Welcome to Olmsted County, MN

When completed, the project is expected to provide up to 12 affordable housing units for veterans and their families who are experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Residents will also have access to supportive services, including case management, employment assistance, and connections to community resources. 

Property taxes help pay for important local services that state and federal funding does not fully cover. This includes public safety, roads and bridges, health and human services, parks, and services like elections, licensing, and recordkeeping.

A levy increase doesn’t always mean the county is spending more. Counties use a mix of money from property taxes, grants, fees, and state and federal funding. These sources work together to support essential services. A levy increase also does not mean an individual property owner will see an increase in their taxes.

To help the community learn more and participate in the planning process for the Northwest Expansion and Transportation Study, the Rochester-Olmsted Council of Governments will host a community open house at the Oxbow Park nature center on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m.