Collected and spent
In 2022, Dakota County spent about $551.0M. This is a Census of Governments estimate across all of its funds.
Spent
$551.0M
Fiscal year 2022 · Census of Governments estimate, all funds · spending
Where the money comes from
One tax.
Property tax
$20 per $100 of value
Source · Minnesota Department of Revenue — Property Tax, Dakota County 2024 property tax. Read on June 5, 2026.
Details
Dakota County 2024 property tax — county tax capacity rate modeled at 200 mills on 1% NTC (effective ~0.20% on market; Dakota Co is suburban Twin Cities with lower rates). Verify at Dakota County AssessorWhere it goes
Ten service lines.
Other
$177.9M
Health and human services
$130.8M
Public works
$106.5M
General government
$38.5M
Police
$27.5M
Corrections
$21.0M
Parks and recreation
$17.8M
Library
$14.0M
Courts
$9.0M
Debt service · past obligation
$8.0M
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.
Mike Slavik
Commissioner, District 1
Term end not published
Re-check by November 3, 2026
Joe Atkins
Commissioner, District 2
Term end not published
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Laurie Halverson
Commissioner, District 3
Term end not published
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William Droste
Commissioner, District 4
Term end not published
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Liz Workman
Commissioner, District 5
Term end not published
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Mary Liz Holberg
Commissioner, District 6
Term end not published
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Mary Hamann-Roland
Commissioner, District 7
Term end not published
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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
Office of the County Manager: 651-438-4418
Phone
board@co.dakota.mn.us
Email
Administration Center, 1590 Highway 55, Hastings, MN 55033
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
A Dakota County address pays these governments too. Which cities and school districts apply depends on the address.
On every bill in Dakota County
On some bills, depending on the address
Cities: 12
LakevilleNot in Who Taxes Me yet
RosemountNot in Who Taxes Me yet
EaganNot in Who Taxes Me yet
EmpireNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Inver Grove HeightsNot in Who Taxes Me yet
BurnsvilleNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Apple ValleyNot in Who Taxes Me yet
FarmingtonNot in Who Taxes Me yet
HastingsNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Mendota HeightsNot in Who Taxes Me yet
South St. PaulNot in Who Taxes Me yet
West St. PaulNot in Who Taxes Me yet
School districts: 11
Hastings Public School DistrictNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Rosemount-Apple Valley-EaganNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Farmington Public School DistrictNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Randolph Public School DistrictNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Northfield Public School DistrictNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Lakeville Public School DistrictNot in Who Taxes Me yet
West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-EaganNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School DistrictNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Inver Grove Heights SchoolsNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Cannon Falls Public School DistrictNot in Who Taxes Me yet
South St. Paul Public 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, Dakota County 2024 property tax. Read on June 5, 2026.
Details
Dakota County 2024 property tax — county tax capacity rate modeled at 200 mills on 1% NTC (effective ~0.20% on market; Dakota Co is suburban Twin Cities with lower rates). Verify at Dakota 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
Dakota County, Dakota County Board of Commissioners page. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Dakota 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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