Flathead County
Flathead County, Montana
935 1st Avenue West Suite T
Kalispell, Montana 59901
Tel: 406-758-5680
County Website: Flathead county
Assessor Website: Flathead county assessor
Flathead County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- If you believe that your house has been unfairly overappraised (i.e. appraised at a value higher than the true market value of the property), you can attempt to get your home re-appraised at a lower value by contacting the Assessor's Office to submit a property tax appeal.
- Call your County Assessor's Office and ask for a property tax appeal form. You will have to submit form describing your property and sufficient proof that it is overassessed,including valuations of similar homes nearby as evidence.
- If your appeal is accepted, your home assessment (and property taxes) will be lowered as a result. Keep in mind that property tax appeals are generally only accepted in a 1-3 month window each year.
Here's how to lower your property taxes in Flathead county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Flathead county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Flathead county assessor's website to find the phone number to call. If the assessor determines that your property is worth less than the value on which your taxes are based, your property taxes may be lowered.
Tax exemptions
Start by finding what your tax bill is. Typically you will find your tax bill information on your mortgage statement. Look for tax exemptions or credits that you may be eligible for. Many states and localities offer exemptions or credits for homeowners who meet certain criteria, information such as being over a certain age or having a low income. Flathead county may have these types of exemptions available for homeowners. These exemptions and credits can lower the property tax you owe.
Appeal tax assessment
Appeal the property tax assessment. If you believe that your property's value has been overestimated, you can typically appeal the assessment to your Flathead county tax assessor's office. This is part of the services that your assessor's office provides. You will need to provide evidence to support your claim, such as a recent appraisal or sales data for comparable properties and homes in your area. Usually, you will meet with the Board of Equalization. If your appeal is successful, your property taxes may be lowered.
Challenge the tax rate
Consider challenging the tax rate. In some cases, the amount of property taxes you owe is not based on the value of your property, but on the tax rate set by your local government. If you believe that the tax rate is too high, you can contact your Flathead county government and ask them to consider reducing it.
Property Tax Rules
Stay up-to-date on your property's value and property tax rules. For the purpose of lowering your Flathead county property tax, property value is the assessed property value and not the market property value. Assessed property value is used for taxation purposes while market property value is what a buyer and seller would likely agree on. Typically the assessed value is lower than the market value. Your property's value can change over time due to a variety of factors, such as changes in the local real estate market or improvements you make to your property. To ensure that your property taxes are accurate and fair, it is important to stay informed about your property's value and contact Flathead county local tax assessor's office if you believe there has been a significant change.
Keep in mind that property tax laws and regulations can vary, so it is important to consult with your Flathead county Montana tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Flathead County
Homes in Flathead county have a median home value of $294,293.
Flathead county home values are ranked 4 out of 55 counties in the state of Montana for median home price. The average median home value in Montana is $162,744. Roosevelt county has the lowest median price at $97,902. Gallatin county has the highest median price at $387,275.
Compared to the rest of the United States, Flathead county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~125%.
The median household income in Flathead county is $57,763.
Compared to the state of Montana and the United States, Flathead county's median household income is higher than the state of Montana's average median household income of $51,847 and the United States average median household income of $54,172.
Flathead county's population has grown from 59,218 in 1990 to 104,357 in 2020, an increase of 76% over that time frame.
For comparison, the state of Montana's population has grown from 799,065 in 1990 to 1,084,225 in 2020, an increase of 36% over that time frame.
In the United States, the population has grown from 248,790,925 in 1990 to 331,449,281 in 2020, an increase of 33% over that time frame.
Flathead county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is greater than the population change for Montana and the United States.
Flathead County Montana Cities
Columbia Falls, Coram, Essex, Evergreen, Hungry Horse, Kila, Lake Mc Donald, Lakeside, Marion, Martin City, Olney, Polebridge, Somers, Swan Lake, West Glacier, Whitefish
Flathead County Montana Zipcodes
59901 / 59911 / 59912 / 59913 / 59916 / 59919 / 59920 / 59921 / 59922 / 59925 / 59926 / 59927 / 59928 / 59932 / 59936 / 59937 /
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