This site provides information for taxpayers of Independent School District 622, North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale Schools regarding how the District’s proposed operating referendum and capital project levy may affect property taxes. The site was prepared in cooperation with Ehlers, the District’s independent municipal advisor. If you have questions about the information on this site, please contact Ehlers using the information provided below.
About the Referendum
The School Board of Independent School District No. 622, North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale Schools, will hold an operating referendum on November 4, 2025, asking voters to approve two questions.
Question 1 proposes to revoke the School District’s existing referendum revenue authorization of $206.83 per pupil and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $1,152.83 per pupil, subject to an annual increase at the rate of inflation beginning with taxes payable in 2027, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law.
Question 2 proposes a capital project levy authorization in the amount of 1.359% times the net tax capacity of the school district. The proposed capital project levy authorization will raise approximately $2,000,000 for taxes payable in 2026, the first year it is to be levied. The estimated total cost of the projects to be funded over that time period is approximately $20,000,000. The additional revenue from the proposed capital project levy authorization will provide funds for the acquisition, installation, replacement, support and maintenance of software, software licenses, computers, improved technology equipment, networks, infrastructure, technology systems related to security and operations, and the costs of technology related personnel and training.
For more information on how these funds would be used, return to the District’s referendum website.
Impact on Property Taxes
Approval of the ballot question(s) would result in a property tax increase beginning with taxes payable in 2026. Both the operating referendum and capital project levy would remain in place for 10 years. The operating referendum will increase each year by the rate of inflation beginning with taxes payable in 2027. To determine the estimated impact of the proposed ballot questions on your 2026 taxes, follow the instructions below or view sample property types and values here.
Your 2026 taxes will be based on the 2025 Estimated Market Value (EMV), which was provided on the “Notice of Valuation and Classification” mailed by your county in March 2025.
Click on the link below, agree to the terms and conditions (may need to allow pop ups to see this screen), enter in your search criteria and hit “search”. Select your parcel from the results screen. On the top of your screen, click to view the “Property Value” tab. Use the value listed as “EMV Total” for 2025 Assessed Values in the calculator below.
Click on the link below, select to search by parcel number or address, and then enter in your search criteria. On the search results screen, select your parcel. On the next screen, in the green “Information & Links” box, click to view your “2025 Valuation Notice” (must allow pop-ups to see this screen). Use the value listed as “Estimated Market Value” for 2026 located within the “Step 1” box in the calculator below.
Online Calculators: Estimating Tax Impact
Residential Homestead Property
If you own a RESIDENTIAL HOMESTEAD property, enter the Estimated Market Value below to see the estimated tax impact.
Commercial / Industrial Property
If you own COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL property, enter the Estimated Market Value below to see the estimated tax impact.
Apartments and Residential Non-Homestead (2 or more units)
If you own APARTMENTS AND/OR RESIDENTIAL NON-HOMESTEAD property, enter the Estimated Market Value below to see the estimated tax impact.
There are certain Minnesota Tax Credits and Deferrals that may affect certain property owners' situations. They include:
Minnesota Homestead Credit Refund
If your household income is less than approximately $139,320, you may qualify for the Homestead Credit Refund (also known as the “Circuit Breaker” refund). This program, which has existed since the 1970s, is intended to reduce tax burdens for homeowners with relatively low incomes and relatively high property tax burdens. Some important facts about this program are summarized below.
- Available each year to owners of homestead property
- Applies only to the taxes attributable to the house, garage, and one acre on agricultural homestead property
- Available to all owners of residential homestead and agricultural homestead property with household incomes of less than $139,320
- Refund is on a sliding scale, based on your income and your total property tax burden
- The maximum refund is $3,310
- To determine eligibility and refund amounts, complete Minnesota tax form M1PR
For more information and instructions on obtaining a property tax refund, please visit https://www.revenue.state.mn.us/property-tax-refund.
Special Property Tax Refund
If your total property taxes increase by more than 12 percent and more than $100 from one year to the next, you may qualify for a state refund equal to a portion of the increase. There is no income limit for this refund and the maximum refund is $1,000.
To determine eligibility and refund amounts, complete Minnesota tax form M1PR.
For more information and instructions on obtaining a property tax refund, please visit https://www.revenue.state.mn.us/property-tax-refund.
Senior Citizen Property Tax Deferral
If you are 65 years or older and have a household income of $96,000 or less, you may be eligible to defer a portion of the property taxes on your home, through the Senior Citizen Property Tax Deferral Program. The program:
- Limits the maximum amount of property tax you pay to 3 percent of your total household income
- Provides predictability; the amount of tax you pay will not change for as long as you participate in this program
For more information and instructions on obtaining a property tax refund, please visit https://www.revenue.state.mn.us/property-tax-refund.
Income Taxes
If you itemize deductions for federal income taxes, you may deduct a portion of your property taxes paid.
Starting with your 2024 taxes, renters can claim the Renter’s refundable credit on a Minnesota income tax return. Renters will no longer file a Renter’s Property Tax Refund.