Montana
Property tax pay-by-installment program aims to help Montanans financially
HELENA — Under Montana state law property tax payments in the Treasure State are due twice a year in May and November. However, beginning in the 2025 property tax payment period Montanans can pay their property taxes in a series of seven monthly installments rather than paying the standard twice yearly lump-sum payments.
This new program was made possible through House Bill 830, an act providing an alternative payment schedule for property taxes.
This bill passed in 2023, and you can apply now to participate in the program on 2025 property tax payments.
American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) Montana state director Tim Summers says the association supported the legislation and program because it can help reduce financial stress on Montana seniors. “We supported this first and foremost because it makes aging easier, it makes it easier for older Montanans 50-plus to pay their property tax bill, if anything we can do to make the aging process easier, we’re all about that.”
Summers adds, “It is a very significant strain on seniors to be able to keep up with rising property values many seniors find themselves house rich and cash poor. The more property values increase, the harder it can be for them to keep up with those property taxes and so therefore programs like this are essential to be able to keep them in their homes, aging where they want to.”
The program also aims to make it easier for other populations to balance their property tax payments with addition other cost of living expenses.
“The new, optional payment plan will make it easier for anyone on a fixed income – including older Montanans — to better meet their property tax obligations, while managing their household budget at the same time,” said Summers in a news release on the AARP States Montana webpage.
For the last several years, it has become a tradition to kick off the Montana summer with an event that is not only free, but fun for all. Oh, and the best part? It’s right here in Bozeman!
The 5th Annual Family Promise Summer Kick-Off will take place at the Family Promise building on Saturday, June 13th from 1 pm until 4 pm. The event is free and everyone is welcome to attend.
There will be lots of different activities including a dunk tank, inflatables for the kids, face painting, a photo booth, balloon animals, a DJ, games, crafts, and more. It’s a wonderful way to celebrate the arrival of summer.
Did we mention there will be free food?
What can you expect?
For the 5th year in a row, there will be hot dogs and hamburgers/cheeseburgers, chips, and drinks. Oh, and don’t forget the sno cones! Plus, you can learn all about how Family Promise helps our community by serving those in need.
None of this would be possible without the help of our wonderful sponsors who make sure that this event is always a hit.
We want to thank the folks at Town and Country Foods, Harrington Pepsi, Tropical Sno, your local McDonald’s, and The Northern Rocky Mountain Group at Morgan Stanley. Their generosity is unmatched and we are grateful for their support in making sure this event happens each year.
Once again, it’s the Family Promise Summer Kick-Off and it happens on Saturday, June 13th from 1 pm until 4 pm. We’ll see you there!
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“It feels really good,” Hamilton said. “People feel good about donating here.”
Warm, dry weather continues today as high pressure remains in control. Record to near-record warmth is expected, with highs climbing into the 80s.
A cold front approaching the region will bring breezy winds and the threat of thunderstorms. Thunderstorms could begin as early as 1 to 2 p.m. in the southern Bitterroot Valley, then track north into west-central Montana between 4 and 6 p.m. Storms are expected to reach the Flathead Lake area around 5 to 6 p.m. The main impacts will be gusty outflow winds, frequent lightning, and small hail.
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Unsettled weather is expected this week, with the daily threat of showers and storms. Temperatures will remain in the 70s across western Montana.
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