Frequently Asked Questions

General

1. What happens during the budget process?

Flathead County's budget process starts in January with the review and updating the capital improvement plan. February departments start on operational budgets and salary budgets. April departments review budgets with finanace and the County Adminstration. May departments review budgets with Commissioners. June we adopt the Capital Improvement Plan and preliminary budget. August taxable values are recieved. Final budget is reviewed and adopted by Commissioners.

2. What is appropriate cash balance?

Montanta State Law allows for tax levied funds to have a max of 33% cash reserve.

3. Who sets taxable value?

Home Taxable Value is determined by the Montana Department of Revenue.

3. How are the tax levies calculated?

Montana State law 15-10-420 determines that tax levies