Welcome

The Big Sky Owners Association is Big Sky's largest and oldest homeowner's association. With over 2,300 properties encompassing over 8,000 acres the Association spans across both Gallatin and Madison Counties. The BSOA is governed by an elected board of nine volunteers and supported by staff. Annual membership assessments are used to provide public services and community support including winter road maintenance, street lights, speed control, road signs, weed and pest control, open space maintenance, architectural review and landscape design, and management of compliance issues within the BSOA jurisdiction as they pertain to the governing documents. 
​View the Member Welcome Packet.
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Big Sky Architectural Committee

​Next Scheduled BSAC Meeting: 

September 17, 2020 at 8:00 am
​BSOA Board of Directors
Next Scheduled Board Meeting: 

 September 18, 2020 at 9:00 am 
Board Agenda click here
​For members wishing to attend the virtual meeting, the call in information is as follows:  
Join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone:
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/189110957.

United States: +1 (872) 240-3412
Access Code: 189-110-957
or
One-touch audio: 
tel:+18722403412,189110957#​
View the 2020 regularly scheduled meetings for BSOA and BSAC.
Note all meetings are currently held remotely via GoToMeeting.

BSOA is Hiring!
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​Project and Compliance Manager
FT @ 35 hours per week, flexible schedule, excellent benefits, great perks, competitive pay.  Looking for experienced organizational manager with administrative skills.
 
Send resume & cover letter to suzan@bigskyoa.org.  Full job description click here.


!Vote Now!

Help us achieve quorum!
Ballot packets went out on August 20, 2020, so check your mail frequently. Ballot are due September 21, 2020 by 5 pm, 
You can mail your ballot to P.O Box 160057, Big Sky MT 59716 or scan and email your signed ballot to amy@bigskyoa.org.
Make sure to SIGN your ballot. If you have any questions, please email them to amy@bigskyoa.org.

Proposed Bylaw Amendments: 
Clean Copy click here
Marked Up Copy click here

Candidates:
BSOA Board Candidates click here
BSAC Candidates click here

COVID-19 Updates


​BSOA Office Closed

Due to the rapidly evolving circumstances of the Coronavirus and to minimize the virus’s spread, the BSOA office will be closed to the general public/membership until further notice. Business at the office will continue, however availability of Staff may be limited.
 
During this time, please feel free to contact Staff during regular business hours, via email or phone, regarding any issues or projects you would like addressed. Please do not drop by the office without a prior appointment.
 
We’ll continue to assess the situation and will keep the website home page as up to date as possible. According to the Montana Public Health Department, there are at least 1,371 reported cases of the virus in Montana. Please remember that social distancing and good hygiene can help minimize the spread of this disease. Stay healthy and safe. We appreciate you! 

To get daily updates on the virus, visit the Montana Public Health website.
To learn more about the virus, please read this fact-sheet from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. 
Office Telephone: (406) 995-4166
General Email: bsoa@bigskyoa.org 
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Additional Information and Resources ​​
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​Governor Bullock - May 19, 2020 - Montana to Enter Phase Two on June 1, 2020
Montana - Reopening the Big Sky - Phased Approach 
​Big Sky Resort - Phased Opening Beginning May 22, 2020 | Phase Two Reopening Details
​Big Sky Relief Fund - Community Services and Support
Big Sky Chamber of Commerce - COVID-19 Resources and Community Updates
​​Bozeman Health - ​March 25, 2020 COVID-19: Working With and For Our Community
​Montana Nonprofit Association - March 25, 2020 Highlights of the CARES Act
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Trash and Recycling Consortium

The BSOA is working with L&L Site services to offer you curbside trash and recycling services at a discounted rate. Both L&L and the BSOA are committed to making responsible recycling easily accessible in Big Sky and as affordable as possible, however the curbside recycling will only be offered if the BSOA maintains a minimum of 42 customers who are responsible recyclers (sort their recycling from their trash properly).

The garbage cans will continue to be animal-resistant and will be regularly maintained, which should help minimize bear-human conflicts.

This is an amazing opportunity to continue the BSOA’s trajectory towards a more sustainable Big Sky. The BSOA strives to be leaders of good stewardship in the community and wants to make participation in this effort as affordable and easy as possible for the BSOA membership.

Currently the BSOA has 30 customers signed up. Please help us reach 42!

​To sign up for this consortium or to find out more information, please email your property address, name, and phone number to amy@bigskyoa.org.

View the price break down 

OUTDOOR FIRE PITS

Fire season is in full swing and it serves as a reminder about using outdoor fire pits. The BSOA has various requirements and restrictions on outdoor fire pits so be sure to read the Design Regulations and applicable Covenants for your neighborhood as well as check with the Fire Department for any required permitting before you install or use an outdoor fire pit. Both the Design Regulations and the Covenants can be found under the Governance tab of this website. For specific questions, feel free to contact BSOA staff by email at bsoa@bigskyoa.org. 

Temporary Architectural Review Guidelines


Due to the precautions necessary to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the BSAC is implementing
​temporary process changes regarding project submittals.

View the Temporary Process Changes.

Skyline Bus Routes and Schedule 


​The bus runs seven days a week, except during the shoulder-season when it runs Monday - Friday,
Please refer to the timetables for exact hours of service for each route.

View the Summer Schedule,  June 15 – September 25.  

BSOA Promotes Emergency Preparedness 

Over the past two years, the BSOA has been communicating and collaborating with local officials and community organizations in an effort to implement an emergency egress for Big Sky, as well as an evacuation plan in case of an emergency. During this time some progress has been made, however, due to the importance of emergency preparedness for the Big Sky community, the Board has decided to elevate the issue to the Governor’s Office.  

​View the letter to the Governor.

Sweetgrass Hills Covenants Amendment


​The proposed Sweetgrass Hills Covenant Amendment has been approved by a simple majority according to voting requirements set forth in the Covenants. With the approval of the the Amendment, the Board approved Sweetgrass Hills Short-Term Rental Restriction Resolution is now in affect. This resolution states that any owners within Sweetgrass Hills who have previously used their property as a Short-Term rental may continue to do so with the following requirements:
  • The annual submission of a signed Short-Term Rental Registration form (includes name and contact information of owner and relevant property managers as well as a 24 hour contact and information.
  • The submission to the Association of an annual Short-Term rental fee of $100
  • Occupancy of rentals is limited to no more than two persons per bedroom plus two additional persons.
  • On street parking for Short-Term renters is not allowed.
 Any violations to the above requirements or Approved Covenants will be subject to fines, late penalties and interest. 

2019 Amendment to 2008 AR Sweetgrass Hills Covenants
​2019 Sweetgrass Hills Short-Term Rental Restriction Resolution
2019 SGH Covenant Amendment Vote Results
Attention Membership: Please be advised that the BSOA Board has revised and approved the Enforcement Resolution to increase the maximum amount of fines for ​non-compliant members to encourage greater compliance with Covenants and BSOA Governing Documents. 

​View the revised Resolution.