HELENA, MT – In an effort to protect Montana property taxpayers while also ensuring schools across the state receive adequate funding, the Montana Association of Counties (MACo) is taking legal action at the state level regarding whether counties are required to levy 95 mills for the State of Montana.
HELENA, MT – The Montana Association of Counties (MACo) Board of Directors sent a letter today to Governor Gianforte highlighting several matters of concern in response to his perspective on recently-passed legislation that he provided via a missive to all Montana county commissioners in September.
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.
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.
The second tranche payment from the Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund (LATCF) is now available for eligible revenue sharing counties. U.S. Treasury made first tranche payments available starting on September 29, 2022.
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.
In this video, Kelly Lynch from Montana League of Cities and Towns and Tara DePuy and Karen Alley from Montana Association of Counties review changes to both county and city zoning that all Montana jurisdictions with zoning must comply with. They also discuss how zoning must treat cryptocurrency operations, day care facilities, and tiny homes.
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.
MACo’s Board of Directors will convene on September 24th at 3:00 p.m. in Butte at the Copper King Convention Center during MACo’s Annual Conference. The meeting materials are posted here–financial information will be emailed directly to the Board Members prior to the meeting.
HELENA, MT – The Montana Association of Counties (“MACo”) filed suit today to compel Governor Greg Gianforte and Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen to fulfill their constitutional obligations and allow the Montana Legislature their lawful opportunity to override the Governor’s veto of Senate Bill 442 (“SB 442”).
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