Property Tax Relief Deadline Reminders for Homeowners

Land Value Property Tax Assistance Program

March 1, 2024

March 1 is the deadline for residential property owners to submit an application for the Land Value Property Tax Assistance Program. Homeowners may qualify for this tax assistance if the department’s appraised market value of their land is more than 150 percent of the department’s appraised market value of their home and other improvements on the land.

Property Tax Assistance Program

April 15, 2024

April 15 is the deadline for real property and mobile homeowners to apply for the Property Tax Assistance Program (PTAP). Eligibility for this program is based on home ownership, occupancy requirements, and income qualifications. Legislative changes to the program for Tax Year 2024 include higher qualifying income levels and an increase in the amount of property market value eligible for the tax assistance from $200,000 to $350,000.

Montana Disabled Veterans Property Tax Assistance Program

April 15, 2024

April 15 is the deadline for 100% disabled Montana veterans or their unmarried surviving spouse to apply for the Montana Disabled Veterans (MDV) Property Tax Assistance Program. Eligibility for reduced property taxes is based on home ownership, occupancy, military disability requirements, and income qualifications. Similar to PTAP for Tax Year 2024, the MDV program has higher qualifying income levels.