US local government property tax levy measures

Local governments in the United States are utilizing property tax levies to address funding requirements for public services and education.

In Corvallis, the School Board has moved to place a local option levy renewal on the November ballot to support elementary programs, high school athletics, and counseling. This measure, if approved, would provide approximately $11.3 million annually for five years. Simultaneously, Summit County officials approved language for a 2026 ballot measure to extend the Strong Future mill levy indefinitely, aiming to maintain funding for wildfire mitigation, behavioral health, and early childhood care without increasing property taxes.

As budget challenges persist, other districts are pursuing similar measures. In Summit, the Board of Education is considering a $5.9 million mill levy override for teacher compensation and technical certifications. In Minneapolis, the Public School Board is preparing to approve a preliminary levy to address a $60 million budget gap, following a proposal for an 11.3% increase.