Washington County Budget

Highlights of the Proposed 2024 Budget

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2023 Budget

Washington County is committed to sound fiscal management and financial reporting. Developing the annual county budget emphasizes providing sufficient funding for high-quality services and programs. The Budget-in-Brief is a condensed description of Washington County government and its budget. The county’s fiscal year runs January 1 through December 31.

Where the Money Comes From

Revenues for use by Washington County come from many different sources, affected by an array of outside agencies, including state and federal legislation and financial changes. County growth, historical and current trends, and potential legislative changes are considered when estimating county revenues.

2023 Major Revenue Sources $378,925,400

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Major Revenue CategoryPercentageRevenue sources
Property Taxes34%($128.4 million) 
Amount collected from property owners to support the county budget ($126.5M), the Land & Water Legacy Program ($1.2M), and the Regional Rail budget ($660,000).
Other Financing Sources20%($74.7 million)

Includes use of bond proceeds and planned use of fund balance.

Intergovernmental Revenues20%($76.8 million)

Funds received from the state, federal, or cities governments for specific projects or programs.

Other Taxes12%($46.3 million) 

Consist of transportation sales tax, county environmental charges, wheelage tax, and other miscellaneous taxes.

Fees for Services6%($21.3 million) 

Revenues generated from charges for services the county provides.

Miscellaneous Revenues4%($15.1 million)

Revenues not accounted for in other categories, such as interest earnings on the county’s investments, rent revenues, collections, donations and contributions, and revenues received from fines and penalties imposed for statutory offenses.

County Program Aid3%($11.3 million)

General purpose aid given to the county by the State of Minnesota and is intended to reduce property taxes for individual taxpayers.

Licenses and Permits1%($5.0 million)

Revenues from all businesses and occupations which are licensed to do business in the county.

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Property Taxes ($128.4M)

Amount collected from property owners to support the county budget ($126.5M), the Land & Water Legacy Program ($1.2M), and the Regional Rail budget ($660,000).

Other Financing Sources ($74.7M) 

Includes use of bond proceeds and planned use of fund balance.

Intergovernmental Revenues ($76.8M) 

Funds received from the state, federal, or cities governments for specific projects or programs.

Other Taxes ($46.3M) 

Consist of transportation sales tax, county environmental charges, wheelage tax, and other miscellaneous taxes.

Fees for Services ($21.3M) 

Revenues generated from charges for services the county provides.

Miscellaneous Revenues ($15.1M)

Revenues not accounted for in other categories, such as interest earnings on the county’s investments, rent revenues, collections, donations and contributions, and revenues received from fines and penalties imposed for statutory offenses.

County Program Aid ($11.3M) 

General purpose aid given to the county by the State of Minnesota and is intended to reduce property taxes for individual taxpayers.

Licenses & Permits ($5.0M)

Revenues from all businesses and occupations which are licensed to do business in the county.

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Budget Archived Documents

Contact Us

  1. Janna Oman

    Budget/Financial Analyst
    Phone: 651-430-6006 
    Email Budget Analyst 1

    Xai Thao

    Budget/Financial Analyst
    Phone: 651-430-6028 
    Email Budget Analyst 2