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Silver Bow County, Montana

Silver Bow County Clerk
155 West Granite Street
Butte, Montana 59701

Tel: 406-497-6350

County Website: Silver Bow county
Assessor Website: Silver Bow county assessor

Silver Bow County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions

Once you receive your yearly property tax assessment letter, you have a certain amount of time known as the appeal window to contact your tax assessor's office and file an official property tax appeal.
It generally lasts for 2-3 months following the release of new property appraisals (or the property tax due date).
Once you've decided to file an appeal, look up your local local tax assessor's office and request a property tax appeal form.
Your assessor's office will also be able to give you details about due dates, supporting documentation needed, and other information.
When you submit a property tax appeal, your goal is to convince the assessor and the appeal review board that your house is actually worth less then the assessor says it is worth.

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Here's how to lower your property taxes in Silver Bow county

Contact the county assessor

Contact the Silver Bow county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Silver Bow 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. Silver Bow 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 Silver Bow 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 Silver Bow 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 Silver Bow 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 Silver Bow 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 Silver Bow county Montana tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.

About Silver Bow County

Homes in Silver Bow county have a median home value of $151,067.

Silver Bow county home values are ranked 34 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, Silver Bow county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~16%.

Montana Median Home Values by County

The median household income in Silver Bow county is $49,359.

Compared to the state of Montana and the United States, Silver Bow 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.

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Silver Bow county's population has grown from 33,941 in 1990 to 35,133 in 2020, an increase of 3.5% 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.

Silver Bow county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is less than the population change for Montana and the United States.

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Silver Bow County Montana Cities

Butte, Divide, Melrose, Ramsay, Walkerville

Silver Bow County Montana Zipcodes

59701 / 59727 / 59743 / 59748 / 59750 /

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