Property Tax relief for homeowners & landlords, enroll by March 1

Montana residential property owners, including landlords, may be eligible for significant property tax relief through the Reduced Property Tax Rate enacted by the legislature in 2025.

Homeowners who claimed a property tax rebate in 2025 are automatically enrolled to receive the homestead reduced tax rate for 2026. All other principal-residence property owners must enroll to qualify. 

Who Qualifies? 

• Homesteads (principal residences): You qualify if you live in the property for at least 7 months of the year and are current on the payment of property taxes. Eligible ownership includes properties owned by an individual, couple, or grantor revocable trust.
• Long-term Rentals: You qualify if:
  • The property is rented to a residential tenant for 28+ days at a time,
  • The property is rented for 7+ months of the year, and
  • You are current on the payment of property taxes. 

Eligible ownership includes properties owned by an LLC, corporation, irrevocable trust, individual, couple, or grantor revocable trust.

How to Enroll?

Property owners should visit Homestead.mt.gov to enroll online. This site provides more information on qualification criteria and includes answers to frequently asked questions.  Those who need additional assistance can call the support line at 406-444-6900.

Property owners who claimed a property tax rebate in 2025 are automatically enrolled and can verify their enrollment by visiting Homestead.mt.gov.