Martin Kidston

(Missoula Current) The assessed value of new properties in Missoula came in below what city officials had anticipated this week, though they're not expected to have a significant impact on the proposed FY26 budget.

The Montana Department of Revenue releases the value of newly taxable properties each year in August, and cities and counties closely watch the figures. The city on Monday night said it was still pouring through the state's figures.

“We haven't had a chance to fully crunch the numbers,” said city CAO Dale Bickell. “It's not as strong as we had hoped, but I think we have a path to balance the budget and still work on getting these financial parameters set up.”

Bickell said the city will present the assessed values and their meaning next week.

“There are people

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