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: 
January 21, 2021 9:00 AM
BSAC Agenda
​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/529751253

or Dial
United States: +1 (646) 749-3131
Access Code: 529-751-253

New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/529751253
BSOA Board of Directors
Next Scheduled Board Meeting: 

January 15, 2021  9:00 AM
 Board Agenda click here

​For members wishing to attend the
virtual Board meeting:  

Join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone:
​https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/795775893

For audio only, you may dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (646) 749-3122
Access Code: 795-775-893 
View the 2021 regularly scheduled meetings for BSOA and BSAC.
Note all meetings are currently held remotely via GoToMeeting.
BSOA is Hiring! 

Administrative, Communications and Events

The Big Sky Owners Association is looking for that exceptional person to join our truly incredible team. 
 
Send resume & cover letter to: suzan@bigskyoa.org.
Full job description, Click Here
 

LONE MOUNTAIN RANCH PASSES

Membership has its benefits!  The BSOA and Lone Mountain Ranch have been partners in bringing a comprehensive groomed Nordic trail system to owners and their guests for decades. As an owner in the BSOA, you can purchase discounted season passes for yourself and immediate family members including your children and their spouses. Commercial BSOA members can designate 4 passes per membership interest.  Special member pricing is $70 per pass (regularly $285). Seniors (over 70) ski free, as do Children (under 12) when accompanied by a paying adult. Everyone receiving a pass must fill out and sign a Waiver and Release form (pdf or digital).
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HOW CAN I GET MY PASS?
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​BSOA Office by appointment
In an effort to keep everyone safe during this pandemic, we are limiting office traffic and are asking that you make an appointment. Call our office at 406-995-4166 to schedule.

Everyone receiving a pass must have a signed Waiver and Release form (pdf or digital). You can fill them out prior to your appointment, or we'll have copies here for you to sign. Please plan to pay by check (made payable to BSOA) or cash. 
Mail
​You may order and receive your passes from the convenience of your mailbox. 
  1. Fill out the mail-in order form
  2. Complete  the Waiver and Release form for each person receiving a pass. Either print out the pdf and return with the order form, or sign digitally
  3. Include check or payment information
  4. Mail to: BSOA, PO Box 160057, Big Sky, MT  59716
Lone Mountain Ranch
Pick them up directly from LMR after December 4. 


2020 BSOA ANNUAL ELECTION  RESULTS

click here
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​Congratulations and welcome to John Stowe to the Board of Directors and
​incumbents Eric Ossorio and Maggie Good.

Congratulations and welcome Clay Lorinsky, John Seelye and Greg Clark to the BSAC.   


Approved Bylaw Amendments: click here

COVID-19 Updates


​BSOA Office Closed due to recent increase in COVID cases

However, our staff remains available by appointment to address

 your issues/projects

While in the Office: One member/person in the office at one

​time please; Masks are mandatory.

  Help us keep our Staff healthy and safe!  

Due to the rapidly evolving circumstances of the Coronavirus and to minimize the virus’s spread, 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.
NOTE:  Due to the Governor's Directive to the COVID-19 Pandemic, Skyline has modified its late night service.
Please refer to the timetables for exact hours of service for each route.

View the Winter Schedule,  November 23 – April 18.  

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.