Gianforte reminds Montanans to claim lower property tax rate by March 1

By: Daily Montanan Staff

Outlets: Daily Montanan

Published: February 12, 2026

Words: 476

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 6 days ago

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Gov. Greg Gianforte reminded Montana homeowners that they have until March 1 to apply for the 2026 “Homestead Reduced Rate” for property taxes on their primary home and long-term rentals.

“Recognizing the burden of rising property taxes, we worked with the Legislature to deliver permanent and meaningful property tax relief,” Gianforte said in a statement. “Thanks to our reforms, 80% of Montana homeowners saw lower property taxes last year.”

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