Collected and spent
In 2022, Anoka County spent about $334.2M. This is a Census of Governments estimate across all of its funds.
Spent
$334.2M
Fiscal year 2022 · Census of Governments estimate, all funds · spending
Where the money comes from
One tax.
Property tax
$22 per $100 of value
Source · Minnesota Department of Revenue — Property Tax, Anoka County 2024 property tax. Read on June 5, 2026.
Details
Anoka County 2024 property tax — county tax capacity rate modeled at 220 mills on 1% NTC (effective ~0.22% on market). Verify at Anoka County AssessorWhere it goes
Ten service lines.
Health and human services
$93.1M
Police
$56.2M
Other
$56.0M
Public works
$55.5M
Corrections
$26.6M
Parks and recreation
$13.8M
Courts
$12.5M
Library
$9.6M
General government
$7.6M
Debt service · past obligation
$3.3M
Bars in both tables share one scale. Hatched lines pay for past obligations, not current services.
Source · 2022 Census of Governments - Estimated service split source. Read on October 20, 2026.
Who decides
The county board adopts the yearly budget. It also votes the county tax levy. The county sends that levy to the county auditor in December. 7 Commissioners, one for each of 7 districts.
John Heinrich
Commissioner, District 1
Term end not published
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Julie Braastad
Commissioner, District 2
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Jeff Reinert
Commissioner, District 3
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Scott Schulte
Commissioner, District 4
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Mike Gamache
Commissioner, District 5
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Julie Jeppson
Commissioner, District 6
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Mandy Meisner
Commissioner, District 7
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Source · Minnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutes, Minn. Stat. §375.169, Summary budget statement. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Minn. Stat. §375.169, Summary budget statement (the county board adopts the budget), with §275.07 subd. 1 (taxes voted by counties are certified to the county auditor) (read 2026-10-10)When decisions happen
State law sets the date at 5 working days after December 20. The board holds its first meeting of the year on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in January.
Each yearCounties send their tax levy to the auditor by late December.
Next electionThe next general election is November 3, 2026.
Commissioners serve 4-year terms.
How to reach it
County: 763-324-4000
Phone
2100 3rd Avenue, Anoka, MN 55303
Mailing address
Source · Minnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutes, Minn. Stat. §275.07 subd. 1, Certification of levy. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Minn. Stat. §275.07 subd. 1, Certification of levy (read 2026-10-10)Also on this tax bill
An Anoka County address pays these governments too. Which cities and school districts apply depends on the address.
On every bill in Anoka County
On some bills, depending on the address
Cities: 15
East BethelNot in Who Taxes Me yet
ColumbusNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Ham LakeNot in Who Taxes Me yet
NowthenNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Oak GroveNot in Who Taxes Me yet
AndoverCityBlaineNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Lino LakesNot in Who Taxes Me yet
RamseyNot in Who Taxes Me yet
St. FrancisNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Coon RapidsNot in Who Taxes Me yet
FridleyNot in Who Taxes Me yet
AnokaNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Columbia HeightsNot in Who Taxes Me yet
CentervilleNot in Who Taxes Me yet
School districts: 9
Anoka-Hennepin Public School DistrictNot in Who Taxes Me yet
St. Francis Area SchoolsNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Forest Lake Public School DistrictNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Centennial Public School DistrictNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Elk River School DistrictNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Spring Lake Park Public SchoolsNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Columbia Heights Public School DistrictNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Fridley Public School DistrictNot in Who Taxes Me yet
White Bear Lake School DistrictNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Sources
Spent
2022 Census of Governments - Estimated service split source. Read on October 20, 2026.
Taxes
Minnesota Department of Revenue — Property Tax, Anoka County 2024 property tax. Read on June 5, 2026.
Details
Anoka County 2024 property tax — county tax capacity rate modeled at 220 mills on 1% NTC (effective ~0.22% on market). Verify at Anoka County AssessorWho decides
Minnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutes, Minn. Stat. §375.169, Summary budget statement. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Minn. Stat. §375.169, Summary budget statement (the county board adopts the budget), with §275.07 subd. 1 (taxes voted by counties are certified to the county auditor) (read 2026-10-10)When decisions happen
Minnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutes, Minn. Stat. §275.07 subd. 1, Certification of levy. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Minn. Stat. §275.07 subd. 1, Certification of levy (read 2026-10-10)How to reach it
Anoka County, Anoka County Board of Commissioners page. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Anoka County Board of Commissioners page (read 2026-10-10)What it does
2022 Census of Governments - Estimated service split source. Read on October 17, 2026.
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