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Montana Counties Seek Transparency in Property Tax Calculations

By Association News, County News, State News

HELENA, MT – Montana’s counties are taking a proactive stance on property tax concerns by formally requesting clarity and accountability from the Montana Department of Revenue (DOR). In letters addressed to the Department, Beaverhead, Carbon, Carter, Custer, Lincoln, Missoula, Park, and Ravalli counties have asked that DOR provide the calculation limiting the State’s 95 statewide mills, as well as identification of who is responsible for authorizing property tax increases beyond the statutory limitations.

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MACo Fully Supports County’s Request for Opinion on Statewide Property Tax Levies

By Association News, County News, State News

HELENA, MT – In response to growing concerns regarding property tax increases resulting from high residential reappraisals, Beaverhead County has officially reached out to Montana Attorney General, Austin Knudsen, seeking an opinion on the interpretation of laws related to property tax levies. Their request is supported by the Montana Association of Counties (MACo), demonstrating a unified concern amongst county officials across the state.

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2023 Changes to Exemptions from Subdivision Review

By Association News, Land Use Training, Legislative Updates

In this video Kelly Lynch from Montana League of Cities and Towns and Tara DePuy and Karen Alley from the Montana Association of Counties review changes to exemptions from subdivision review, including the family transfer and condominium/townhome exemptions. They also introduce the new timelines for reviewing subdivision exemptions and the increased review fee.

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2023 Changes to Subdivision Review

By Association News, Land Use Training, Legislative Updates

In this video, Kelly Lynch from Montana League of Cities and Towns and Tara DePuy and Karen Ally from Montana Association of Counties review changes to subdivision review with which Montana jurisdictions must comply. They discuss changes to the triggers for a subsequent hearing, the process for reviewing and approving phased subdivisions, and changes to the expedited subdivision review process adopted in 2021. They also provide guidance on the new ability to consolidate land use and planning boards and commissions.

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2023 Directory of County Officials

By Association News

The 2023 Montana Association of Counties Directory of County Officials is available for purchase! For $25 you’ll have all the email addresses and phone numbers for every county elected official in Montana at your fingertips as well as the info for Disaster & Emergency Services Coordinators, Safety Coordinators, and road personnel. Need to answer trivia questions about Montana’s county seats, license plate numbers, and road miles? It’s all included! 

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