Becker, MN town hall & government
Becker spent $28.3 million in the year to December 31, 2023, about $5,690 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Becker's government.
Who runs Becker
From public records (Open States and Wikidata), which can lag behind an election. If a name is out of date, tell us: when two neighbors agree, it's hidden until the records catch up.
Where Becker's money goes
Where the money comes from
- Property taxes 40%
- From the state 34%
- Fees & charges 18%
- Interest, fines & other 4%
- Utility sales 2%
- Other taxes & licenses 2%
- From other local governments <1%
- Sales taxes <1%
- From the federal government <1%
Who works for Becker
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2025. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
Becker Public School District
Becker's K–12 school district, shared with Becker, Santiago, Palmer and Clear Lake. It is its own government, with a budget separate from the town's.
Where the district's money comes from Minnesota districts overall: 30% local, 62% state, 8% federal
- Local 33%
- State 64%
- Federal 3%
Of the $13,615 per pupil, $9,015 goes to classroom instruction (teachers, aides, supplies); the rest to support services such as buses, buildings, counselors and administration. Building projects and debt payments aren't in the per-pupil figure.
Which schools Becker kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Becker pay
The median yearly bill homeowners report, covering every local property tax on the home (town, schools, county). The effective rate is that bill divided by the median home value, so it's a rough guide, not the official tax rate.
Contact Becker's government
Who represents Becker
Becker is represented in Congress by Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith and Representative Tom Emmer. Tim Walz is governor.
Budget: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments: Finance (every city and town government's revenue, spending and debt, grouped into plain categories). Property tax: Census American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.