Montana Property Tax Relief: Key Updates for Homeowners and Landlords
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If you own a home or a rental property in Montana, you’ve likely felt the sting of rising property valuations. But there is good news on the horizon. The state has overhauled its property tax structure to differentiate "Long-Term Rentals" and "Homesteads" from short-term rentals and vacation homes.
New tax classifications for the 2026 Tax Year offer significantly lower tax rates for eligible properties—but only if you are correctly classified.
Here is what you need to know to secure your tax relief, including a critical deadline that just opened this week.
1. The "Long-Term Rental" Tax Break
For landlords renting to Montana residents.
This is the biggest change for investors. Historically, rentals were often taxed similarly regardless of…
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