The Big Sky Resort Area District is a special purpose district existing as a local government in Big Sky, Montana.
The Impact of Resort Tax
As stewards of public funds, BSRAD is committed to allocating Resort Tax collections to key community priorities. In FY2024, these collective efforts have resulted in significant achievements.
Capital Improvement Plan
The Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for Big Sky is a strategic blueprint designed to guide the development, enhancement, and long-term sustainability of our community’s infrastructure and public amenities.
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Big Sky Community Backs Bill to Fix Outdated Service Boundaries
Big Sky, Montana – February 3, 2025 – The Big Sky Resort Area District (BSRAD) proudly supports a forthcoming Senate Bill 260, introduced by Senator Greg Hertz (R) in the 2025 Montana Legislative Session. The bill addresses geographic inaccessibility within service...
The Big Sky Way: From capital to capitol
Understanding Montana’s legislative session Published January 2, 2025 by Explore Big Sky By Daniel Bierschwale EBS COLUMNIST Over the past two years, we’ve talked a lot about Big Sky’s Capital Improvement Plan and the importance of investing in large-scale projects...
The Big Sky Way: Not all taxes are created equal
Funding public projects requires a variety of tools, and in Big Sky, property taxes and resort taxes are two of the most impactful. While both serve the common goal of supporting public needs, they differ significantly in function, particularly when it comes to bonding.
The Big Sky Way: To infinity and beyond
For over 30 years, this tax has shaped Big Sky, funding critical infrastructure, services, and community projects. To continue building a vibrant and resilient community, renewing and extending the resort tax is essential.