Residents of Woodbury have a critical date looming on their calendars. According to an official statement by the City of Woodbury, a public meeting will be held on December 10 to discuss the 2026 city budget, which proposes a 9.6% hike in city taxes on the median value home. This increase equates to roughly $130 more per year. Those interested can show up at the City Council meeting at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall to learn about the tax impacts of the proposed budget, and the programs and services it aims to support.
Woodbury's budgetary moves are to directly address needs within a burgeoning community. The preliminary property tax levy has been set at about $58 million, a number offered up by City Administrator Jeff Dahl to ultimately support services and capital improvements. The city taxes on a residential home valued at $451,500 – which is the current median for 2026 – are expected to climb from $1,360 to $1,490. This specific piece of the financial puzzle has been outlined on page X of the material provided, detailing how homes of varying values will feel this adjustment.
The full scope of the proposed budget amounts to some $154.7 million, as was noted during the truth-in-taxation hearing held on September 24. These funds are to be divided across various facets of the city's infrastructure, including but not limited to the General Fund, water and sewer utilities, community favorites like the Eagle Valley Golf Course, and more. This level of investment, officials hope, will meaningfully sustain growth and maintain standards of living that residents have come to expect.
For those looking to deep dive into the specifics before the public meeting, the proposed 2026 city budget is available for review online. For those preferring a physical copy, it's accessible at City Hall or at R.H. Stafford Library. Reach out directly to the Woodbury Finance Division at 651-714-3507 for questions.
