HELENA, MT – Governor Greg Gianforte on April 7th, reminded Montanans of the April 15 deadline to apply for two property tax relief programs.

“Property taxes are too high, and homeowners deserve relief,” Gov. Gianforte said. “As we continue to work with the legislature to secure meaningful, permanent property tax relief, I encourage eligible Montanans on fixed incomes to apply for these property tax assistance programs before the April 15 deadline.”

The deadline for the Property Tax Assistance Program (PTAP) and the Montana Disabled Veterans (MDV) Property Tax Assistance Program is April 15.

PTAP is open to individuals who meet certain criteria based on home ownership, occupancy requirements, and income qualifications. Gov. Gianforte worked with the legislature in 2023 to expand the program’s eligibility to more Montanans, increasing the eligibility for properties with a market value from $200,000 to $350,000.

And the MDV Property Tax Assistance Program reduces the property tax burden for Montana veterans who are 100% disabled or the surviving unmarried spouse of a deceased veteran who was 100% disabled.

Qualifying applicants for either program receive a reduced property tax rate reduction of 30, 50, or 80% on the first $350,000 of their home’s market value. Eligibility for reduced property taxes is based on home ownership, occupancy, military disability requirements, and income qualifications.

Addressing rising property taxes is one of Gov. Gianforte’s top priorities.

To reduce the burden of property taxes for Montanans, the governor in June 2023 delivered Montanans $120 million in permanent, long-term property tax relief through House Bill 587. Further, the governor secured up to $1,350 in property tax rebates for Montana homeowners for their primary residence over 2023 and 2024. Taken together, the measures provided the average Montana homeowner with relief that more than offsets his or her property tax increase.

In addition to providing short-term relief for increased property taxes, the governor also established the Property Tax Task Force to address rising rates and to restrain their future growth.

The top recommendation from the task force for the 2025 Legislative Session is the Homestead Rate Cut, which is projected to lower property taxes for Montana homeowners by 15% and small businesses by 18%. According to estimates, the Homestead Rate Cut will directly reduce property taxes for more than 215,000 primary residences, more than 32,000 small businesses, and provide indirect relief for over 130,000 renters.

To learn more about the Department of Revenue and its property tax relief programs, visit mtrevenue.gov/property.