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Alternative Payment Schedule for Primary Residences Opens in a new tab.
IMPORTANT
Applications are due September 30th of the taxing year
MCA 15-16-122 allows for an alternate payment schedule to be used at the request of the owner of a primary residence, to pay a property tax obligation. Instead of paying your property taxes in two installments, you may elect to pay them in seven monthly payments between November 30th and May 31st. Download the application below.
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Electronic Tax Reminders
Sign up to receive tax reminder notifications from Flathead County for real estate, mobile homes, and/or personal property. Tax reminders are provided as a courtesy and do not replace your tax responsibility.
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Form PPB-8 Property Tax Assistance Opens in a new tab.
Provided by the Montana Department of Revenue
Apply by April 15
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Land Value Property Tax Assistance Opens in a new tab.
Residential property owners whose land value is disproportionately higher than the value of their home and other improvements (outbuildings) located on their land may apply for tax assistance. The assistance benefit applies to the portion of the property owner's land value that is in excess of 150 percent of the department's appraised market value of the home and other improvements located on the land.
Submit this form, including all supporting documentation to your local Department of Revenue field office by March 1st.
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Montana Disabled Veteran Assistance Program Opens in a new tab.
The Montana Disabled Veterans (MDV) Assistance Program helps disabled veterans or their unmarried surviving spouse by reducing the property tax rate on their home. The veteran must have 100% disability from an injury related to service.
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Parcel Information & Online Payments
Search for Flathead County property tax and parcel information or make a secure online payment.
Search using only ONE criteria:
- Parcel/assessor number, or,
- Physical address, or,
- Owner name.
Property tax data is updated nightly from the Treasurer’s records. All displayed information is public record.
Make a Payment:
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Property Tax Lien Procedure
The statutes and regulations surrounding tax lien sales leave considerable room for interpretation. This policy manual is designed to provide Flathead County’s interpretation of these statutes, but it is important to understand more than one interpretation of these statutes is possible. This policy manual is NOT legal advice, nor does Flathead County provide legal advice or guidance to anyone regarding tax lien sales. For additional assistance beyond the resources provided, you must contact a tax attorney or continue your research at your local library.
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Protest Form
Use this form only after you have an active appeal with the Department of Revenue. Once criteria has been met, remit payment with a completed protest form to:
Flathead County Treasurer
290 A North Main Street
Kalispell, MT 59901
Understanding Property Tax Types & Due Dates
Property taxes may follow different billing timelines depending on the type of property. The chart below provides a general overview to help you understand what to expect.
Real Property
(Land & Buildings)
- Bills Printed: October
- 1st Half Due: November 30
- 2nd Half Due: May 31
This is the most common property tax schedule for homeowners.
Mobile Homes
(Manufactured & Modular)
- Bills Printed: April
- 1st Half Due: May 31
- 2nd Half Due: November 30
Mobile homes are processed later in the year, so billing occurs in spring.
Personal Property
(Business Equipment, etc.)
- Billing: Varies
- Due Dates: May & November (in most cases)
Business-related property may follow different rules depending on classification.
Tax Information from
the Department of Revenue
- Understanding Property Taxes - General Tax
- Property Tax Flow Chart
- Property tax relief-programs
- Appeal Process
How Property Taxes Work
Property taxes move through several county and state offices before bills are mailed and payments are collected. This process spans more than one calendar year, so the tax year and payment dates do not always fall in the same year.
Clerk & Recorder
(406) 758-5526
Ownership Changes
• Deeds, reconveyance, and modifications
• Name changes
Plat Room
(406) 758-5510
Boundary / Address Assignment
• Surveying
• Mailing address assignment
• SITUS address assignment
Department of Revenue
(406) 758-5700
Determine Taxable Value
• Appraisal
• Property classification
• Reductions and exemptions
Property Tax
(406) 758-5680
Billing and Collection
• Compile tax data
• Print and mail tax bills
• Collect payments and redemptions
Payment Timeline
Tax bills reflect ownership information as of January 1st of the tax year.
*Real property is used as the example below.
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January 1
Ownership Snapshot
Ownership and mailing information are pulled for the tax year.
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July – September
Real Property Data Updates
Initial and final real property information downloads are prepared.
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October
Real Property Bills Mailed
Real property tax bills are printed and distributed.
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November
First Installment Due
First-half payment is due for all property types by the end of the month.
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March – April
Mobile Home Processing
Final mobile home data is prepared, and bills are printed and distributed in April.
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May
Second Installment Due
Second-half payment is due for all property types by the end of the month.
