How To Be a good neighbor

Montana is an incredible place to live, work, and raise a family. If you're thinking about moving here or have recently arrived, this living resource will help you understand how things really work in Big Sky Country.

Protect Your Property Engage With Your Community

Montana communities thrive because of good neighbors.
Take responsibility for your property. Your choices affect others. Respect the land and wildlife.

Here’s some practical advice about preparing for your first Montana winter, tips on enjoying our incredible outdoors
responsibly, and an introduction to how Montana communities thrive.

Your Property

  • Fire Safety
  • Managing Noxious Weeds
  • Essential Montana Home Maintenance
  • Seasonal Preparation Guide
  • Understanding Rural Infrastructures
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Local Community

  • Fire Safety
  • Managing Noxious Weeds
  • Essential Montana Home Maintenance
  • Seasonal Preparation Guide
  • Understanding Rural Infrastructures
Learn More

Be Responsible

  • Fire Safety
  • Managing Noxious Weeds
  • Essential Montana Home Maintenance
  • Seasonal Preparation Guide
  • Understanding Rural Infrastructures
Learn More

5 Practical Skills to Develop

Best Practices for Montana

New to Western Montana

Our Newcomer Checklist highlights the most important things to know as you settle into life in your new community.

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The Real Montana

There are many reasons people decide to make Montana their home—career opportunities, family connections, outdoor lifestyle, or simply the appeal of small-town life in a beautiful place. Whatever brings you here, it's helpful to understand that Montana is made up of real communities with real people, laws, traditions, and ways of life that have deep roots worth protecting. 

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