Albert Lea approves property tax levy, increasing taxes by 14%
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(ABC 6 News) — In Albert Lea, the city council unanimously approved a 14% tax levy.
The city was originally planning on increasing property taxes by 15.75% but is now lowering that number to 14%.
If you own a home in Albert Lea, for every $100,000 of your home value, your property taxes would increase by nearly $60 per year.
City officials say the increase comes from the improvements being made at the city’s rec centers.