Olmsted County Discovers Overcollection of 2026 Property Taxes

Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- Residents of Olmsted County have been overbilled for property tax collections. 

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A news release issued by the county on Friday says staff recently discovered the error. 

It pertains to collections related to the 2026 property tax levy and is being described in the news release as an “ administrative data entry error.” 

Error Leads to Olmsted County Over collecting Property Taxes

The statement from the county says an additional $1.5 million was assessed to county property owners, which represents about 1.06% of the 2026 county property tax levy. 

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“This was a genuine human mistake,” said County Administrator Travis Gransee in the statement. Gransee went on to say that staff plans to recommend allocating the extra money towards the 2027 budget. 

The statement says “Internal controls have been implemented” to ensure the county does not over collect in the future. 

Gransee says the county administration is working with the county auditor’s office and following guidance from the Minnesota Department of revenue to “ensure this matter is handled properly and transparently.”

2026 Budget Included 6.8% Property Tax Levy Increase

The Olmsted County Board of Commissioners approved a $141,713,639 property tax levy to support the $412,645,825 2026 budget last December.

The amount collected through the property tax levy was increased by 6.8%.  

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Olmsted County Board Chair David Senjem said, “We understand the significance of getting our property tax levy right and are taking concrete steps to strengthen our controls to prevent errors like this in the future. We remain accountable to you and to being responsible stewards of public funds.”

Correction: A previous version of this story said the extra money would be allocated to the 2027 budget