COMMUNITY GUIDE 2024
CRYSTAL | ROBBINSDALE NEW HOPE | GOLDEN VALLEY
Sales tax ensures better public works and safety
In 2023 , the citizens of Golden Valley voted to impose a local sales tax of 1.25 %.
The local sales tax is being used to fund the city ’ s Building Forward plan , which includes projects to address the shortcomings of the current public works and public safety buildings .
The 1.25 % sales tax took effect April 1 , 2024 and is added to the gross receipts from retail sales in the city . It only applies to items that are currently taxable . Clothing and staple groceries are non-taxable .
Information and forms for calculating and paying the use tax are available on the sales and use tax page of the Minnesota Department of Revenue website .
Residents and businesses may also owe a local use tax on certain purchases made outside of Golden Valley . The investment of $ 105 million ( plus interest and the cost of issuing bonds ) will revitalize and modernize the facilities needed to provide core services to Golden Valley and surrounding cities .
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Here ’ s how the $ 105 million for the projects are planned to be divided :
• $ 15 million will be used to acquire land outside downtown Golden Valley to develop a new location for a new public works building .
• $ 45 million will be used to construct the new public works building .
• $ 45 million will be used to construct a new public safety building on the site of the current public works buildings , which will serve as headquarters for the fire and police departments .
According to the Minnesota Department of Revenue , the tax would generate approximately $ 6.25 million each year over 30 years . It will be in place for up to 30 years or until funding obligations are fulfilled , whichever comes first .
For more information about the local sales tax , visit buildingforwardgv . org . You will also find answers to frequently asked questions about the project and the impact on and benefit to the community .