Missoula: Overtaxed
Missoula: Overtaxed
Property taxes have long been a common discussion across Montana, but some residents may have a reason to feel that their property taxes are rising faster.
Analysis: Average-priced Missoula homes seeing massive property tax increases
Analysis: Average-priced Missoula homes seeing massive property tax increases
Missoula has been spending at rates dramatically in excess of population growth plus inflation – causing property taxes to spike.
New Policy Brief: The Real Missoula Budget
New Policy Brief: The Real Missoula Budget
It’s time for local governments to place firm limits on the growth of new spending, keeping budgets within the bounds of economic growth and what taxpayers can reasonably afford.
Address Affordability by Creating More Housing
Address Affordability by Creating More Housing
A new report provides an enlightening overview of the ways in which regulations are driving up the cost of housing in Bozeman.
Blame Regulations for the High Cost of Housing, Not People
Blame Regulations for the High Cost of Housing, Not People
One of the biggest factors constricting the supply of housing is zoning and building regulations imposed by local governments.
How Montana can start building more houses, in 24 hours or less
How Montana can start building more houses, in 24 hours or less
Imagine instead if a developer could walk into a city permit office with their plans, walk out with a permit and start construction that same day.
Free the ADUs
Free the ADUs
Some Montanans are turning to manufactured tiny homes as an affordable alternative to standard sized homes. But in many areas of our state, regulations stand in the way of tiny home development.
Missoula elected officials say high property taxes are just “what happens”
Missoula elected officials say high property taxes are just “what happens”
When our communities grow – expanding our tax base, bringing in new businesses and customers – it’s a blessing.
Opportunities for Greater Bipartisanship
Opportunities for Greater Bipartisanship
What big problems facing Montana could be solved if policymakers focused on their common ground?