Missoula County Prepares for Property Tax Increases Affecting Homeowners

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners held a public meeting on July 24, 2025, to discuss the implications of recent changes to property taxes for homeowners in the area. The meeting focused on how state assessments, tax rates, and mill levies will affect property tax bills for residents.

During the meeting, officials explained that predicting the exact impact on property taxes is challenging due to recent legislative changes. However, they provided estimates for the annual tax increases based on different home values. For a $100,000 home, the increase is projected to be $10.38; for a $300,000 home, it is $31.14; and for a $600,000 home, the increase would be $71.56. These figures represent the necessary increases to countywide mills to fund the base budget.

Additionally, the meeting addressed costs that the commissioners do not control. For these items, the increases are estimated at $1.79 for a $100,000 home, $5.36 for a $300,000 home, and $12.33 for a $600,000 home. For residents living outside city limits, the total annual tax increase for a $600,000 home would amount to approximately $84, or about $7 per month.

Commissioners encouraged residents to access further information regarding property tax assessments and enhancement requests on the Missoula County Voice website or the main county website. The meeting concluded with an invitation for public comments, allowing residents to voice their concerns and questions regarding the proposed tax changes.