Property taxes have risen substantially in recent years, posing a serious challenge for homeowners across the state. If you're finding it difficult to cover your entire property tax bill, don't lose hope. There are (4) Property Tax Relief Programs designed to ease the financial strain for low- and fixed-income individuals, disabled veterans, and seniors.
For assistance in applying, please click here to contact a local DOR field office.
Property Tax Assistance Program (PTAP)
The application deadline is April 15th, 2025.
You are eligible for PTAP if you meet the following criteria*:
- Own or currently be under a contract to purchase a home or mobile/manufactured home
- Live in the home as your primary residence for at least seven months of the year
- Have a 2022 Federal Adjusted Gross Income (FAGI), excluding capital and income losses, less than:Single: $27,621
Married or Head of Household: $37,019
*Additional terms may apply for eligibility. View all requirements here.
Land Value Property Tax Assistance Program
The application deadline is March 1st, 2025.
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
- 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
*Additional terms may apply for eligibility. View all requirements here.
Montana Disabled Veterans Assistance Program
The application deadline is April 15th, 2025.
You are eligible for MDV if you meet the following criteria*:
- You are a current Montana homeowner, or are under contract to purchase a home in Montana
- You have lived in your home for a minimum of seven months
- You can provide a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs as proof of a 100% service-related disability
*Additional terms may apply for eligibility. View all requirements here.
Elderly Homeowner/Renter Credit Program
The application deadline is April 15th, 2025.
You are eligible for EHRC if you meet the following criteria*:
- You are at least 62 years of age
- You have lived in the state of Montana for at least nine months
- You have rented or owned a Montana residence for at least six months
*Additional terms may apply for eligibility. View all requirements here.