Montana Department of Revenue Tax Relief Programs Page: https://mtrevenue.gov/taxes/tax-relief-programs/

The Property Tax Assistance Program: This program provides a property tax reduction for property owners meeting certain household income guidelines. To find out more about this program, contact the Montana Department of Revenue at (406) 375-2700 or at 1707 N. 1st Street, Suite B, Hamilton. This program requires an annual application, with a deadline of March 15th. https://mtrevenue.gov/taxes/tax-relief-programs/property-tax-assistance-program/

The Disabled American Veterans Program: This provides an exemption or reduction in property taxes depending upon your adjusted gross income. To qualify you must be honorably discharged from active service in the armed forces and currently rated 100% disabled, or currently compensated at the 100% disabled rate, due to a service-connected disability; or you are the unmarried surviving spouse of a veteran killed while on active duty or who died as a result of a service-connected disability, or who was rated or compensated at the 100% disabled rate at the time of death This program is also administered through the Montana Department of Revenue. For information, call (406) 375-2700 or at 1707 N. 1st Street, Suite B, Hamilton. This program requires an annual application, with a deadline of April 15th. https://mtrevenue.gov/taxes/tax-relief-programs/montana-disabled-veteran-assistance-program/

Montana Elderly Homeowner/Renter Credit Program: This program is available to anyone over the age of 62, with a grouse household income of less than $45,000. This is a Montana Income Tax form that provides a tax credit (or a refund if an income tax filing obligation does not exist) based upon the amount of property taxes billed and/or rent paid each year. During tax season, free tax assistance is available from trained AARP volunteers at the Hamilton Senior Center, Monday, Wednesday or Friday. To make an appointment, call (406) 363-5181. https://mtrevenue.gov/taxes/tax-relief-programs/montana-elderly-homeowner-credit/

Land Value Property Tax Assistance Program: This program helps residential property owners if the value of their land is disproportionately higher than the value of their home or other buildings on their land and the land has been in their family for at least 30 years. For information, call (406) 375-2700 or at 1707 N. 1st Street, Suite B, Hamilton. https://mtrevenue.gov/taxes/tax-relief-programs/land-value-property-tax-assistance/

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