Goodrich & Reely

Big Sky Property Tax Consultants brings over two decades of experience helping Montana property owners achieve fair assessments and reduce their tax burden. Our team includes former county assessors who understand the system from the inside, giving us unique insights into what arguments succeed and which strategies work best. We've handled thousands of appeals across Montana, from modest residential properties to major commercial developments. Our approach emphasizes thorough preparation and professional presentation. We don't promise unrealistic results, but we do promise honest evaluation and aggressive advocacy for clients with legitimate cases.

Our core service is comprehensive property tax appeals covering residential, commercial, and agricultural properties throughout Montana. We conduct detailed property evaluations, market analyses, and valuation studies to support appeal cases. For residential clients, we handle single-family homes, condominiums, townhouses, and small rental properties. Commercial property tax consulting represents a significant portion of our practice. We work with retail centers, office buildings, industrial properties, hotels, and multi-family developments. Our team understands complex valuation methods including income capitalization, cost approaches, and market comparisons. We also provide assessment monitoring services, tracking your property's assessed value over time and identifying optimal appeal timing. Strategic tax planning services help clients understand how property improvements, acquisitions, and dispositions affect their long-term tax obligations.

Every engagement begins with a detailed consultation where we review your property's assessment history, current market conditions, and potential for successful appeal. We'll inspect your property if necessary and research comparable sales to determine if an appeal makes financial sense. Once retained, we handle all aspects of your appeal including evidence gathering, document preparation, and filing deadlines. We maintain regular communication throughout the process, keeping you informed of progress and any developments. Most appeals involve negotiation with county officials before formal hearings become necessary. When hearings are required, we provide experienced representation and present your case professionally. The typical timeline ranges from 2-5 months depending on case complexity and county procedures.

We serve property owners throughout Montana with particular strength in the Billings area and south-central counties. Our team regularly handles appeals in Yellowstone, Carbon, Stillwater, Sweet Grass, and Big Horn counties. We've also worked extensively in Gallatin, Park, and other counties across the state. Our statewide experience gives us insights into how different counties approach assessments and which arguments work best in different markets.