Hugo, MN town hall & government
Hugo spent $21 million in the year to December 31, 2024, about $1,281 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Hugo's government.
Where Hugo's money goes
Where the money comes from
- Property taxes 42%
- Utility sales 25%
- From the state 10%
- Fees & charges 8%
- Interest, fines & other 8%
- From the federal government 4%
- Other taxes & licenses 3%
- Sales taxes 1%
- From other local governments <1%
Who works for Hugo
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2025. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
Forest Lake Public School District
Hugo's K–12 school district, shared with Columbus, Forest Lake, Linwood, Scandia, Wyoming and Lino Lakes. 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 34%
- State 61%
- Federal 4%
Of the $15,260 per pupil, $8,462 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.
Also serving Hugo: White Bear Lake School District ($16,146 per pupil) · Stillwater Area Public School District ($16,719 per pupil) · Mahtomedi Public School District ($15,463 per pupil).
Which schools Hugo kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Hugo 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 Hugo's government
Who represents Hugo
Hugo is represented in Congress by Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith and Representative Pete Stauber. 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.