Refund program sends $70k back to taxpayers BHC taxpayers

At a time of soaring property values, a key question facing Big Horn County residents and their elected leaders as 2024 begins is what, if anything, can be done to provide relief to those who struggle to meet their property tax payment obligation.
Property tax relief was a hot topic at last year’s legislative session, and then again last month when county officials, including Niki Vigil, the county treasurer, and Gina Anderson, the county assessor, met with state legislators.
Vigil said her office heard from many county residents who were frustrated over their rising property tax bills and spent considerable time directing them to the relief program administered by the state and helping them with their applications.