Applications for the 2026 homestead reduced rate are open

Applications for the 2026 homestead reduced rate are open

HELENA Montana homeowners can now apply for the 2026 homestead reduced rate.Last year, 80% of Montana homeowners saw a property tax cut.Largely a function of local jurisdictions, property taxes fund local government services, with approximately 80% of property tax revenue from residential homeowners going directly to local jurisdictions, and the remaining 20% going to the state of Montana, which returns the amount in full to help fund K-12 publi…

Gov. Gianforte: Application Portal Open For Homestead Reduced Rate

HELENA – Governor Greg Gianforte has announced that Montana homeowners can now apply for the 2026 Homestead Reduced Rate, delivering on his commitment to provide permanent and meaningful property tax relief for Montanans. “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 ref...