Taxes Are On The Rise In Great Falls

It's no secret that the cost of just about everything is going up, and the same can be said for the City Of Great Falls.

One of the most significant talking points concerning the budget has been funding public safety.

Safety In The Falls

In an effort to address the public safety budget shortfall, The City of Great Falls asked the voters to approve a mill levy on the last ballot.

The voting population in the Electric City opposed that mill levy.

But it's not just emergency services that have seen the increase in expenses.

Great Falls City Budget

Almost every service the city provides has experienced a substantial cost increase.

That cost increase instigated a conversation on June 18, 2024, about a potential tax increase for the city of Great Falls.

Great Falls City Commission Public Hearing

A public hearing must be held before the city of Great Falls can issue a tax increase.

That meeting was held on July 16th, 2024.

The city of Great Falls is required to hold public hearings for...

• The intent to increase taxes
• Proposed fiscal budget

During the meeting on July 16, Great Falls city commissioners decided to move forward with the tax increase.

I highly encourage you to go back and watch the budget meeting and public comment.

You can find that video by clicking HERE.

The proposed budget increase will generate just over $880,000 in revenue for the city of Great Falls.

Great Falls Tax Breakdown

• $9.01 annually for a $100,000 market-value home.
• $27.03 annually for a $300,000 market-value home.
• $54.06 annually for a $600,00 market-value home.

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