City Budget

The City of Owatonna’s budget is the result of several months of preparation and review by Council and staff. This budget reflects the City of Owatonna’s Strategic Priorities.

2026 Budget

The 2026 Budget & Levies were adopted by City Council during their December 16, 2025 meeting. Done Editing

• 2026 Summary Budget Publication (PDF)
• 2026 Budget City Council Presentation 12-16-25 (PDF)
• 2026 Proposed Budget
• 2026 Budget Development Calendar (PDF)
• 2026 Budget FAQs (PDF)
• 2026 Budget Study Session Presentation 11-18-2025 (PDF)
• 2026 Budget Truth-in-Taxation Presentation (PDF)

Prior Year Budgets

• 2015-2024 Budget Documents

Resources

• Why Your Property Taxes Change from Year to Year - League of Minnesota Cities
• Property Tax Statement 101 - League of Minnesota Cities
• Paying for City Services - League of Minnesota Cities
• Property Tax & Elections Steele County
• Assessor’s Office Steele County

League of Minnesota Cities Videos

• Special Delivery: City Services & Your Property Taxes [P1] 
• Special Delivery: City Services & Your Property Taxes [P2] 
• Special Delivery: City Services & Your Property Taxes [P3]