Yellowstone County, MT · Yellowstone County
Appeal to the County Appeal Tax Board
Property owners use this form to appeal a property tax classification or assessment made by the Montana Department of Revenue to the county Tax Appeal Board.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Yellowstone County · Yellowstone County, Yellowstone County, Montana
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- yellowstonecountymt.gov
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What this form is
This form lets a taxpayer appeal a property tax classification or assessment set by the Department of Revenue to the County Tax Appeal Board. The taxpayer provides contact details, property descriptions and values, and explains what was incorrect and what correction they seek. The appeal must be received by the County Clerk and Recorder within the applicable 30-day period, based on whether the taxpayer filed an AB-26.
Who needs it
A taxpayer seeking to challenge a Department of Revenue property tax classification or assessment for property in Yellowstone County needs this form.
How to submit it
Make two copies; send the original and one copy to the County Clerk and Recorder, and keep one copy. The form says the office must receive the appeal within 30 days of the applicable notice or AB-26 decision.
About notarization
This appeal is signed and dated without a notary; the form identifies no notarized attachment or sworn step.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Appeal Form
Download the County Appeal Tax Board form.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter taxpayer and property details, provide the requested values, and explain what was incorrect and how you want it corrected.
- 3
Make Two Copies
Make two copies of the completed document; keep one copy for your records.
- 4
Send the Appeal
Send the original and one copy to the County Clerk and Recorder within the applicable 30-day period.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the County Appeal Tax Board appeal?
- No. The appeal form is signed and dated without a notary, and it identifies no notarized attachment or sworn step.
- How do I submit the County Appeal Tax Board appeal?
- Make two copies, send the original and one copy to the County Clerk and Recorder, and keep one copy. The office must receive it within the applicable 30-day period.
- What information does the tax appeal form ask for?
- It asks for taxpayer contact information, property descriptions and values, whether an AB-26 was filed, and an explanation of the disputed assessment and requested correction.
- What happens after I submit the appeal?
- The County Tax Appeal Board will contact you to arrange a hearing with you and the Department of Revenue, then provide its decision by mail within three days after the hearing.