truth-in-taxation

Stearns County is considering a 2019 budget that would spend just under $140-million, an increase of 3.5% over last year.

Stearns County residents would likely see a decrease in the county portion of their taxes in 2013 despite a proposed increase in the budget for next year.

The city of Sartell has approved a preliminary 2013 budget increase of about 4.2% or $5.7-million.

Stearns County will collect less taxes next year after the board of commissioners voted on a 1% decrease in the 2012 budget. The board had three options to choose from including a 1% increase, a 1/3% decrease and a 1% decrease.

Sartell residents will see the city portion of their property taxes hold the line in 2012. The city council approved a preliminary budget and tax levy Monday.

Stearns County is the first county in the state to offer property tax statements via e-mail. You now have the option to sign up to have your truth-in-taxation and property tax statements sent to your inbox rather than sent through the mail..