Montana Homeowners Urged to Claim Property Tax Relief

Governor Greg Gianforte is urging eligible homeowners in Montana to take action before the deadline to claim up to $675 in property tax relief, which is set for tomorrow, October 1.

“Recognizing the burden of rising property taxes, we worked with legislators to secure the largest property tax rebate in state history,” Gianforte said. “With only one more day to claim a property tax rebate, time is running out. I encourage all eligible Montana homeowners to visit getmyrebate.mt.gov now to secure their rebate.”

As of September 27, the Montana Department of Revenue reported receiving 220,182 claims for property tax rebates, reflecting a nearly 4 percent increase compared to the same date last year.

To qualify for the rebate, homeowners must meet several criteria: they must be Montana taxpayers who have been billed and paid property taxes on their primary residence for at least seven months in 2023. This includes payment of special assessments and other related fees.

Eligible homeowners can submit their rebate claims through the website getmyrebate.mt.gov or by paper form by 11:59 p.m. on October 1. Mail-in claims must be postmarked by the deadline.

The Department of Revenue has developed several tools to assist taxpayers with the application process, including a video tutorial on locating a property's geocode. For additional help, homeowners can contact the Department of Revenue at 406-444-6900, or visit local offices statewide.

In 2022, Governor Gianforte proposed a $2,000 property tax rebate for homeowners in his Budget for Montana Families. Continuing his commitment to address property tax concerns, he convened a bipartisan task force in January to explore solutions for reforming the property tax system. The task force presented 12 recommendations in August 2024, including a proposed homestead exemption aimed at reducing tax rates for primary residences.

This exemption is projected to benefit over 215,000 primary residences and more than 32,000 small commercial properties, potentially reducing taxes and rents for an additional 130,000 renters in the state.

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For more information on the property tax rebate or to check the status of rebates secured in 2023, visit getmyrebate.mt.gov.