by Hillery Daily, Darby
Although I am grateful to Governor Gianforte for last and this year’s property tax rebate checks, these don’t do much to offset a permanent 62% increase in our property tax. The governor’s rebates won’t even cover these two years of increased tax. Residential property taxes increased by 40% in Ravalli county and by an average of 21% statewide. In contrast, commercial property tax increased by less or even decreased. NorthWestern Energy, the state’s largest taxpayer, paid about $36 million less for 2023 taxes than they paid in 2022.
Gianforte gave himself tax breaks while increasing taxes on his neighbors and the rest of us homeowners living a more modest lifestyle. I will be voting for Ryan Busse because he will lead the Legislature to adjust the property tax rate. Busse supports the wealthy and corporations paying their fair share. Gianforte looks out for his billionaire and millionaire friends to ease their tax burden.
WMA says
Property values did NOT go up 60 percent like my neighbor’s property tax did. Gianforte owns this debacle.
Sonja K says
You do know that Gianforte took Ravalli County and another county (I can’t remember which one) to the Supreme court to force them to collect more property taxes? Yes, he did. Remember getting an updated bill with a letter from the County Commissioners stating what happened and that they were forced? So the state collects the max and then expect kudos for offering a rebate. (which is not automatic, you have to apply for it). Sounds about right.
Tracy Wood says
Not his fault your property values went up.