An Update from Ken Walsh: Property Tax Relief for Montana Homeowners

Property tax statements for 2025 have begun arriving in mailboxes across House District 69. Earlier this year, you received your updated Appraisal Notice. While many property owners saw an increase in their Assessed Value, a vast majority of residential taxpayers also noticed a decrease in their Taxable Value. This shift is the result of new legislation—House Bill 231 and Senate Bill 542—aimed at providing meaningful tax relief for Montana residents.

What Changed and Why: The new laws lowered tax rates for principal residences and long-term rental properties, which have shouldered the largest...