Budget & taxes in Montana local government
What Montana city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about budget & taxes — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
1,626 Montana meetings since 2024 covered budget & taxes. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Montana with the most budget & taxes activity
- Missoula County, MT (255)
- Missoula, MT (205)
- Butte, MT (181)
- Laurel, MT (115)
- Broadwater County, MT (114)
- Whitefish, MT (102)
- Anaconda, MT (87)
- Granite County, MT (86)
- Great Falls, MT (70)
- Sidney, MT (61)
- Cascade County, MT (59)
- Sanders County, MT (57)
Latest matching meetings
Council to set FY2027 budget hearing, rates, and land sales
The Butte-Silver Bow Council of Commissioners is meeting to consider scheduling public hearings for the FY2027 final budget and user rates for storm water, solid waste, lighting, fire hydrant, and metro sewer. They will also review requests to purchase county-owned land, a legal review of parking contracts, and a…
Council to adopt FY27 budget, street assessments
The Columbia Falls City Council will hold a regular meeting to consider the final FY2027 budget, adopt a resolution approving it, and set special assessments for street lighting and street maintenance districts. The council will also approve routine claims and payroll, accept a state homeland security grant for…
Council to award $1.16M for 3rd Ave East Improvements and approve subdivisions
The Kalispell City Council will vote on consent agenda items including construction bids, a police officer confirmation, and a housing study contract, plus separate actions on two subdivision plats, a parks naming policy, a grant for pedestrian safety, and an appointment. Public comment is also scheduled.
Committee to review mineral rights offer, tourism grant, empty lot update
The Budget and Finance Committee will meet to approve August minutes, hear the Treasurer's report, and discuss new and unfinished business, including a mineral rights offer from LOCAL LLC, a Montana Tourism Development Grant, and an update on the empty lot at 217 Central Avenue. Public comment is invited on items not…
Laurel budget committee to approve payroll, claims, purchases
The Laurel Budget/Finance Committee is meeting to review and approve routine financial items, including purchase requisitions, council claims, the payroll register totaling $288,085.08, and utility billing adjustments. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.
Parks district to set FY2027 special assessment and adopt budget
The Belgrade Regional Parks, Trails, and Recreation District Board will consider Resolution 2026-22, which sets the special assessment for FY2027 and adopts the final FY2027 budget. The meeting also includes a public forum, approval of the August minutes, and reports from the director and ex-officio members.
Big Horn County Commissioners to review budget and museum repairs
The Big Horn County Board of Commissioners will hold a meeting on September 3, 2026, to conduct routine business including claim approvals, minutes review, personnel matters, and discussions on wages, budget, and museum building repairs. The board will also hear public comments and discuss potential local option taxes…
Commission closes public hearing for FY2027 proposed budget
The Cascade County Commission is holding a special meeting to close the public hearing for the FY2027 proposed budget. The agenda lists only this procedural step, with no specific line items, dollar amounts, or policy decisions detailed in the provided text.
Missoula County BCC department updates meeting, no action items listed
This is a routine department update meeting for the Missoula County Board of County Commissioners, featuring general updates on budget, strategic planning, MACO conference, staff development, and personnel. No action items are listed, and the agenda is largely procedural.
Council to adopt FY2027 budget, set tax levies and fees
The Butte-Silver Bow Council of Commissioners will consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2027 final budget and setting property tax levies, along with establishing rates for solid waste, storm water, metro sewer, and other services. The agenda also includes a request to direct the County Attorney to prepare a temporary…
Council to adopt FY2027 budget, set tax levies and utility rates
The Butte-Silver Bow Council of Commissioners will consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2027 final budget and setting property tax levies, along with rates for storm water, solid waste, metro sewer, and other services. They will also review a petition to vacate a portion of Berline Street, consider a temporary moratorium…
Cascade County Board of Health meets Sept 2 to approve July minutes and hear finance and environmental reports
The Cascade County Board of Health will convene on September 2, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. in Great Falls to approve the minutes of the July 1, 2026 meeting, receive administrative and finance reports, and hear a program highlight on Buckle Up Montana. The board will also consider a variance request from Dennis & Janis…
Council adopts FY2027 budget and sets tax levies and utility rates
The Butte-Silver Bow Council of Commissioners will adopt the final Fiscal Year 2027 budget, establishing tax levies and user rates for storm water, solid waste, and sewer services. The body will also approve a temporary moratorium on data center development and designate Crescent Street as a one-way street…
Commission to award courthouse boiler replacement bid to Sapphire Mechanical
The Anaconda-Deer Lodge County Commission will vote on several contracts, including a new agreement with SimpliScada for wastewater treatment plant support and a bid award for the courthouse boiler replacement. The body will also approve a public hearing date for the Jones Creek Subdivision preliminary plat and…
Commissioners hold second public hearing and vote on the FY 2026-2027 budget
The Granite County Commissioners will conduct the second public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget and take a decision on it. They will also review the first reading of Resolution 2026-10, which includes salaries for elected officials and a cost-of-living increase for certain employees. Other items…
Council to consider FY2027 budget, property tax levy, and zoning parking changes
The Belgrade City Council will hold public hearings and consider first readings on several items, including a zoning text amendment to change residential parking requirements, resolutions altering forestry and street maintenance assessment methods, and resolutions adopting the final FY2027 budget, establishing a…
Laurel City Council to consider annexation moratorium and firefighter pay changes
The Laurel City Council is holding a workshop meeting to discuss and potentially act on several resolutions and an ordinance. Key items include a proposed moratorium on annexation applications, multiple resolutions authorizing agreements for engineering, water supply, stormwater, and utility work, and several measures…
Sidney City Council to adopt FY26-27 budget and set assessments
The Sidney City Council will hold a public hearing on the FY26-27 budget and then vote on a series of resolutions to adopt the preliminary budget and set various assessments, including garbage, street lighting, sweeping, mowing, and other fees. The meeting is a regular session with public comment and a public hearing…
Council to vote on $2.9M Broadway Building remodel amendment
The Public Works and Mobility Committee will consider approving a $2.9 million amendment for the Broadway Building remodel, a $78,950 contract for Russell Street utility work, and adopt water and wastewater facility plans. Public comment is invited.
Transit board to approve FY 2027 budget and mill levies
The Great Falls Transit District Board will consider approving its FY 2027 budget and related mill levies, along with a proposal for an Indian Family Health LTS Rx Kiosk. The meeting also includes routine reports on system status, ridership, finances, and committee updates. Public comments are limited to agenda items…
Transit District holds public hearing on FY 2027 mill levies and budget
The Great Falls Transit District is holding a public hearing to receive comments on its proposed FY 2027 mill levies and budget. The board will hear up to 5 minutes of testimony from each speaker, then adjourn. No decisions are scheduled; this is a comment-gathering session.
Council to schedule FY2027 budget hearings, set utility rates
The Council of Commissioners is considering scheduling public hearings for the Fiscal Year 2027 Final Budget and setting user rates for storm water, solid waste, lighting, fire hydrant, and metro sewer services. They will also review requests to purchase county-owned land, a legal review of parking contracts, and a…
Billings school board to adopt final 2026-27 budget
The Billings School District No. 2 Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to adopt the final budget for the 2026-2027 school year. The board will also consider an amended school calendar and matters related to out-of-district students. Public comment is invited on items not on the agenda.
Commissioners vote on $60 solid waste fee hike and FY 26-27 budget
The Granite County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 26-27 budget and decide on a $60.00 annual base unit fee increase for the Solid Waste District. The board will also review wage offers from IUOE unions for solid waste and road departments, discuss recent damage to the Airport Road…
Airport board to review runway lighting and chiller project closeouts
The Great Falls International Airport Authority Board will hold a regular meeting and work session, primarily covering routine consent agenda items, informational reports, and updates on capital projects. Key actions include approving financial reports and payments, and discussing the closeout of the runway lighting…
County commission to hold public hearing on FY 2026-27 budget
The Anaconda-Deer Lodge County Commission will hold a public hearing on the fiscal year 2026-2027 annual budget. They will also discuss a standard audit contract with Newland & Company, a preliminary plat for the Jones Creek Subdivision, an ambulance standby agreement for football games, and two special event…
Commission reviews FY 2027 budget and approves counseling and MDT contracts
The Cascade County Commission will review the Assistant Auditor's and Treasurer's reports. The agenda includes the approval of Contract 26-120 for JDC Counseling, Contract 26-118 for an SMA Agreement, and Contract 26-119 for an MDT Agreement. A public hearing on the FY 2027 budget is also scheduled.
Laurel City Council to adopt FY 2026-27 budget and tax levies
The Laurel City Council will consider a public hearing on FY 2025-2026 budget amendments and then vote on resolutions adopting the final FY 2026-2027 budget and levying taxes for general and specific purposes. The agenda also includes a proposed moratorium on annexation applications, several special district levies…
Laurel budget committee to review payroll, claims, financials
The Budget/Finance Committee is meeting to review and approve routine financial items, including purchase requisitions, council claims, the payroll register for the pay period ending August 16, 2026 (totaling $284,692.19), and the July 2026 monthly financial statement. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major…
Board votes on feral horse resolution and $164,000 MSU extension agreement
The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will vote on a consent agenda containing seven items, including agreements with Montana State University Extension and CABI International. The board will also take action on a resolution regarding feral and estray horses and appoint members to the Lolo Community Council. No…
City Council to vote on creating Billings Airport Authority and FY2027 budgets
The Billings City Council will hold a regular business meeting on August 24, 2026, to decide on multiple public hearings and votes. Key actions include creating the Billings Airport Authority, setting annual assessments for Road Maintenance District No. 6 and Park Maintenance District, and adopting a Fiscal Year 2026…
Council votes on $2M accounts payable and Wildflower Apartments tax exemption
The Missoula City Council will vote on a $2,033,232.97 accounts payable package and hold a public hearing on a property tax exemption request for Wildflower Apartments. The meeting also includes approval of a $120,304.00 contract for a restroom at the Park on North Scott Street and confirmation of a Tourism Business…
Commissioners to hold public hearings on refuse fee increases
The Sanders County Board of Commissioners will hold two public hearings on proposed refuse fee increases for the Dixon, Hot Springs, and Sanders County Refuse Districts. The board will also consider a resolution on a large taxpayer reserve fund, open propane bids, and review subdivision requests, including a variance…
Budget recommendation to Board on agenda
The Planning and Development Committee is meeting to discuss and recommend a budget item to the Board of Trustees. The agenda includes public comment periods for non-agenda items and agenda items, followed by the committee's budget recommendation and adjournment.
Budget Committee to discuss school district budget
The Billings School District No. 2 Budget Committee is meeting to discuss the budget. The agenda includes public comment on non-agenda items and a budget discussion, but no specific budget details are listed. The meeting is primarily procedural, with no specific items or dollar amounts provided.
URA to weigh $10.4M Central Garage, $2.5M Fairgrounds TIF requests
The Kalispell Urban Renewal Agency will review two requests for Tax Increment Financing (TIF) assistance: $10,440,400 for a new Central Garage and up to $2.5 million for Flathead County Fairgrounds improvements. The board will also discuss a draft survey on a potential Downtown TIF program for fire service lines. The…
Belgrade TIF committee to discuss URD/TIF and brownfields updates
The Belgrade Tax Increment Financing Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss updates on urban renewal district (URD), tax increment financing (TIF), and brownfields. The agenda includes approval of the July 23, 2026 meeting minutes and a public forum for comments on non-agenda items.
Library board to review FY2026-2027 budget and goals
The Butte-Silver Bow Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve the July 15, 2026 minutes, hear the Librarian's report with financials, and discuss the FY2026-2027 budget and 2026 goals. The agenda includes updates on facility/staffing, collections, and community outreach, plus an annual report to county…
Council to set FY2027 budget hearings, sewer rates, and tax-deed land sales
The Council of Commissioners will consider scheduling public hearings for the Fiscal Year 2027 Final Budget and user rates for storm water, solid waste, lighting, fire hydrant, and Metro Sewer. They will also take final action on a resolution authorizing the sale of tax-deeded properties, and review several consent…
Fire board reviews preliminary budget and unfinished grant projects
The Broadwater Rural Fire District board will review its preliminary budget and decide on several unfinished business items, including a VFC Grant and a mutual aid agreement with the City of Townsend. The meeting also covers station reports from Winston, Duck Creek, Townsend, Toston, Radersburg, and Park Trail. New…