,136 of our budget comes from intergovernmental revenues, charges for services, transportation taxes, bond proceeds, reserves, interest income, and other miscellaneous sources.
The county’s $125,692,356 property tax is a 5.20% increase over 2023.
“For 2024, our budget funds will be used to fulfill our many requirements as a county. This includes functions such as property tax assessment, tax administration, elections, record keeping, roads and bridges, planning and zoning, solid waste management, parks and water management, law enforcement, providing space for court operations, and health and human services,” said Olmsted County Administrator Heidi Welsch.
For further details regarding Olmsted County’s 2024 budget, view the resources available on the county’s budget webpage.
2024 Budget Message: A letter from Welsch to the residents of Olmsted County. It provides details on how the budget is developed; highlights of capital improvement programs and strategic highlights; and information about investments in community resources.
Share your feedback on the 2024 Budget Message through a brief survey.
2024 Olmsted County Budget in Brief: Provides an overview of the Olmsted County budget and assessed taxes by the county and other taxing entities. It also features examples of Olmsted County’s work to provide effective and efficient government using tax levy and other revenue.
Share your feedback on the 2024 Budget in Brief through a brief survey.
2024 Olmsted County Truth in Taxation: Contains information about Olmsted County’s budget and levy. This presentation occurred in a public meeting on December 7, 2023 before the Olmsted County Board of Commissioners.
2024 Olmsted County Legislative Priorities: The Olmsted County Board of Commissioners adopted state legislative priorities for the 2024 session on November 7, 2023. The county sets priorities prior to each legislative session to help focus advocacy efforts on initiatives that will support the county’s mission and goals. The board prioritized 10 key finance and policy issues for 2024. The upcoming legislative session is a traditional bonding year and most of the county’s priorities focus on local infrastructure to promote a safe, healthy, and sustainable environment. The county will also continue to advocate for initiatives that support the well-being of residents in the county, such as improvements to the mental health system both locally and statewide.
Thank you message from Heidi Welsch
“I’d like to express gratitude to the residents of this great county. Thank you for your support and interest in the work we do. Your feedback is always welcomed and appreciated. I encourage you to contact your county commissioner to share your ideas and concerns,” continued Welsch. “The future is bright for Olmsted County, and we appreciate the incredible work of our entire county staff as well as community partners we have the pleasure of collaborating with every day. Thank you for all you do to enhance the quality of life for those who live in, work in, and visit Olmsted County.”
2023 year in review video
Olmsted County is also pleased to share a 2023 year in review video that showcases how the county worked to positively impact quality of life for residents this past year. While not a comprehensive listing of all the county’s work, this video highlights some of Olmsted County’s larger projects, initiatives, and achievements from 2023.
Learn more about county construction projects, the county’s plans for opioid settlement funds, the county’s soil health program, and so much more.
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Media contact: Gretchen Williamson, Communications Manager, 507-328-6024