Tax Impact
How will the referendum affect taxpayers?
If voters approve one or more questions, funding for the investments will be provided by a property tax increase starting in 2026. On a $164,100 home (approximately the average in the district), the projected monthly cost will be:
How will each question be taxed?
If approved by voters, the tax impact for Question One and Question Three would apply to all property types. Because these questions seek funding through bonds, farmers can use the Ag2School tax credit, which provides a 70% credit on all agricultural property, excluding the homestead and one surrounding acre.
Because Question Two seeks funding through an operating levy, the tax impact for this question would only apply to residential property. Most farmland and seasonal recreational properties are exempt.
Calculate your tax impact!
Your tax impact will depend on the value of your property. Use our tax calculator to easily determine how much you’ll pay by entering your parcel ID number(s). The calculator uses the most recent preliminary pay 2026 valuation information provided by Roseau County.
Are there ways to reduce my tax impact?
Yes! Tax credits and deferrals such as the Minnesota Homestead Credit Refund, Special Property Tax Refund, and the Senior Citizen Property Tax Deferral can reduce the tax impact of the approved referendum on your home, depending on your age, income, and other factors.
For farmers, the Ag2School tax impact provides a 70% credit for all bond referendum taxes (such as Questions One and Three) on agricultural property, excluding the homestead and one surrounding acre.
Local decision, local impact
If any of the referendum questions are approved, the taxes raised by the levy will go directly towards the proposed projects. District residents can be confident these tax dollars will be used exclusively within our school community. Not a single dollar will go toward any city, county, or the state of Minnesota.