To protect the public from the spread of COVID-19, the Montana Department of Revenue has been limiting physical contact between the public and our field staff across the state.

In order to avoid unnecessary contact, property owners and others are encouraged to call their local field offices for questions or to set up appointments when meetings or in-person conversations are needed.

If such meetings are needed, staff will maintain a safe environment and work to keep the discussion brief.

Phone numbers for field offices are posted below.

Property Assessment Division (PAD) appraisers are now working in the field, picking up new construction and updating current property data. Appraisers will maintain the 6 feet of social distancing practice while performing their work assignments and will wear protective face coverings (masks). Appraisers will avoid direct interactions with property owners and will not enter occupied properties unless requested by the owner, and social distancing of at least 6 feet can be accomplished. Appraisers are not making any visits to senior living or assisted living facilities, or any other property where there maybe members of a vulnerable population. We will monitor and adjust this plan accordingly.

For property owners who received a real property classification and appraisal notice in June 2020 and disagree with department’s classification or valuation of their property, the deadline to submit a Request for Informal Classification and Appraisal Review is July 20, 2020.

The department is still on schedule to deliver certified values to taxing jurisdictions by the first Monday in August, which is August 3, 2020.

We are continually reviewing due dates and deadlines. Please check back regularly or subscribe for COV-19 updates to receive notifications for future changes. (link to subscribe is included).

The department’s Property Assessment Division is working with local governments as they manage access to public buildings and issue other guidance.

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Updates

June 26, 2020

The department sent a memo to the county commissioners, county clerk and recorders, county treasurers, and the Montana Tax Appeal Board with updated information regarding field offices and Classification and Appraisal Notices. Please read the June 26, 2020 Letter (PDF, 135 KB) for more information.

April 28, 2020

We are working to reopen local offices. See our letter to local governments for more information.

Due to the governor’s Shelter in Place order, our field offices are not available to assist in person.

If you need assistance you can contact the appropriate office for your county using the table below.