Property taxes are part of a balanced revenue system. Your property is appraised and taxed so that you and other property owners can support – in proportion to the value of your property – school systems and local government services. The Department of Revenue is responsible for ensuring that all property in the state is treated fairly. The department's duties include the appraisal, assessment and equalization of the value of all property in the state for the purpose of taxation.

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The amount of property tax you pay is not determined solely by your property’s value. Your property’s value is multiplied by a tax rate, set by the legislature, to determine its taxable value. The taxable value is then multiplied by the mill levy established by various taxing jurisdictions – city and county government, school districts and others – to provide services in your area.

The following formula used to determine general property tax:

Value x Tax Rate = Taxable Value

Taxable Value x Mill levy = General Property Tax

What is a Mill?

A mill is a unit of taxation that equals 1/10th of a cent…or$1 tax on every $1,000 of taxable property value.

Value Review and the Appeal process.
The purpose of the assessment notice is to advise the property owner of any changes in ownership or value. Study it carefully. If the assessment notice reflects a value with which you disagree or if you have any questions concerning the value or property characteristics, call the Department of Revenue field office immediately. Flathead County field office is 406-758-5700

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