Budget & Finance
Bancroft County's fiscal year runs from July 1 through June 30. The Board of Supervisors adopts an annual budget following a public hearing, and certifies property tax levies to the Iowa Department of Management. Summary figures for the current fiscal year are shown below.
A complete workbook — budget summary, levy rates, and taxable valuations —
is available for download: FY2027 Budget (XLSX).
Formatted to match Iowa Department of Management county reporting.
FY2027 Budget Summary — All Funds
| Fund | Revenues & Sources | Expenditures | Net Change | Est. Ending Balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Basic | 5,401,700 | 4,414,800 | 986,900 | 3,200,900 |
| General Supplemental | 1,415,400 | 1,204,000 | 211,400 | 826,600 |
| Rural Services | 1,218,700 | 391,000 | 827,700 | 1,928,300 |
| Secondary Roads | 3,322,800 | 3,438,000 | (115,200) | 652,800 |
Figures in dollars. Totals reflect the adopted FY2027 budget (fictional demonstration data). See the downloadable workbook for revenue sources, expenditures by service area, levy rates, and valuations.
Property Tax Levy — FY2027
| Levy / Fund | Rate per $1,000 |
|---|---|
| General Basic | 3.52500 |
| General Supplemental | 1.26100 |
| Rural Services Basic | 3.97800 |
| Rural Services Supplemental | 0.59600 |
| Debt Service | 0.18500 |
| Total Consolidated Rate | 9.54500 |