Montana Property Tax Relief Programs

See If You Qualify for Montana’s Property Tax Relief Programs

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Property Tax Assistance Program (PTAP)

To qualify in Tax Year 2026, you must:

  • Own or currently be under a contract to purchase a home, mobile home or manufactured home
  • Live in the home as your primary residence for at least seven months of the year
  • Have a 2024 Federal Adjusted Gross Income (FAGI), excluding capital and income losses, less than:
    • Single: $29,037
    • Married or Head of Household: $38,917
Apply for PTAP Program

Please use the “Contact Us” or “Questions?” button for help understanding your eligibility

*Additional terms may apply for eligibility. View all requirements here.

Montana Disabled Veterans Assistance Program (MDV)

To qualify for MDV in Tax Year 2025, you must:

  • Own or currently be under a contract to purchase a home
  • Live in the home as your primary residence for at least seven months of the year
  • Have a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) showing your current disability status is 100% for a service-connected disability
  • Have a 2023 Federal Adjusted Gross Income (FAGI), excluding capital and income losses, less than:
    • Single: $61,071
    • Married or Head of Household: $70,467
    • Unmarried Surviving Spouse: $53,242
Apply for MDV Program

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*Additional terms may apply for eligibility. View all requirements here.

Elderly Homeowner/Renter Credit (EHRC)

Elderly Montana homeowners or renters (age 62 or older) may qualify for this credit even if they do not have to file an income tax return.

You are eligible for this credit if, during the year for which you are claiming the credit, you:

  • Are 62 years of age or older as of December 31,
  • Lived in Montana for at least nine months,
  • Rented, owned, or leased a home in Montana for at least six months, and
  • Have a total household income less than $45,000
Apply for EHRC Credit

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*Additional terms may apply for eligibility. View all requirements here.

Land Value Property Tax Assistance Program (LVPTAP)

You are eligible for LVPTAP if you meet the following criteria*:

  • The value of your home is much lower than the value of the land on which it resides
  • You own and maintain your home as your primary residence for at least seven months of the year
  • The land on which your home resides has been owned by your family for a minimum of 30 years
  • Your home resides on five acres of land or less
Apply for LVPTAP Program

Please use the “Contact Us” or “Questions?” button for help understanding your eligibility

*Additional terms may apply for eligibility. View all requirements here.