Eden Prairie School Board Approved Tax Levy Increase

The district authorized a 2.98% preliminary tax levy increase for the upcoming fiscal year.

Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Administration

Eden Prairie School Board Approved Tax Levy Increase

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The Eden Prairie School Board has officially approved a preliminary tax levy increase of 2.98%. This measure represents an increase of approximately $1.96 million over current levels for the district.

Why it matters

State law required the school board to approve the preliminary levy by September 30 to ensure compliance with funding regulations. By setting the amount at the maximum permitted, the district maintains flexibility as it finalizes figures with the state.

The total proposed tax levy is $67.8 million, which includes a 5.28% increase in the general fund levy offset by an 8.66% decrease in debt service payments. This preliminary rate allows for an annual tax increase of $36 for a home valued at $492,800.

The players

Eden Prairie School Board

This is the governing body responsible for overseeing the educational district's budget and setting property tax levy amounts for residents.

Minnesota Department of Education

This state-level agency provides regulatory oversight for school districts and coordinates the final approval process for annual tax levies.

Hennepin County

This local government entity is responsible for the mailing and administration of property tax statements for residents within the district.

The details

The board voted for the increase during their September 28 meeting to stay within state-mandated deadlines. Officials are currently working with the Minnesota Department of Education to finalize the specific figures before the public hearing process.

The school board voted to approve the preliminary levy on September 28, 2026.
The legal deadline for board approval of the preliminary levy was September 30, 2026.
Hennepin County will mail proposed property tax statements to owners in November 2026.
The district will host a public hearing on the proposed levy on December 14, 2026.
The approved tax levy will become payable in 2027.

Culture Shift

The district's budget process operates within the framework of Minnesota's annual school district tax levy certification statutes. This follows a long-standing pattern where school boards manage local revenue fluctuations against state-mandated fiscal calendars.

Property owners in Eden Prairie can expect to see their proposed tax statements arriving via mail in November. Depending on the final valuation of their homes, these residents may see an increase in annual property taxes payable in 2027.

The takeaway

While the preliminary levy was approved at 2.98%, the final figure could potentially be lower following public input. Residents should monitor the upcoming hearing on December 14 to understand how the finalized budget may influence their specific property tax obligations.

What happens next

The school board will hold a public hearing on the proposed tax levy on December 14, 2026, followed by the official certification of the final levy amount.