Missoula County Approves 8% Tax Increase

Missoula County approves 2026 budget with 8% property tax increase

Missoula County commissioners this week approved the 2026 budget that increases property taxes by 8% to raise an additional $4.6 million, mostly needed to fund wage increases and cover lost revenue and increased costs for the detention center, officials said.  Even with the increase, many homeowners will see decreases to their tax bills because of the Legislature’s changes to tax rates, said Chris Lounsbury, the county’s chief administrative off…

Missoula County approves 8% tax increase

Despite the increase, a substantial shift to the state property tax system could lead to lower property tax bills this fall.

Missoula County adopts new budget with property tax increase

MISSOULA COUNTY, Mont. – Missoula County commissioners have adopted the fiscal year 2026 budget, which includes an increase in property tax revenue. The budget was approved at a public meeting on Thursday.

Missoula County approves budget, 8% increase in county property taxes

MISSOULA - Missoula County approved its budget on Thursday, with the commissioners approving an 8% increase in county property taxes.It's important to note that even with the 8% increase, roughly half of county residents will see their property taxes decrease overall for 2026, due to changes in tax law made by the legislature last session.We are in a very fiscally constrained situation, and I think this budget will basically keep the status quo …