2025 Tax Information for Montana Property Owners

2025 Tax Information for Montana Property Owners

2025 Tax Information for Montana Property Owners In 2025, Montana is changing how it calculates property taxes for many types of property, including homes, farms, businesses, and forest land. These changes affect how much property owners will pay and how tax rates are applied based on a property's value and use. This page explains the new rates and who they apply to so you can understand what to expect and how your property is classified. New Tiered Tax Rates for 2025 Starting in 2025, Montana is implementing a graduated property tax system for residential, multifamily, commercial, and industrial property. You do not need to apply to qualify. How the new rates work for residential and multifamily properties: 0.76% on the first $400,000 of market value 1.10% on the portion between $400,000 and $1.5 million 2.20% on any portion over $1.5 million This tiered structure applies to: Single-family homes Townhomes and condominiums Manufactured and mobile homes (including up to 1 acre of land) Vacant and improved residential lots Multi-family residential property Multifamily commercial property includes all income-generating facilities that provide long-term housing, such as: Apartments Duplexes Senior living facilities Nursing homes For multifamily rental dwellings with a market value greater than $2 million, the maximum graduated tax rate is 1.89%. 2025 Property Tax Rebate for Homeowners Montana homeowners may qualify for a one-time rebate of up to $400 on property taxes paid in 2025. Eligibility: You must have owned and lived in your home for at least 7 months in 2024 The property must be your principal residence Homes held in LLCs, corporations, or irrevocable trusts are not eligible Eligible property types: Single-family residences Townhomes and condominiums Manufactured and mobile homes (including up to one acre of land) How to Apply: Apply online Or submit a paper application Application window: August 15 – October 1, 2025 In late June, the Department of Revenue mailed postcards about the rebate to eligible homeowners. Tax Rates for Non-Residential and Agricultural Properties Commercial and Industrial Property For tax year 2025, Class 4 commercial and industrial property (vacant and improved lots) will be taxed using a graduated rate structure: 1.40% on the first $400,000 of assessed value 1.89% on value above $400,000 Non-Qualified Agricultural Land Parcels Non-qualified agricultural property is land between 20 and 160 acres that has not been classified as ag land. Flat tax rate on land: 14.35% Improvements, including the 1-acre homesite, will be taxed using the 2025 residential tiered rate structure Qualified Agricultural Land Parcels Parcels of 160 acres or more are automatically classified as agricultural unless used for other purposes. Smaller parcels may qualify if they meet income requirements and are used for agricultural purposes. Tax rate for qualified agricultural land: 2.05% Improvements, including the 1-acre farm site, will be taxed using the 2025 residential tiered rate structure Forest Land Parcels Flat tax rate for forest land: 0.37% Improvements on forest land, including the 1-acre homesite, will be taxed using the 2025 residential tiered rate structure