Treasurer

Real Estate Taxes

• First installment due – November 30th
• Second installment due – May 31st
  Real Estate tax bills are mailed in October of each year to the owner of record, as their name and mailing address appear on the tax roll. The tax roll is prepared and maintained by the State of Montana, Department of Revenue, Assessor’s Office. If you have not received a tax statement by November 1st, please contact the Treasurer’s Office at 406-874-3427 to request a duplicate statement or to request an address change. Taxes on real estate may be paid in two installments, the first installment on or before November 30th of each year, the second installment on or before May 31st of the following year. If the first installment is not paid or postmarked on or before November 30th then the amount of this FIRST INSTALLMENT ONLY becomes delinquent. If the second installment is not paid or postmarked on or before May 31st, then the amount of this SECOND INSTALLMENT ONLY becomes delinquent. When either installment becomes delinquent a penalty of 2% will be immediately added, together with interest at the rate of 10% per annum, until paid. BOTH INSTALLMENTS MAY BE PAID AT ONE TIME, on or before November 30th, if so desired. Your property may qualify for Property Tax Assistance Program, this may include: Property Tax Assistance, Disabled or Deceased Veteran’s Residential Exemption, the Extended Property Tax Assistance Program and/or Elderly Homeowner’s Tax Credit. Contact the Montana Department of Revenue at 406-232-1295 for further information.

Personal Property Taxes

Due within 30 days after the notice is mailed. Taxes on personal property are paid in one payment. The treasurer must within 30 days after the notice is mailed to the taxpayer, collect same by seizure and sale of property if tax is not paid. If not paid within 30 days the tax becomes delinquent and a 2% penalty and 10% interest per annum must be added.

Mobile Home Taxes

• First installment due – May 31st
• Second installment due – November 30th

If not paid or postmarked by 5 pm on the due date the tax becomes delinquent and a 2% penalty and 10% interest per annum must be added.

Renewals

In Person Renewal
Vehicle renewals can be done at the County Treasurer’s office between the hours of 8am and 5pm by check, cash or credit card (credit or debit cards are run through a third party and a 2.49% convenience fee will be applied to the total).

Online Renewal
To renew with the Montana MVD Your Way Online Renewal system – Please have your renewal card or registration available. Tabs and registration receipts will be mailed the following day after correct payment has been received.

Mail Renewal
Send reminder card from State of MT or registration and $1 per registration mailing fee – additional postage may be required if the vehicle is up for rolling reissue and needs a new license plate.