ADDRESS CHANGES ARE PROCESSED AT THE PLAT ROOM 406-758-5510
2023 Reappraisal
The assessment notices are being mailed and we will all start hearing from our property owners.
The process is the same as every reappraisal—an assessment notice was sent to every property owner.
However, since the reappraisal values reflect the market prior to 01/01/2022; there will be some property owners who experience sticker shock. The real estate market in our county experienced an increase in 2020 and 2021 that will be reflected in our appraised values.
A common question we all receive is regarding the estimated taxes that are calculated on the assessment notice. The Department is required to provide the estimate using last year’s mill levies. Of course, last year’s mill levies were determined off of last year’s taxable value. With the increase in market values this cycle the calculation for the 2023 mill levies will consider the increase in taxable value. So until the mill levies are determined none of us can answer the main question every property owner will ask “How will this affect my 2023 tax bill?”
We have scheduled a public meeting in Flathead County. This meeting will provide us the opportunity to educate our property owners on the appraisal process and how the appraised value is used in the property tax calculation. There are also virtual meetings scheduled that can be attended by anyone statewide. The dates and times are available on our website. These meetings should alleviate property owners concerns over the market increases and allow us to answer specific questions.
Anything we can do to help each other, and our property owners, is a win for everyone!
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The link below directs you to the meeting schedules and up to date information regarding the income tax/property tax rebates.
Property - Montana Department of Revenue (mtrevenue.gov) [mtrevenue.gov]
Delinquent Property Tax Lists
Tax Information from the Department of Revenue
We Have Moved!
As of Monday, April 18th, 2022, the Property Tax department has moved to the new Flathead County North Complex:
Flathead County Treasurer
290 A North Main
Kalispell MT 59901
Location
Contact Info
Flathead County does not send an additional statement for the May 31st 2nd installment of Real Estate Taxes.
Interest of 5/6 of 1% per month plus 2% penalty must accompany delinquent taxes paid after due dates. This amount must be obtained by contacting the Treasurer's office PRIOR to payment.
OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Tax notices must be issued in the name of the owner of record as the property stood on January 1 of the taxing year. Therefore, properties that changed hands, were re-recorded, split or subdivided during the current year will not be reflected until the following year.
If you have further questions regarding any of the services the Flathead County Tax Department provides to the Community please call us at (406) 758-5680.