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: FY2026 Budget (XLSX).
Formatted to match Iowa Department of Management county reporting.
FY2026 Budget Summary — All Funds
| Fund | Revenues & Sources | Expenditures | Net Change | Est. Ending Balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Basic | 5,219,000 | 4,245,000 | 974,000 | 2,214,000 |
| General Supplemental | 1,374,200 | 1,169,000 | 205,200 | 615,200 |
| Rural Services | 1,182,600 | 377,000 | 805,600 | 1,100,600 |
| Secondary Roads | 3,226,000 | 3,338,000 | (112,000) | 768,000 |
Figures in dollars. Totals reflect the adopted FY2026 budget (fictional demonstration data). See the downloadable workbook for revenue sources, expenditures by service area, levy rates, and valuations.
Property Tax Levy — FY2026
| Levy / Fund | Rate per $1,000 |
|---|---|
| General Basic | 3.50000 |
| General Supplemental | 1.24870 |
| Rural Services Basic | 3.95000 |
| Rural Services Supplemental | 0.58900 |
| Debt Service | 0.19800 |
| Total Consolidated Rate | 9.48570 |