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Montana Homestead Exemption & Property Tax Relief
The main statewide homestead exemption or property tax relief program for Montana homeowners, summarized from the official state source with the date we last checked it.
Property Tax Assistance Program (PTAP)
Montana Department of Revenue
Income-based
What it does
Reduces property taxes on your primary residence if you have a fixed or limited income.
Who qualifies
Owners who live in the home at least seven months a year and meet the income limits.
How to apply
Apply with the Montana Department of Revenue by April 15.
Confirm the home is your primary residence and that you owned and lived in it by the qualifying date your county uses.
Find your local office. Apply with the Montana Department of Revenue by April 15.
Gather proof: usually a deed or closing statement, a driver's license or state ID at the property address, and (for senior, disability or veteran relief) proof of age, disability rating or income.
File by April 15 and keep a copy. Filing is free.
Check your next tax bill or assessment notice to confirm the exemption appears.