TAXES
2026 Real Property Tax Bills
The 2026 Real Property Tax Bills have been mailed out and are available online.
If you notice a significant increase in your tax bill without a change made to your property, it could be due to the recent legislative changes involving the Homestead/Long-Term Rental Exemptions:
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Is this your primary residence or a long-term rental?
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If yes, did you apply for the Homestead/Long-Term Rental Exemption?
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(Verify here: MT DOR - Homestead Enrollment Verification)
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If not, be sure to apply for future tax years!
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(Apply here: Apply for the 2027 Reduced Property Tax Rate or contact DOR)
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If the home was not previously enrolled, the property will be taxed at the flat rate of 1.9% for 2026, but you can claim a refund with the DOR of the difference between the flat rate and the homestead rate between January 1, 2027, and May 31, 2027. You will also need to enroll your property for the homestead reduced rate for it to apply in 2027.
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For additional questions or assistance, please call the Treasurer’s Office at (406)759-5455 or your local Department of Revenue office at (406)808-7247.
Reminder – the Department of Revenue comes to Liberty County the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month.
MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
HAVRE FIELD OFFICE
315 4th Street Havre, MT 59501
Call: 406-808-7251
or Call: 406-808-7247
email:DORPADHavre@mt.gov
CHESTER
A representative will be at the Liberty County Courthouse on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of each month, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. For more information, call the Havre Field Office.
The Montana Department of Revenue oversees the following.
If you have any questions, please contact the Havre DOR Office at 406-808-7247.
Values of Property in Liberty County
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Ag, commercial & residential properties
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Improvements & new construction to properties
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Mobile Homes
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Personal Property (business & farm equipment)
Ownership Information
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Transfer of Ownership (Once of record in the Clerk & Recorder's Office.)
Transfers of ownership recorded after October 1st of each year, will not be changed on the current year’s real property tax bill, which is mailed in November.
Tax Bill Mailing Address
Land Descriptions on Tax Bills
Splits of property recorded after January 1st of each year, will not be changed on the current year’s real property tax bill, which is mailed in November. (Sold part and not all of the land listed, in the land description, on the real property tax bill.)
Property Tax Relief, Assistance and Reduction Programs
Specials are not handled by the DOR. Please contact the Treasurer’s Office if you have any questions 406-759-5455.
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Joplin Light District & Joplin Sewer
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Soil Conservation
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Town of Chester, Chester Light District & Street Maintenance
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TV District
Look Up Property Information
Assessment Notice
To appeal your property valuation:
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Your appeal must be filed within 30 days of the date on the DOR assessment notice.
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You cannot appeal your valuation at time of payment.
TAX DATES TO REMEMBER
Real Estate
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November 30th (First Half Due)
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May 31st (Second Half Due)
Mobile Home
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May 31st (First Half Due)
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November 30th ( Second Half Due)
Personal Property
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June 30th (or 30 days after the tax statement is mailed)
Penalty and interest will accrue on all delinquent taxes.
Treasurer
Sharlys Davis