Montana Property Tax Assistance Programs

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Detected March 17th, 2026

Summary

The Montana Department of Revenue has provided information on several property tax assistance programs available to eligible residents. These programs include the Property Tax Assistance Program (PTAP), Disabled First Responder (DFR) Property Tax Assistance Program, Montana Disabled Veterans (MDV) Property Tax Assistance Program, and the Montana Elderly Homeowner/Renter Income Tax Credit.

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The Montana Department of Revenue has published guidance detailing several property tax assistance programs designed to offer rate reductions and tax credits to eligible Montana property owners. These programs include the Property Tax Assistance Program (PTAP) for low-income residential homeowners, the Disabled First Responder (DFR) program for disabled first responders and their surviving spouses, the Montana Disabled Veterans (MDV) program for disabled veterans and their surviving spouses, and the Montana Elderly Homeowner/Renter Income Tax Credit for individuals aged 62 and older with limited income.

Property owners seeking these benefits must review the specific eligibility requirements for each program, which often include criteria related to home ownership, occupancy, income levels, marital status, disability status, or military service. The guidance provides links to detailed information for each program and a contact number for further inquiries. While no specific compliance deadline is mentioned, property owners should review their eligibility and apply for these programs to potentially reduce their property tax burden.

What to do next

Review eligibility criteria for PTAP, DFR, MDV, and Elderly Homeowner/Renter Income Tax Credit programs.
Contact the Montana Department of Revenue at (406) 444-6900 for program-specific details and application assistance.

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Property Tax Relief and Assistance Programs

Property tax assistance programs are available to eligible Montana property owners. Click on the links below for more information about each program’s eligibility requirements.

Property Tax Assistance Program (PTAP)

Residential homeowners on a fixed or limited income may qualify for this program.

Qualifying applicants receive a reduced property tax rate reduction of 30, 50, or 80% on the first $418,000 of their home’s market value.
Eligibility for this program is based on home ownership, occupancy requirements, income levels, and marital status.

Disabled First Responder (DFR) Property Tax Assistance Program

Montana first responders who were disabled in the line of duty or the unmarried surviving spouses of deceased first responders who died in the line of duty or as the result of an injury in the line of duty may qualify for this program.

Qualifying applicants receive a reduced property tax rate reduction of 50, 70, 80, or 100% on their home’s market value.
Eligibility for this program is based on home ownership, occupancy requirements, disability requirements, income levels, and marital status.

Montana Disabled Veterans (MDV) Property Tax Assistance Program

Montana veterans who are 100% disabled or the unmarried surviving spouses of deceased veterans who were 100% disabled may qualify for this program.

Qualifying applicants receive a reduced property tax rate reduction of 50, 70, 80, or 100% on their home’s market value.
Eligibility for this program is based on home ownership, occupancy requirements, military disability requirements, income levels, and marital status.

Montana Elderly Homeowner/Renter Income Tax Credit

Elderly Montana homeowners may qualify for a refundable tax credit up to $1,150 even if they do not have to file an income tax return.

The credit provides property tax relief to individuals 62 and older with a combined household income less than $45,000.

Land Value Property Tax Assistance for Residential Property

This program helps residential property owners if the value of their land is disproportionately higher than the value of their home or other buildings on their land and the land has been in their family for at least 30 years.

Have Questions?

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