Understanding property taxes

Property taxes are the primary funding source for local services provided by cities, counties, school districts and other special districts.

November 01, 2021

City partners with Just Deeds

The City of St. Louis Park is proud to be partnering with Just Deeds in its commitment to being a leader in racial equity and inclusion in order to create a more just and inclusive community for all.

October 25, 2021 6:00 a.m.

Rules changed for home-based businesses

Recently, the City of St. Louis Park changed its ordinance for home occupations (commonly known as home-based businesses) to allow more uses.

October 23, 2021

St. Louis Park recreation staff receive MRPA awards

Mark Oestreich, Westwood Hills Nature Center manager, and Jason West, recreation superintendent, received the Tommy Johnson Award. Nate Rosa, recreation supervisor, received the Jack Niles Award.

October 21, 2021 11:48 a.m.

Preliminary 2022 property tax levy set

In September, the 2022 preliminary property tax levy was set with a 6.5% increase over the 2021 property tax levy.

October 21, 2021

City offers cost share for Building Operator Certification training

The City of St. Louis Park is offering cost share funds for St. Louis Park property owners who pay for their building operators to attend Building Operator Certification (BOC) training.

October 21, 2021

City of St. Louis Park joins Just Deeds Project

As part of its commitment to being a leader in racial equity and inclusion and to create a more just and inclusive community for all, the City of St. Louis Park has joined The Just Deeds Project.

October 20, 2021 5:20 p.m.

City partners with Twin Cities Film Fest on topics of mental health, environmental justice

The city’s environment and sustainability and human rights commissions are co-hosting a screening of YOUTH v GOV at the Twin Cities Film Fest Oct. 30 at 11 a.m.

October 18, 2021 7:00 a.m.

St. Louis Park residents invited to apply for Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Citizen Advisory Committee

Applications are open for 2022 appointments to the citizen advisory committee (CAC) for the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD).

October 14, 2021 11:00 a.m.

Lease termination, eviction protections for non-payment of rent end Oct. 12

As of Oct. 12, 2021, all lease termination and eviction protections for non-payment of rent have been lifted, except for eligible renters with pending COVID-19 rental assistance applications.

October 13, 2021 10:17 a.m.

Catalytic converter marking event Oct. 26

A catalytic converter marking event has been scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 26, 3 – 7 p.m. at the Municipal Service Center.

October 13, 2021 9:00 a.m.

Citywide speed limit reductions debut this fall

This year, to support safer streets, the city will be adjusting speed limits on city streets.

October 10, 2021

Resources available to pay utility bills

The Minnesota Department of Commerce’s Energy Assistance Program offers eligible residents help to pay their gas, electric, water and sewer bills.

October 07, 2021

Westwood Hills Nature Center celebrates 40 years Sept. 26

Hundreds of visitors and dignitaries, including Minnesota Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan, marked the 40th anniversary of Westwood Hills Nature Center Sept. 26.

October 06, 2021 12:31 p.m.

St. Louis Park residents receive 2021 Evergreen Awards

Hannah and Jason Schoneman and Nancy Wolf are the 2021 recipients of the Evergreen Award, an annual award presented by the city to recognize properties that are uniquely designed with well-maintained landscapes.

October 06, 2021 11:42 a.m.

City receives first-place Sustainable City Award from League of Minnesota Cities

October 05, 2021

Westwood Hills Nature Center earns national award for innovation in park design

Westwood Hills Nature Center recently received the Innovation in Park Design Award from the National Recreation and Parks Association for the new interpretive center building.

September 30, 2021 1:35 p.m.

City recognized with APA MN Success Stories in Implementation award

During the 2021 Minnesota American Planning Association conference, the city received a Success Stories in Implementation award for the Historic Walker Lake District Revitalization Plan.

September 28, 2021 12:19 p.m.

Former City of St. Louis Park deputy city manager receives labor relations award

Nancy Deno, former City of St. Louis Park deputy city manager and human resources director, recently received the 2019 Excellence in Labor Relations Award from MPELRA.

September 23, 2021 11:14 a.m.

City seeks input by Oct. 21 on efforts to control stormwater pollution

The city’s MS4 permit is reissued annually through the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. As part of this year’s process, the public is invited to comment by Oct. 21,regarding the reissuance of the permit.

September 22, 2021