Budget & Finance
Ramsey County uses its two-year (biennial) operating budget to monitor revenue and expenses, and to improve financial management and strategic planning. The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) is used to fund projects such as major equipment purchases and construction or renovation of facilities. Annual financial reports present the county's financial position, along with historical trend data and demographic information.
Explore current budget revenues and expenditures
2026-27 biennial budget information
Ramsey County’s 2026-2027 budget process advances the vision, mission and goals established by the Board of Commissioners and the strategic priorities outlined in the County's strategic plan.
Budget proposals from service teams will include and focus on the following:
- Prioritizing County responsible services
- Operating as One Ramsey County
- Investing in organizational excellence
- Advancing partnerships
- Supporting long-term fiscal health
Key Dates
- Tuesday, Sept. 2 – County Manager budget presentation to Board.
- Monday, Sept. 15 – Joint Property Tax Advisory Committee (JPTAC) reviews overall property tax levels for Ramsey County, city of Saint Paul, and Saint Paul Public Schools.
- September 15-22 – Department budget presentations to County Board.
- Monday, Sept. 22 – First public hearing.
- Tuesday, Sept. 23 – County Board Certifies the 2026 maximum property tax levy.
- December – Truth in Taxation public hearing.
- December – Final budget and levy approval.
2025 supplemental budget and performance measures
- 2025 approved supplemental budget book (PDF)
- County Manager 2025 supplemental budget kickoff - Aug. 27, 2024 (PDF)
- Service Team presentations
- Performance measurement dashboards
- 2025 Proposed Supplemental Budget Book (PDF)
- Assessor's Office presentation on trends affecting property values and taxes - Aug. 27, 2024 (PDF)
- 2025 Supplemental Budget Presentations
2024-25 biennial budget information
- 2024-2025 approved biennial budget book (PDF)
- 2024-2025 proposed biennial budget book (PDF)
- 2024-2025 fee schedule (PDF)
- Community indicators
- Video: County Manager's 2024-25 proposed budget presentation
Presentations
- Dec. 6 2023 presentation on proposed budget and tax levy (PDF)
- Video: Dec. 6 public hearing on proposed budget and tax levy
- County Manager's 2024-25 proposed budget presentation (PDF)
- Community indicator and performance measurement board presentation (PDF)
- Trends affecting values and property taxes payable 2024 presentation (PDF)
- Video: 2024-25 biennial budget information and listening session
Board hearing follow-up information
- Summary and recording of the Dec. 11, 2024 public hearing
- Summary and recording of the Dec. 6, 2023 public hearing
This follow-up information is organized by Service Team.
Current Capital Improvement budget and plan
The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) is a six-year plan for facility, equipment and infrastructure needs. The capital budget consists of those projects funded in the first two years of the CIP. An advisory committee consisting of up to 14 citizens appointed by the county board and staff reviews requests and makes CIP recommendations to the board. These documents are PDFs.
- 2026-2031 Plan working document
- 2024-25 approved Capital Improvement Program budget and 2024-2029 plan
- 2024-25 Capital Improvement Program budget and 2024-29 plan - Service Team submissions
- Economic Growth and Community Investment Capital Improvement Program Projects
- Health and Wellness Capital Improvement Program Projects
- Information and Public Records Capital Improvement Program Projects
- Safety and Justice Capital Improvement Program Projects
- Strategic Team Capital Improvement Program Projects
Current financial reports
Bond information
Ramsey County's current general obligation bond ratings are:
AAA Standard and Poor's
Aaa Moody's
Ramsey County received “Triple A” bond ratings from both Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s rating agencies for its 2022 bond sale. Both rating agencies also assigned a stable outlook for future Ramsey County bond ratings.
Ramsey County has maintained these highest possible bond ratings from both Moody’s (Aaa) and Standard & Poor’s (AAA) since 2001. The Aaa/AAA ratings result in reduced interest costs on bonds sold to finance the county’s capital projects. These ratings also put Ramsey County in a select group of counties nationally. Only 65 out of more than 3,100 counties and county equivalents in the United States are rated Triple A by both Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s, putting the county’s credit rating in the top 2.1% of counties nationally.
Ramsey County is the only county in Minnesota to hold the top bond ratings from both Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s, along with earning all three GFOA annual awards for excellence for its comprehensive annual financial report, popular annual financial report and Distinguished Budget Presentation. Ramsey County’s bond rating (Aaa/AAA) is higher than the U.S. Federal Government (Aaa/AA+) and the state of Minnesota (Aa1/AAA).
The agencies noted the county’s vibrant local economy and growing tax base. Also cited was Ramsey County’s very strong management supporting stable operations throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and healthy reserves, a low debt burden, and strong budgeting practices and budget performance.
Current year
All documents are available in PDF format.