Montana Property Tax Relief Deadline March 1

Montana Governor Greg Gianforte is reminding Montana homeowners that they have until March 1, 2026, to apply for the 2026 Homestead Reduced Rate on their primary home and long-term rentals, according to a news release.

“Recognizing the burden of rising property taxes, we worked with the Legislature to deliver permanent and meaningful property tax relief,” Gov. Gianforte said. “Thanks to our reforms, 80% of Montana homeowners saw lower property taxes last year. While those who claimed a property tax rebate are already enrolled for the lower rate this year, homeowners can verify their status or claim the lower rate by visiting Homestead.MT.gov.”

What Happens If You Already Received the 2025 Rebate?

To qualify, applicants must attest that they will own and live in their Montana home as their principal residence for at least seven months during 2026. When applying, homeowners will need to provide the property’s physical address, geocode, and the names and Social Security numbers of the property owners.

Who Qualifies for the 2026 Homestead Reduced Rate?

If their property qualified for the 2025 property tax rebate, and they received the rebate, you will automatically qualify for the 2026 Homestead Reduced Rate. If ownership has not changed and the property continues to be used as the primary residence, homeowners will automatically qualify.

What Information You’ll Need to Apply

If you would like to verify your enrollment or enroll for the reduced tax rate, you can visit homestead.mt.gov. Make sure you do it before the March 1 deadline. The average savings for homeowners who saw a tax cut were more than $500, not including the up to $400 property tax rebate available to eligible homeowners.