The TAX IMPACT

What a local operating levy means for taxpayers

An operating levy referendum gives local residents the opportunity to decide whether to approve a property tax that would provide funding for their public schools.

If approved on November 4, Marshall Public Schools’ operating levy would begin in 2026 and include annual inflation adjustments to keep pace with rising costs. Agricultural and seasonal/recreational property would not be taxed by the levy. If the referendum is approved, your property tax impact will be determined by the value of your property.

A home valued at $225,000 (approximately the district median) would see an estimated tax increase of $26 per month.

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MPS is currently one of the few districts in our region without a local operating levy and among about 20% of districts statewide without a locally approved levy to support their operations.

Who would the operating levy apply to?

The levy would apply to all owners of residential or commercial property within the boundaries of Marshall Public School District. The tax impact on individual properties would be determined by the property’s share of the overall tax base, regardless of property type. For example, a homestead valued at $200,000 would see the same tax impact as a commercial property of equivalent value.

Applies

  • Homesteads

  • Agricultural homesteads +1 acre of surrounding land (up to $500,000)

  • Commercial and industrial property

Does Not Apply

  • Agricultural land

  • Seasonal properties

Local decision, local impact

All tax revenue raised by the levy would go directly towards student programs, services and staffing. If approved, our district’s residents can be confident these tax dollars are being put to work exclusively within our school community. Not one cent will be collected for use by a city, county, or the state of Minnesota.

Are there ways to reduce my tax impact?

Yes! Tax credits and deferrals like 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.