Property Tax Help

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For more information about the programs listed below and other property tax exemptions, including eligibility requirements, please call our office at (406) 444-6900.

Property Tax Relief and Assistance Programs

Property tax assistance programs are available to eligible Montana property owners.

Property Tax Assistance Program (PTAP)

The Property Tax Assistance Program (PTAP) eases the burden of property taxes for limited- and fixed-income Montanans. In 2023, the Governor and Legislature expanded eligibility by:

Increasing the market value for eligible homes
Adjusting income limits to reflect the current housing market

Montana Disabled Veterans Assistance Program (MDV)

The MDVAP reduces property tax rates for disabled veterans (100% service-related disability) or their surviving spouse. In 2023, eligibility was expanded to include:

Higher market value limits for eligible homes
Better alignment with the current housing market

Elderly Homeowner/Renter Income Tax Credit

This program provides an income tax credit for eligible seniors who:

Are Montana residents
Have limited or fixed income
Owned, rented, or leased a residence in Montana

Land Value Property Tax Assistance

This program helps residential property owners if the value of their land is disproportionately higher than the value of their home or other buildings.