Prairie County
Prairie County, Montana
217 West Park Street
Terry, Montana 59349
Tel: 406-635-5560
County Website: Prairie county
Prairie County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- If you disagree with the property classification or value identified on the Department of Revenue's notice, you have a right to request the department to conduct an informal classification and appraisal review once each appraisal cycle. To request an informal review of your property complete the Request for Informal Review (Form AB-26). Mail this form to or file it in person with the Department of Revenue office in the county in which your property is located.
- Mail this form to or file it in person with the county clerk and recorder within 30 days from the date on the classification and appraisal notice.
- Use the appeal to County Tax Appeal Board form (MTAB-401) to file your appeal in your county for a County hearing. You may only file an appeal to MTAB after a county board has decided your appeal. Use the Appeal to MTAB form (MTAB-801) to appeal a decision of the County board hearing.
URLs
- https://mtab.mt.gov/appealform
- https://mtab.mt.gov/_docs/forms/Form401-CTABAppeal.pdf
- https://mtrevenue.gov/mdocs-posts/request-for-informal-classification-and-appraisal-review-form-ab-26/
- https://mtab.mt.gov/_docs/forms/Form901-MTABAnswer.pdf
- https://mtab.mt.gov/_docs/forms/Form801-MTABAppeal.docx
Here's how to lower your property taxes in Prairie county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Prairie county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Call Prairie county at 406-635-5560 and ask to be connected to the county assessor. 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. Prairie 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 Prairie 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 Prairie 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 Prairie 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 Prairie 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 Prairie county Montana tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Prairie County
Homes in Prairie county have a median home value of $101,757.
Prairie county home values are ranked 53 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, Prairie county homes have a median home value that is less than the national median value of $130,626 by ~-22%.
The median household income in Prairie county is $42,350.
Compared to the state of Montana and the United States, Prairie county's median household income is lower than the state of Montana's average median household income of $51,847 and the United States average median household income of $54,172.
Prairie county's population has decreased from 1,383 in 1990 to 1,088 in 2020, a decrease of -21% 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.
Prairie county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is less than the population change for Montana and the United States.
Prairie County Montana Cities
Fallon, Terry
Prairie County Montana Zipcodes
59326 / 59349 /
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